Quote:
Originally Posted by MyDads38
My first experience with 40 S&W was Feb. 15, 2015, bought my first ever 40 cal handgun-a S&W SD40VE. I have since added 5 more. I don't find it unpleasant to shoot, though it does have slightly more recoil than a similar size 9mm. I normally shoot 165 gr. ammo, but also shoot the 180 gr with no issues-factory and reloads (mine). Too bad S&W doesn't offer the 40 in a 45 size frame.
|
The 40 S&W was intentionally designed to run in 9mm-sized pistols. Not only was the 10mm cartridge too hot to handle for some FBI agents, the gun was also heavy and bulky. FBI was trying hard to add female agents.