MrApathy
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9mm is nicer in compact pistols if I had a choice I would go with 40sw when available
40sw can send 180gr slugs 1150fps though its quite deafening most 180gr loads are 950fps
ultimately go with what you can shoot well in pistol size of choice.
I have seen 45acp fail where 40sw and even 9mm excelled.
real good launching platform for 40sw is Steyr M40A1 built for 40sw, has 1911 like trigger and low bore axis and fits into most hands well minimizing recoil. M&P is another good platform for 40sw both have similar makeup.
dont listen to those trying to tell ya 40sw is a compromise round
40sw can launch 180gr slugs 1150fps out of 4" barrel though its quite deafening
smaller bullets even faster it wont match 10mm then again you dont get the overkill 10mm can be
40sw can send 180gr slugs 1150fps though its quite deafening most 180gr loads are 950fps
ultimately go with what you can shoot well in pistol size of choice.
I have seen 45acp fail where 40sw and even 9mm excelled.
real good launching platform for 40sw is Steyr M40A1 built for 40sw, has 1911 like trigger and low bore axis and fits into most hands well minimizing recoil. M&P is another good platform for 40sw both have similar makeup.
dont listen to those trying to tell ya 40sw is a compromise round
40sw can launch 180gr slugs 1150fps out of 4" barrel though its quite deafening
smaller bullets even faster it wont match 10mm then again you dont get the overkill 10mm can be
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