s&w mp 40 or s&w mp 9mm

[ihuntbear]

if you had a choice between these two guns which one would you pick???hitting power,distance,price of ammo,reloading ammo etc:...I like both but can't make up my mind..They say its cheaper to shoot a 9mm but distance and hitting power of the 40...just dont know

 

[Ganderite]

I have quite a few of both. Both will make the IDPA Power Factor requirement, so power is not an issue.

I find both to be about the same accuracy level in similar guns.

The 9mm is a bit heavier in 1911 form, so it has the least recoil for me. Buy both and make your own comparisons.

 

[jackrabbit000]

M&P9...cheaper to shoot and most of the time you're only shooting at paper.

 

[graydog]

Buy the 9mm it is much cheaper to shoot.

Graydog

 

[bollox]

Another vote for 9mm. Cheaper to shoot and, if you choose to down the line, easier to re-sell.

 

[dallasm]

I have both 9mm and 40S&W guns. While a tough call - I say I pick up the 40's more - very slight cost difference (I reload) but a slightly bigger hole downrange. Not that it matters...

As stated above, resale on 9mm is better as it is a much bigger market.

 

[emb10]

I have a 9. Great gun but i like the CZ shadow better.

 

[enefgee]

M&P 9 - there's no point in 40 if you're punching paper (or anything else for that matter) you'll develope your skills quicker with a 9 than you will with a 40, both because ammo is cheaper and the calibre is easier on the shooter (you'll fatigue less during practice).

 

[kelmar87]

Correct me if im wrong but isnt 9mm like only a dollar cheaper a box? I went with 40 love and wouldnt buy anything smaller.

 

[Armored Metal]

9mm for cheaper practice sessions. If you truly want hitting power, I would suggest a rifle or a shotgun. Keep the pistol for it's intended role....as a back-up.

 

[Anth_g]

9mm is cheaper...but I bought both

 

[trebor2880]

9mm is cheaper...but I bought both

Good plan, cause the 9mm gets boring...fast!

 

[swbw2000]

Keep in mind you can always put a 9mm barrel in a 40. You can't do the opposite.

 

[a1dookie]

I shot both of those guns an i think the 40 is wayyyyyy better, just my opinion, and around durham 40 S&W ammo. are about the same price as 9mm. probably $1.00 more. There's always wolf ammo too.

 

[john simmons]

Same gun, 9mm is usually cheaper ammo. Hitting power who cares. Distance? Both calibers can hit things further than most can shoot.

 

[hatman1793]

Nine.

Simply put, the 40S&W cartridge has about the same recoil impulse as the 45acp cartridge, so why shoot 40 when 45 is much more accurate?
With a bigger recoil window in the same frame as the 9mm M&P, the 40 version will have more recoil than the very nice 9mm. So my vote is for the 9mm version.

 

[courtsm3]

9mm. cheaper and your restricted to only shooting paper anyways.

just bought my m&p 9mm today! range and carry kit is a wicked deal.

chilliwack dart and tackle for 669.99 ( range kit )

 

[djmay71]

1- Go big or go home.
2-If you are relatively new to handguns/firearms, go with the M&P9, and trade up to a 40 when the time comes.

 

[nevanevan]

I own sig in 40 and shot a range buddies 9mm for the first time the other day, boring! The 40 or the 45 make you feel like your holding a gun. The 9mm is like a glorified 22

 

[TheJuggernaut]

Another vote for 40 +9mm barrel if you really want 9 too.