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Old 05-19-2009, 01:55 PM
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The biggest advantage to the .40 S&W is the ability to carry a reasonable number of larger caliber rounds in a medium frame semi-auto. A double stack .45 ACP magazine is generally too large for most people, i.e., Glock 21, however, a Glock 22 is exactly the same frame as the Glock 17, and many feel the Glock is very controllable. Whether or not the .40 S&W (higher pressure) generates more recoil the the .45 ACP is highly subjective; once you start shooting .45 ACP+P, the ability to perceive differences in recoil gets very clouded.
I've used the .40 S&W as a duty round in S&W and Sig-Sauers, and would feel comfortable carrying it again.
Today, I prefer the 9mm because it is not so damaging to my arthritic hands and wrists.
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