[GeorgiaGlocker]

I used to own a G23 but sold it several years ago when ammo was sky high. I enjoyed shooting it and would buy another one if I was in the market for another 40-caliber pistol.

 

[ChrisD46]

I would consider a new G22.5 or possibly a G23.5 (if my fat hand isn't wider than the grip ... Next , I would want to look at store ammo shelves to see how readily available .40 cal is these days ?

 

[scottyd2506]

What are you guy's thoughts on what the late James Yeager said about the .40S&W cartridge beating up the pistols chambered in it. He said that there aren't any pistols in this caliber that have seen or will see over 50,000 rds. I have shot .40 since 1996 and I know they are hard recoiling and they do get wear. My G22 will get the usually wear marks/ peening like all G22's do around the mid-way portion of the slide rails and then they will stop showing anymore wear.

I think he is right, my G35 has a lightened slide, when I used in USPSA shooting 5g of titegroup w 180's to cycle.
So Im sure NOW with full power loads, and even with a 20 lb spring, it's still hard on the gun.
By full power, I mean "Bear Loads", 200g Montana out of the 6.2in KKM at 1277 fps. using 800x
More snappy than my buddies G40 10mm (6.5 in KKM) shooting the same 200's at 1320 fps.

A small 2 port comp would slow the slide speed down and prob fix the problem.

 

[337657]

When LE's and private owners were dumping .40's I was buying at a discount. Some were like brand new. I've sold a few since then but I still have Glocks and Berettas in .40 and I enjoy shooting them. I did very well with a G35 in amateur matches.

 

[medic68]

I've always liked the caliber and in my neck of the woods ammo and components are plentiful. I have a Smith & Wesson 610-3 revolver, and a SIG P239, Glock G22, and G23. Like Cambo, I'd like to find a reasonably priced BHP in 40 and wring it out in a drill or two.

 

[fredj338]

I used to own a G23 but sold it several years ago when ammo was sky high. I enjoyed shooting it and would buy another one if I was in the market for another 40-caliber pistol.

Should have kept it & just got a 9 conv bbl.

 

[MarkCO]

I want another .40, single stack DA/SA with a 4" barrel.

 

[337657]

I want another .40, single stack DA/SA with a 4" barrel.

I'd pick the P229 in .40. I have the Elite in 9mm. Awesome pistol. Runs great and looks badass.

 

[Matteo1371]

I've always liked the caliber and in my neck of the woods ammo and components are plentiful. I have a Smith & Wesson 610-3 revolver, and a SIG P239, Glock G22, and G23. Like Cambo, I'd like to find a reasonably priced BHP in 40 and wring it out in a drill or two.

I'm in the same boat. I think the only cartridge I like more was the 41AE with the 9x23 Win running a close second.

 

[Matteo1371]

I want another .40, single stack DA/SA with a 4" barrel.

I would be interested in a 40 cal version of the G48. BTJM

 

[John Polosky]

I have 4 guns primarily chambered in 40 with 9mm and 357 Sig conversions. Also two guns primarily chambered in 357 Sig with conversions to 9 and 40. Also a 10mm with conversion to 40.

Was actually researching another 40 today with short barrel and decent capacity.

Yep, I would entertain another 40 if I did not already have too many guns for my safe.

 

[8X8]

Only 9mm I have bought in well over a decade is the P365 which I use as a dedicated pocket gun.

The rest of my pistols are 10mm, 45, 40, 357Sig and 9x25. I have revolvers in many calibers including 45ACP, 10mmMag, 10mm, 40 and 22Mag.

I only buy 40/357Sig pistols with OEM barrels or high quality barrels in the other caliber. I have all the 10mm’s I’ll ever need. RCM make awesome barrels for HK which is what I went with for my P30L. I have OEM 40 and 357 barrels for my P2K and P2Ksk.

 

[Armedleprechaun]

Hi~

I have carried one (a Gen3 22) and I always shot it really well. Now I have what seems to be a fairly sizable amount of boxed factory loaded HST and practice ammo, plus lots of bullets and brass to load more.

But I don't own anything in a .40S&W. Would you buy one today if you were in that situation?

Handgun? Hi-Point Carbine? Gotta admit the Hi-Point kinda intrigues me right now.

The 40 Smith & Wesson still has its place. Especially in times of ammo shortages etc. I have a Glock 22RTF and a Glock 23 GEN 5. The 23 is extremely pleasant to shoot because of the slightly thicker slide.

 

[PA Gun Guy]

My next firearm purchase is going to be either a Gen 5 Glock 23 or Gen 5 Glock 22. I also haven’t ruled out the S&W M&P 2.0 40 too since they have a $100 rebate going on now.

 

[scottyd2506]

The 40 is a good round, they all have strengths and short comings.

If you look at the Marshal one shot stop studies, the best 40sw is right up there with the best 357mag and 45 acp loads at around 96% one shot stops. You can admire or debunk those studies all you want, you can do this for any shooting study.

But being the 40 usually has 15 round vs 45 at 8-13, 357mag at 6-8 rounds.

I prefer the high end 9mm, longer barrel (5-6 inch) versions can get 1400+ fps from 125 gold dots, recoil is less, hold 2-3 more rounds than 40, slightly less stop power than 40. but fires faster.
But the 40 is no joke. recoil isn't as light at hot 9mm +P+, but it's not bad, less than 45's,

The 40 can pull double duty for bear protection. I load the 200g coated WFN at 1277 from G35 and a 6.2in KKM
that's 700 ft lbs, 40-45k psi

my friends G40 10mm 6.5in kkm gets 1321 fps from the same 200g bullet, And although speed does help in killing, is a griz going to tell the difference between 1277 fps and 1321 fps? 155's can be loaded to 1450-1500 fps at 40-45k psi.

You have a gun here than can equal the 357mag in personal protection vs BG, and a switch of bullets, be for good bear protection or wild boar hunting.

Yes anything the 40 can do the 10mm can do as good or better. but for a small frame glock (or other make), it's got it's place. anyone with a glock 17 etc, can buy a 40 upper, and have a 600-700 ft lb energy bear protection. that is only a few % less than 10mm.

 

[8X8]

 

[8X8]

My next firearm purchase is going to be either a Gen 5 Glock 23 or Gen 5 Glock 22. I also haven’t ruled out the S&W M&P 2.0 40 too since they have a $100 rebate going on now.

Consider a 20 or 29 with 40 and 357 barrels. You can even get a 9x25 barrel and have four cartridge options. With the new slides being wider you may as well unless the grip is uncomfortable for you.

 

[wrmiler]

I'm the odd duck here, in that all of my pistols (with the exception of my G22.5) that are chambered for 40 S&W are also chambered for 10mm auto. No 9mm stuff here.

Oops...just remembered that the wife has two 9mms.

 

[8X8]

12+1 Glock 29

 

[Cranky old cop]

The 40 is a good round, they all have strengths and short comings.

If you look at the Marshal one shot stop studies, the best 40sw is right up there with the best 357mag and 45 acp loads at around 96% one shot stops. You can admire or debunk those studies all you want, you can do this for any shooting study.

But being the 40 usually has 15 round vs 45 at 8-13, 357mag at 6-8 rounds.

I prefer the high end 9mm, longer barrel (5-6 inch) versions can get 1400+ fps from 125 gold dots, recoil is less, hold 2-3 more rounds than 40, slightly less stop power than 40. but fires faster.
But the 40 is no joke. recoil isn't as light at hot 9mm +P+, but it's not bad, less than 45's,

The 40 can pull double duty for bear protection. I load the 200g coated WFN at 1277 from G35 and a 6.2in KKM
that's 700 ft lbs, 40-45k psi

my friends G40 10mm 6.5in kkm gets 1321 fps from the same 200g bullet, And although speed does help in killing, is a griz going to tell the difference between 1277 fps and 1321 fps? 155's can be loaded to 1450-1500 fps at 40-45k psi.

You have a gun here than can equal the 357mag in personal protection vs BG, and a switch of bullets, be for good bear protection or wild boar hunting.

Yes anything the 40 can do the 10mm can do as good or better. but for a small frame glock (or other make), it's got it's place. anyone with a glock 17 etc, can buy a 40 upper, and have a 600-700 ft lb energy bear protection. that is only a few % less than 10mm.

That’s a pretty hot load you are playing with 🧐