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CATI1835
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I began shedding firearms that were a single example of a given caliber a few years ago. If I had one gun in .45ACP for example, and had no plans to acquire others, I sold it. It made perfect economic sense to me. I rarely fired the "off calibers" anyway, so why buy and store ammo? I am down to 3 handgun calibers, 9MM, .22LR and a variety of .32 calibers which are interchangeable in my revolvers (.327 Federal, .32H&R mag, .32 S&W Long, etc.). I don't regret what I did for one second.
I acquired a 9mm slide and barrel for my 40 so I'm flexible in case of another ammo shortage. So now I can practice with 9mm but carry it as a 40.
Sounds like your Shield is your only 40? In that case the correct solution is to buy another 40.
Sounds like your Shield is your only 40? In that case the correct solution is to buy another 40.
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The 40S&W ammo tends to be slightly more available during hard times. Might be wise to have a variety of calibers just in case. I only have one 9mm which is the Shield. The compact and full size are 40 and I also have a 357 Sig barrel for the full size. I keep a ton of factory ammo for both the 9 and 40 and have enough components to reload a ton more. At current rate of use I've easily got close to a 10 year supply.
Bonephish
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I collect, so my ammo supply currently is 9 different calibers and some in both FMJ and JHP. I carry mostly .38, 9mm or 45 and BUG's in .22 WMR, .32 or .380. Variety is the spice.
Targets Guy
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Keep the 40 and buy a 9. Easy Peasy.
rappa29
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Which caliber do you shoot better? I gave up on .40 a while back 'cos I couldn't shoot it well. In handgun calibers I'm 95% 9mm and 5% other (.45ACP, .22lr, .38spcl, .357MAG).
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Miles2014,
My perspective is this---most people will say that the 9MM is more shootable in terms of recoil control. Over the years I have owned both large and small pistols in both 9 and fourty.. I think for most shooters 9 is easier to shoot than 40--altho some 9 +p loads are more snappy in small pistols. I recently moved from a glock 27 (40) to a Shield 9. I
love the Shield. I use non +p carry loads and I feel no recoil discomfort. I am 80 years old and I guess that I am finally becoming recoil sensitive(didn't use to be). My advise is this---IF you can afford to do this Keep the 40 Shield and buy another in 9MM. Maybe some day you might sell the 40. You will probably not come out well in trading. Any way good luck in your situation, and you will not be undergunned with the 9MM. I am certainly glad that I chose 9 instead of 40 when I bought mine--I looked at a 40 but decided against it.
I shoot my 9 Shield better than my 442 Airweight.
My perspective is this---most people will say that the 9MM is more shootable in terms of recoil control. Over the years I have owned both large and small pistols in both 9 and fourty.. I think for most shooters 9 is easier to shoot than 40--altho some 9 +p loads are more snappy in small pistols. I recently moved from a glock 27 (40) to a Shield 9. I
love the Shield. I use non +p carry loads and I feel no recoil discomfort. I am 80 years old and I guess that I am finally becoming recoil sensitive(didn't use to be). My advise is this---IF you can afford to do this Keep the 40 Shield and buy another in 9MM. Maybe some day you might sell the 40. You will probably not come out well in trading. Any way good luck in your situation, and you will not be undergunned with the 9MM. I am certainly glad that I chose 9 instead of 40 when I bought mine--I looked at a 40 but decided against it.
I shoot my 9 Shield better than my 442 Airweight.
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Marshal Tom
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I have never been a fan of the 40. I purchased a 9mm early on thinking that it would be more controllable in that size pistol than the 40 and hold more rounds as well. I am glad that I purchased the .9mm instead of the 40.
Ranger17
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I only own 9's and .22's, like owning just the couple calibers for any ammo stock (I dont own rifles/shotguns so my collection is simple lol). Recently grabbed a Shield PC and kept it as a 9 instead of trying the 40, figured i'm comfortable with 9mm for range and practice (for carry & defense) and i can use the same ammo across the board. Now if i wanted to change up calibers for whatever reason i'd probably make the jump to 45 but at this stage i keep it simple.
Horn
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Same Caliber-Same Manual of Arms
A decision is always a personal one. Me? I have five pistols and all are the same caliber ( 9mm ) and all have the same manual of arms (DAO) but not all the same brand. Regardless, when picking up either of these the manual of arms is the same.
That has been my personal decision.
Poli Viejo
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A decision is always a personal one. Me? I have five pistols and all are the same caliber ( 9mm ) and all have the same manual of arms (DAO) but not all the same brand. Regardless, when picking up either of these the manual of arms is the same.
That has been my personal decision.
Poli Viejo
Do not send me to a heaven where there are no dogs.
gwpercle
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I never sell a gun I like, even just a little ....and have never regretted it !
Variety is the spice of life .
Gary
Variety is the spice of life .
Gary
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I went through this about 2 years ago and for the most part it's been a good thing. I sold off all my oddball calibers and ended up with an M&P9 and a M&P9C.
I kept my 4006 in case of another ammo panic and I'm really considering an M&P40 because I really like the one I carry at work but 2 calibers is manageable.
I kept my 4006 in case of another ammo panic and I'm really considering an M&P40 because I really like the one I carry at work but 2 calibers is manageable.
I agree completely. I don't understand the mindset of not wanting "too many guns in too many calibers". A big part of the joy of gun ownership, for me anyway, is handloading and shooting a wide variety of handguns, rifles and shotguns. I currently load for 28 cartridges/chamberings, have more than one chambered in each (multiples for the one's I REALLY like) and enjoy shooting each one.
Variety truly is the spice of life.
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Miles2014,
Definately personal preference, I shoot the 40 better & my wife the 9. I don't care for the 'snap' of the 9, she dislikes what she calls the 'heavy push' of the 40. Are you comfortable with the pistol, handling, shooting, cleaning etc. One extra caliber doesn't sound like a lot but it can take up space. I have multiple calibers & do not have any issues with that situation, but, to each there own. Good luck whatever your choice.
Definately personal preference, I shoot the 40 better & my wife the 9. I don't care for the 'snap' of the 9, she dislikes what she calls the 'heavy push' of the 40. Are you comfortable with the pistol, handling, shooting, cleaning etc. One extra caliber doesn't sound like a lot but it can take up space. I have multiple calibers & do not have any issues with that situation, but, to each there own. Good luck whatever your choice.
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Advice is free, so here's mine.
Sell the .40 and use the proceeds to buy the 9mm. The .40 is another of those in-between calibers, just like the 10mm. Once you ditch the .40, you'll wonder why you ever bought it in the first place.
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Arik
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There's nothing wrong with selling something to buy something else. Guns are no different. They,are just tools, things.
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