Why the .40 S&W is still Kicking

[Annihilator]

Good story on the still kicking .40S&W......this is one of my favorite rounds

Why the .40 S&W Cartridge Is Still Kicking - The Shooter's Log

The .40 S&W cartridge is incredibly popular amongst law enforcement, but not so much with concealed carry. Let's examine this round a little further.

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[Mountain Man]

.40 is a well rounded bullet. It's accurate, hard hitting, and fun to shoot. Though it is hard on smaller and/or composite frames.

Look at that beast. It's hot!

 

[Annihilator]

Nice pistol Mountain Man....very nice.

 

[krunchnik]

Nice XD-I also like .40 enough to carry it every day in a Springer EMP3

 

[HansGruber]

I’ve found that it depends entirely on the platform...a USP40 is incredibly easy to control, as is a .40 1911—a doublestack, like a Para P16.40 is incredible...as is a a Glock 22 (or 35) or Sig P229.

But in smaller pistols? .45, I’ve found, is easier to control, and usually only gives up a round or two in a similar platform as .40...the recoil characteristics are completely different, with a .45 giving a slow, firm push, while .40 has a faster, sharper impulse.

That being said...I like a USP40 Compact for carry. Light recoil, good capacity (12) and easily concealed.

 

[Annihilator]

That S&W SD40 VE my brother gave me shoots real nice, about the same as the old G23 I used to own, recoil is a little sharp, but manageable

 

[adam sr]

I love the 40. I have carried it for almost 30 years now.

 

[Bassbob]

My EDC for work is a Shield PC .40. I also have the .45. Thousands of rounds through both. No issues with either. Both are reliable, accurate carry guns.