The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - First pistol purchase, can't decide between .40 or .45

Sheriff Gotcha · June 20, 2013, 07:04 PM

Of the 2 with the gun type you are considering, I'd say go with the 45. The only thing the 40 has over the 45 is usually capacity. If I am not mistaken though the FNX-45 is a double stack 45 which means you will have more than just the 7 or 8 shots you would in a 1911.

This is completely opinion based though... I am partial to the 45 over the 40, but I prefer 9mm over both, just as a bit of background.

June 20, 2013, 07:04 PM	#29
Sheriff Gotcha Senior Member Join Date: March 19, 2012 Location: The Keystone State Posts: 236	Of the 2 with the gun type you are considering, I'd say go with the 45. The only thing the 40 has over the 45 is usually capacity. If I am not mistaken though the FNX-45 is a double stack 45 which means you will have more than just the 7 or 8 shots you would in a 1911. This is completely opinion based though... I am partial to the 45 over the 40, but I prefer 9mm over both, just as a bit of background.