Recent content by Afterburner

My team had the range today and just for the hell of it we shot some old body armor. MUCH to my surprise, the 9 expanded to the same diameter as the .40 Here's what we shot: 9mm 124gr .40 165gr .45 230gr All were factory hollowpoints w/ standard load. I'm not listing manafacturers in case...

Is anyone else having problems finding ammo (.40 & .45). I'm cheap and usually buy my target ammo at Walmart. The shelves have been empty for the last 2 months. The guy at the counter said they sell out as fast as they get it. Anybody have a hookup for inexpensive factory ammo?

I agree with Howard B. Stick it up their nose and pull the trigger. 9,40, 45 = End of story. I am not a scientist and have never shot ballistic jello on the street, but I do know a 230gr bullet will sting a little and for sure leave a mark. I still love my .40 though.

Go shoot some heavy steel targets (hinged). Make your own comparison between the .45 230gr and the .40 165gr. I carry and like them both but for different reasons. If you want to knock a bad guy down for the count its the .45

I just purchased the MP40c. I really like this gun. It's the first Smith semi-auto handgun I've owned. It came dialed in perfect and never missed a step after 100 rds. I have Sigs and Glocks and I must say I like anything that will go "bang" when you pull the trigger. As far as felt recoil, you...