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Theohazard · October 7, 2012, 04:45 PM

I always prefer a 9mm over a .40. With modern hollowpoints, the effectiveness of the .40 has proven to be only slightly better than the 9mm; what matters far more is shot placement. And the slight increase in power doesn't make up for the lower capacity and slower follow-up shots. Add in the fact that 9mm ammo is considerably cheaper than .40, and it's no contest between the two. But that's just my opinion, the .40 is a good round that serves many people just fine.

October 7, 2012, 04:45 PM	#3
Theohazard Senior Member Join Date: April 19, 2012 Location: Western PA Posts: 3,829	I always prefer a 9mm over a .40. With modern hollowpoints, the effectiveness of the .40 has proven to be only slightly better than the 9mm; what matters far more is shot placement. And the slight increase in power doesn't make up for the lower capacity and slower follow-up shots. Add in the fact that 9mm ammo is considerably cheaper than .40, and it's no contest between the two. But that's just my opinion, the .40 is a good round that serves many people just fine. __________________ 0331: "Accuracy by volume."