gunny4053
US Veteran
I fondled a M&P 40C this evening. What can you tell me about them. I must say, it felt good in the hand, almost like a Shield on steroids. Would $359 for the gun, 2 mags, and the box be a decent deal?
A bit more stopping power with not a lot of additional recoil. Yes, it's all about shot placement, but for those moments when shot placement is less than optimal, a .40 will hit harder than a 9 with better penetration of the target.
Why do you want a .40 instead of a 9?
AND, it can easily be changed to a 9mm if you want. Assuming you can find one, a factory 9mm barrel will drop right in. Just get some 9mm mags, a 9mm barrel and voila! You have to calibers in one gun.It's not a question of "do I want" a .40, as much as it is a case of they have a .40 setting there for a good price.
I used to believe this too. I have opted for more rounds, less recoil, lower ammo costs and even greater availability of 9MM. Performance differences between handgun calibers with modern defensive ammo loaded to FBI performance standards is negligible.
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AND, it can easily be changed to a 9mm if you want. Assuming you can find one, a factory 9mm barrel will drop right in. Just get some 9mm mags, a 9mm barrel and voila! You have two calibers in one gun.
If you look at the mags for the .40c you'll see this:Now if I could shoot .357Sig as well, this would be the trifecta of cool.
It's not a question of "do I want" a .40, as much as it is a case of they have a .40 setting there for a good price. I shoot either caliber equally well, and since I reload for both, it isn't an issue either way. In all honesty, I'm considering getting rid of my Glock 30 because my back has gotten worse over time and at the end of the day I notice it more and more. The M&P would provide a lighter carry with plenty of punch. I realize there are many lighter guns on the market, but this one seems to fit me well.