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cbuchanan87 · July 6, 2009, 11:39 PM

I have been trying to decide between a Stoeger Cougar in .40 S&W and a Ruger GP-100 .357.

The question came up when I considered my wife using the gin for SD in the home (we do not carry).

I like the idea of a versatile .357 which can shoot magnums and also 38 special rounds, since my wife does not like the recoil of the .357's

I know how these threads go, and I guess I'm hoping for some direction.

I have found a lot of info comparing the 38 special to the 9mm rounds, but none comparing it to the .40 (talking standard loads not +P or anything special)

If I get the Ruger, it will likely be loaded with 38 specials for my wife to use in an emergency.

So, if you were going to reach for either the Stoeger loaded with .40 or the Ruger with 38 special to stop an intruder, which would you go for and why?

Thanks

July 6, 2009, 11:39 PM	#1
cbuchanan87 Member Join Date: February 2, 2009 Posts: 62	38 special vs .40 S&W? I have been trying to decide between a Stoeger Cougar in .40 S&W and a Ruger GP-100 .357. The question came up when I considered my wife using the gin for SD in the home (we do not carry). I like the idea of a versatile .357 which can shoot magnums and also 38 special rounds, since my wife does not like the recoil of the .357's I know how these threads go, and I guess I'm hoping for some direction. I have found a lot of info comparing the 38 special to the 9mm rounds, but none comparing it to the .40 (talking standard loads not +P or anything special) If I get the Ruger, it will likely be loaded with 38 specials for my wife to use in an emergency. So, if you were going to reach for either the Stoeger loaded with .40 or the Ruger with 38 special to stop an intruder, which would you go for and why? Thanks