Thread: Is this sound rational behind going with the Shield .40?
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Old 05-20-2012, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Storm40 View Post
I have been shooting a Ruger SP101 .357 for over 20 years. It is a two finger gun. I have a Taurus 740 slim and for all practical purposes it is the same dimensions as the Shield. I got my Shield in 9mm because I already had something that size in .40 S&W. It is quite manageable to shoot. It is humorous that those who put down the .40 also recommend +P or +P+ in 9mm. If I wanted my 9mm to behave like a .40 then I would get a .40. The only negative for the .40 is the cost of ammo but I spend only $4 more per box than 9mm. My lgs has 9mm for $10.99 and .40 for $14.99.
You got a lgs with great ammo pricing. Locally 9mm is $12.99 and .40/.45 over $20 for a box. Wallmart has ammo cheaper, when it's in stock, $10.99/box, or the 250box for $60. I have not looked at the .40/.45 pricing at wallmart but everything not 9mm seemed at or over $20.
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