Is it just me or, is .40 cal the top dog versus 9 or 45

[topduarte]

Never have shot a 9mm or a 40 caliber.

 

[Bozz10mm]

Yeah... The best off the shelf 10mm loads that are common are SIG's, and they are like 275% the price of WWB 9mm.

I paid $20.99 plus shipping. Some of the cheapest (least expensive) and best 10mm fmj on the market.

 

[TheDan]

I paid $20.99 plus shipping. Some of the cheapest (least expensive) and best 10mm fmj on the market.

oh ok, so only 200% more than 9mm, plus shipping
Depending on how much shipping was, that's a deal.

Academy has it for $24

 

[AustinN4]

Academy has it for $24

plus tax.

 

[oldag]

Shot placement matters

Keep relying on that perfect shot placement. When your heart is pounding so loud you can hear it in your ears. And the adrenaline surge has your hands shaking. Your fight or flight instinct has your emotions sky high. Sure.

There are some basic principles of science involved here. Bigger hole means bigger wound channel. More bleeding, more nerves damaged and screaming.

 

[Bozz10mm]

Academy has it for $24

The Remington UMC is $35 and Federal AE is $36. Both notoriously under powered. IMO $24 is not unreasonable for good full power 10mm.

 

[TheDan]

The Remington UMC is $35 and Federal AE is $36. Both notoriously under powered. IMO $24 is not unreasonable for good full power 10mm.

Yeah its what I buy. Actually think it came down a little. Last time I bought it I remember it being more like $26 box. Maybe that was including tax

 

[kyletxria1911a1]

Keep relying on that perfect shot placement. When your heart is pounding so loud you can hear it in your ears. And the adrenaline surge has your hands shaking. Your fight or flight instinct has your emotions sky high. Sure.

There are some basic principles of science involved here. Bigger hole means bigger wound channel. More bleeding, more nerves damaged and screaming.

You made my point dare in Baroca.. and shoot till they catch fire or change shape

 

[majormadmax]

Never have shot a 9mm or a 40 caliber.

You're not missing anything...

To be honest, the alleged "top dog" (as the OP claims) is far from it, and given that it is falling out of favor with many law enforcement agencies it will only be a matter of time before it follows the .45 GAP into obscurity. It was a compromise round that has no real advantages over its smaller (9mm) or fatter (.45 ACP) cousins. The popularity of it accelerated with the passage of the now-expired Assault Weapons Ban of 1994 which prohibited sales of pistol or rifle magazines that could hold more than ten rounds regardless of caliber. Several states and a number of local governments also banned or regulated so-called "high capacity" magazines. As a result, many new firearm buyers limited to purchasing pistols with a maximum magazine capacity of 10 rounds chose pistols in .40 instead of smaller-diameter cartridges such as the 9x19mm (9mm Luger or 9mm Parabellum) (all that stolen from Wikipedia).

But now that the AWB is history (that should be forgotten) and as stated many police departments are moving away from the .40, I see it just a matter of time before it too fades into the sunset. Of course, the sales of cheap former duty pistols will buoy it for a while, but once ammo costs start to increase and availability gets tougher, that will be the writing on the wall...

 

[grumper]

If it doesn't end with Magnum or BMG it ain't no good.

 

[Younggun]

If it doesn't end with Magnum or BMG it ain't no good.

Agreed.




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[sharkey]

Sometimes I wonder if I should get a .40 hand gun. Your thoughts?

I think it is just you. 9, 40, 45. Take your pick. All are sufficient for SD and all have + and -.

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[Younggun]

At one point I had handguns in 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP. Eventually I realized there was just no point in having a .40 S&W anymore. Kept 9mm for it’s usefulness and the .45 because it’s an antique model shooting an outdated cartridge. Same reason I have a BP pistol.


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[AustinN4]

I consolidated all of my handguns except my 22s to 9mm.

 

[Kar98]

I consolidated all of my handguns except my 22s to 9mm.

I'm TRYING to keep my handguns limited to .22, 9 and 45. Of course a 7.62*25 slipped in. Oh, and a .380.

 

[Hill Billy]

Thanks for the replies.

 

[SC-Texas]

9mm

 

[BuzzinSATX]

The Remington UMC is $35 and Federal AE is $36. Both notoriously under powered. IMO $24 is not unreasonable for good full power 10mm.

Under $0.30 a round delivered:

https://www.sgammo.com/product/10mm...case-10mm-auto-180-grain-fmj-ammo-magtech-10a

They have S&B about the same price.

If you want full power commercial 10MM, hard to beat Underwood Ammo.


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[robertc1024]

I'm TRYING to keep my handguns limited to .22, 9 and 45. Of course a 7.62*25 slipped in. Oh, and a .380.

I tried that too and failed miserably. I think I'm at about 10 different cartridges for my pistols.

 

[TheDan]

If it doesn't end with Magnum or BMG it ain't no good.

.22lr is all you need. Everything larger is just compensating for lack of skill or endowment.