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

FMJ1911 · June 22, 2013, 08:22 AM

.45ACP is my pick.

If you, for whatever reason, have your heart set on the 40 S&W, go for it.

If you get into firearms, you'll probably have several calibers.

If this is your FIRST handgun, don't start with either until you have mastered the fundamentals using .22LR.

June 22, 2013, 08:22 AM	#38
FMJ1911 Junior member Join Date: April 13, 2013 Posts: 46	.45ACP is my pick. If you, for whatever reason, have your heart set on the 40 S&W, go for it. If you get into firearms, you'll probably have several calibers. If this is your FIRST handgun, don't start with either until you have mastered the fundamentals using .22LR.