Get rid of .40 to get 9 and .45?

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Hey, CGNers,

Just wanted to hear your thoughts on this. Basically, my first handgun I purchased was a .40. I did this because I figured .40 was the middle ground between 9 and .45 in terms of cost and power. I have since purchased a 9mm. OK, well, 2 9mms :D. I am also now strongly considering purchasing a .45 pistol and it's probably going to happen in the next month or two. Now without starting a debate on the best calibre, just wondering your thoughts on getting rid of the .40 to help fund a .45.

Although I would like to have a variety (something in 9, .40, and .45), my logic is basically this.... I didn't shoot the .40 very much because it was getting a bit expensive. I now have a couple of 9s which are cheaper to shoot so I can use those as practice/fun. Not that we are allowed to defend our lives in Canada, but IF something bad was to happen (hurricane Katrina style, zombies, whatever) and I needed to defend myself, I could use a .45. I feel like this makes a .40 no longer required. With the 9s, I would use those to practice since I'm not a millionaire. And the .45 is for taking care of business... so the .40 would just get neglected.

I kinda rambled but I think you guys get it... let me know what you think please! I value your constructive input.

Thanks,
Sam
 
According to SFRC Wolf ammunition price there is like 20$ difference between a case of 1000 9mm vs .40sw. I know it's not the case for factory ammunition, but Wolf are plenty good for punching paper.

All i have to say it:

If you like the .40sw, don't sell it because you'll regret it.

If ,40sw got you broke, wait until you start shooting .45 :D

Good luck with your decision!
 
+1 to above. with reloaded ammo, the cost difference is small, and 9mm has been around for a long time and is widely used which helps bring the price down. 40 seems to be going in the same direction, so i'd expect its price to be close to 9mm for a while, and maybe even match it.

if you're shooting in competitions, sometimes 40 is better cuz you get scored differently and can get better points i think. but on the other hand, some ranges (like mine) don't allow 40 due to some silly cop situations.

what about a 9mm conversion for your 40 gun? well, i guess too late for that since you already bought TWO other 9s. if i had a 40 (which i do) and i wanted or needed to shoot 9 (which i currently don't), i'd look at just getting a 9mm conversion for it.

problem solved.
 
Between you and me, there will never be zombies (that we'd be allowed to shoot) and, even if there were, a handgun would probably not be the tool for the task. (A shotgun might be.)

Having said that, the most appropriate chambering for self-defense will be dependent upon the particular person's ability to manage recoil and to make multiple aimed shots in a timely fashion. So, while the best chambering for Jake might be a .45 ACP, the best chambering for Wendell might be the 9x19mm. You won't know what's best for you until you've tried it.

If affordable plinking is the purpose, .22LR cannot be beaten.

If competition is the purpose, the rules of the particular sport will make the most appropriate (meaning most competitive) chambering clear to you.
 
I don't get what makes some ppl think that a 9mm is not sufficient enough as a defence round. Get the .45 cause you enjoy shooting it and not cause you think that it'll be needed for zombies. Lol.
 
All great input, thanks to everyone!

I'm gonna give it some more thought... but I'll keep reading your posts if you keep 'em coming!
 
I have a 22 S&W pistol and a 9mm (NP20) Norinco ! I pay $22 for 500 rounds of 22lr and $12 for 50 rounds of 9mm !Yes these are RELOADS, but $12 for 50 rounds !! Now for a 40cal ,I can get 50 rounds for $15 or even $12 for 50 rounds ! BUT for a 45 cal , it's something like $ 22+ for 50 rounds .YES these are all RELOADS but they all shoot fine ! I have about 500 rounds of 9mm and shot about 300 rounds of reloads ,and I always get them from the same place and NOT once did I have a misfire ! I would keep the 9mm and find a way to buy your 45cal. That's my 2cents worth !
 
I have tried most Modern handgun calibers. The one I would never buy is a 40s&w
I never like or enjoy shooting it.
I also have a 9mm and .45 and others

Sale the .40 and Get a revolver 357 or 44 mag, if you already have one. I would consider a 1873 replica ... a real blast to shoot

Keep on Shooting
 
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9's are your range shooters, so keep those.
OP's rationale for the .40 / .45 is defensive in nature meaning one may have to carry it day-to-day. If that were the case, personally, I'd be carrying a .40 (a Sig 2022). Its got the punch, magazine capacity, accurate and light in weight. Don't get me wrong, .45's are my favorite to shoot but for practicality sake with the supporting firepower - gotta be a (non-1911) polymer type .40 S&W.
From your post though, looks like you may be heading down the path most of us are currently in - one caliber will never be enough, let alone pistol, rifle, revolver and shotgun. Good luck fighting the eventual shopping temptations. Do post your final decision and in the meantime - Happy shooting!!!!:canadaFlag::ar15:
 
I have to go with the .40... I have a Sig P226 and a Smith & Wesson M&P both which are in .40. I choose this caliber because I found it more fun to shoot than a 9mm and not as expensive to shoot as the .45. Plus keeping them in the same caliber made sense to me because eventually I'd like to start reloading. Having to reload two different handgun rounds would be stupid. :p

It also depends on the type of gun you're getting...For example, I've fired a glock in .40 and in 9mm. I really didn't like the way the gun recoiled with .40. It seemed too harsh and uncomfortable, but in the 9mm it was perfect. I've done the same with the Sig P226 and personally I think the .40 is a better BANG for buck. :p

The 9mm is also better for home defence (if home defence existed in Canada) because when under stress you'll have an easier time returning the gun back to the target after discharging (due to lower recoil then say a .45).
Just my 2 cents....
 
Get rid of one of the nines, get rid of the 40, don't get a 45 - get yourself a big *ssed Dillon full progressive press, and as much in the way of components as you can (and keep buying them). Shoot your remaining nine until it's a smooth bore, then buy a barrel and do it again. Just a thought.
 
Greenhorse six said:
So what kind of .40 do you have and what kind of .45 were you thinking about?
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Currently have Walther P99 and would like an HK45.. which isn't exactly cheap which is the only reason I considered selling my infrequently used P99 .40 to fund it.

FYI 9mm are HK P30L and M&P.

Dad has a sweet-ass Colt 1911 I hope to inherit sometime soon.
 
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