For those who dislike the .40S&W

easyG · February 21, 2008, 05:50 PM

If you dislike the .40S&W caliber, what is your age?

1. Under 20.
2. 20 to 30.
3. 31 to 40.
4. 41 to 50.
5. 51 to 60.
6. 61 to 70.
7 older than 70.

imahotshot · February 21, 2008, 06:03 PM

Well, I still shoot 45acp, and NOBODY is as old as I am! But, I do shoot (now) a 9mm on those days at the range when I want to shoot 100-150 rds all at same time! I take both, and just fire maybe 40-50 of the acp---it's my carry sidearm. Nothing against the 40---I think it's a very good compromise. But, my favorite "compromise" is 9mm+P+ !! Try that some time.

TNT.45 · February 21, 2008, 06:20 PM

Im 37 and think the .40 short and weak is a pretty laim round. the 10mm it was made from is a better round for defense and the fireball it throws will scare most bad-guys away even if you miss...lol

BLUEZ4U · February 21, 2008, 07:36 PM

I'm cool with the .40 !!!!!!!!!

Boris Bush · February 21, 2008, 08:10 PM

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I have used it to kill deer as well as 9mm and 45. There was no real difference between any of the three. I see no real reason to spend $$$$ on 45 and 40 when they didn't kill any better than the 9x19mm......

Wild_Card · February 21, 2008, 08:12 PM

i think the 40 is great....as long as you cant find a 357sig hehehehe :P

Lavid2002 · February 21, 2008, 08:22 PM

love the 40

Whirlwind06 · February 21, 2008, 08:29 PM

41 to 50 , give me a .45 or a 9mm any day. Just have not shot a .40 that I liked.

Iceman30 · February 21, 2008, 08:31 PM

I have the S&W 40 compact and I LOVE IT...very accurate, not too concealable, so I carry a Kahr pm9 with +p rounds, but for the range, and sleeps beside me at night, it's a great round and gun IMO

YukonKid · February 21, 2008, 08:41 PM

are you attempting to show that older people are adverse to change? I believe you are correct, but i think that many people will not be able to admit that they are being close-minded about the .40

personally i am with them, .45ACP all the way. But i can admit the .40 is a great round. Not quite a 10mm, but still a fun round.

YK

Stevie-Ray · February 21, 2008, 09:47 PM

I am 51 and am still a .45 ACP shooter. If I want a .40, I'll use my 10mm. Don't have a .40, don't want a .40.

hoytinak · February 21, 2008, 09:49 PM

30 yrs old here and don't like the .40S&W. But then again I prefer to carry my 9mm's to my .45ACP's.

DonR101395 · February 21, 2008, 09:52 PM

40 and don't dislike it, I just never shoot it much. I've put conversion barrels in two of my .40s and traded one for a 9mm. I tend to shoot more .45 and 9mm.

Shadi Khalil · February 21, 2008, 09:57 PM

29 and I'm not a big fan. I like the .357, .45 but the .40 has a bit of a snap I cant get used to. I would like to shoot it more though....

obxned · February 21, 2008, 10:22 PM

In my 60's. I prefer the .45, and just recently started shooting a 9mm to save $$$ at the range. I've thought about the .40, it isn't a bad cartridge, but I've shot a .45 for so many years I know what it will do even at very long ranges.

Crimp · February 21, 2008, 11:03 PM

61 - 70.

You young whippersnappers can have that dang for-tay. I'm stickin' with the real man's caliber, the FORTY-FIVE!

PointOneSeven · February 21, 2008, 11:06 PM

20-30

Too 'peaky.'

imp · February 21, 2008, 11:30 PM

I'm 26, have owned 3 .40's, a ruger p-91, a sig p226, and a high point .40. Somewhere along the way I have traded or sold all 3. I just haven't thought of a purpose that the .40 could fulfill that either a 9mm or .45acp couldn't. Just my .02

b.thomas · February 21, 2008, 11:36 PM

I'm 63 and the only reason I shoot a 9 mil is cost otherwise I'd be shooting a .40 S&W or a .45. 9mm is just allot cheaper when you don't reload.

DWARREN123 · February 21, 2008, 11:55 PM

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The 40 S&W round is my carry round!

mountainclmbr · February 22, 2008, 12:03 AM

I am 48, I have a G19 in 9mm and several 45's. I also have a 6-inch 1911 Longslide in 10mm. But, the little kahr MK40 fits in my front pocket and will shoot 180gr Speer Gold Dot ammo about 1000 fps. It is the gun that does not get left in the gun safe as often as the others. The 40 is almost up to 357 mag levels in a tiny gun in the MK40.

tplumeri · February 22, 2008, 12:16 AM

41-50

My first semi was a glock 22. that was also the last 40 i ever bought.
I have 9's, 357 and 45's. dont really see the need for the 40.
I sold the glock and bought another 9.

JW74 · February 22, 2008, 12:52 AM

I'm 33 and had a 40. I liked it but recently traded it in for a 9mm that I will run +P ammo through. My next pistol will probably be a Colt Delta 10mm.

chris in va · February 22, 2008, 01:45 AM

37 here. I had a .40 CZ for a brief time, just couldn't warm up to the SNAP of the round. Sold it and got a 45.

cheezhed · February 22, 2008, 01:58 AM

I am 51-60 have a .40 xd like the round and the pistol. I like the .45 round also. Don't have a 9mm. but maybe some day.

February 21, 2008, 05:50 PM	#1
easyG Junior member Join Date: August 30, 2004 Location: Right here! Posts: 972	For those who dislike the .40S&W If you dislike the .40S&W caliber, what is your age? 1. Under 20. 2. 20 to 30. 3. 31 to 40. 4. 41 to 50. 5. 51 to 60. 6. 61 to 70. 7 older than 70.

February 21, 2008, 06:20 PM	#3
TNT.45 Member Join Date: January 6, 2007 Location: Did someone fart or do I live near Detroit Posts: 20	Im 37 and think the .40 short and weak is a pretty laim round. the 10mm it was made from is a better round for defense and the fireball it throws will scare most bad-guys away even if you miss...lol __________________ On the 8th day God created Schweizerische Industrie-Gesellschaft

February 21, 2008, 07:36 PM	#4
BLUEZ4U Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2007 Location: midwest Posts: 138	I'm cool with the .40 !!!!!!!!! __________________ Freemason 1988 Colt & Springfield Browning North American Arms

February 21, 2008, 08:22 PM	#7
Lavid2002 Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2007 Posts: 2,568	love the 40 __________________ Math>Grammar

February 21, 2008, 08:31 PM	#9
Iceman30 Member Join Date: March 6, 2007 Location: Charlotte NC area Posts: 39	I have the S&W 40 compact and I LOVE IT...very accurate, not too concealable, so I carry a Kahr pm9 with +p rounds, but for the range, and sleeps beside me at night, it's a great round and gun IMO __________________ Smith & Wesson M&P 40 Compact Kel-Tec P-3AT with Armalaser Kahr PM9 Kel-Tec P-3AT

February 21, 2008, 06:03 PM	#2
imahotshot Member Join Date: February 15, 2008 Posts: 59	Well, I still shoot 45acp, and NOBODY is as old as I am! But, I do shoot (now) a 9mm on those days at the range when I want to shoot 100-150 rds all at same time! I take both, and just fire maybe 40-50 of the acp---it's my carry sidearm. Nothing against the 40---I think it's a very good compromise. But, my favorite "compromise" is 9mm+P+ !! Try that some time.

February 21, 2008, 08:10 PM	#5
Boris Bush Junior member Join Date: September 7, 2007 Posts: 921	34 I have used it to kill deer as well as 9mm and 45. There was no real difference between any of the three. I see no real reason to spend $$$$ on 45 and 40 when they didn't kill any better than the 9x19mm......

February 21, 2008, 08:12 PM	#6
Wild_Card Senior Member Join Date: January 30, 2006 Posts: 151	i think the 40 is great....as long as you cant find a 357sig hehehehe :P

February 21, 2008, 08:29 PM	#8
Whirlwind06 Senior Member Join Date: March 3, 2006 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 998	41 to 50 , give me a .45 or a 9mm any day. Just have not shot a .40 that I liked.

February 21, 2008, 08:41 PM	#10
YukonKid Senior Member Join Date: November 29, 2007 Location: NW Posts: 744	are you attempting to show that older people are adverse to change? I believe you are correct, but i think that many people will not be able to admit that they are being close-minded about the .40 personally i am with them, .45ACP all the way. But i can admit the .40 is a great round. Not quite a 10mm, but still a fun round. YK __________________ This is ten percent luck, twenty percent skill Fifteen percent concentrated power of will Five percent pleasure, fifty percent pain And a hundred percent reason to remember the name!

February 21, 2008, 09:47 PM	#11
Stevie-Ray Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: The shores of Lake Huron Posts: 4,783	I am 51 and am still a .45 ACP shooter. If I want a .40, I'll use my 10mm. Don't have a .40, don't want a .40. __________________ Stevie-Ray Join the NRA/ILA I am the weapon; my gun is a tool. It's regrettable that with some people those descriptors are reversed.

February 21, 2008, 09:49 PM	#12
hoytinak Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 5,721	30 yrs old here and don't like the .40S&W. But then again I prefer to carry my 9mm's to my .45ACP's.

February 21, 2008, 09:52 PM	#13
DonR101395 Senior Member Join Date: October 30, 2005 Location: NWFL Posts: 3,031	40 and don't dislike it, I just never shoot it much. I've put conversion barrels in two of my .40s and traded one for a 9mm. I tend to shoot more .45 and 9mm.

February 21, 2008, 09:57 PM	#14
Shadi Khalil Senior Member Join Date: September 23, 2006 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 5,210	29 and I'm not a big fan. I like the .357, .45 but the .40 has a bit of a snap I cant get used to. I would like to shoot it more though....

February 21, 2008, 10:22 PM	#15
obxned Senior Member Join Date: May 30, 2007 Location: OBX, NC Posts: 1,128	In my 60's. I prefer the .45, and just recently started shooting a 9mm to save $$$ at the range. I've thought about the .40, it isn't a bad cartridge, but I've shot a .45 for so many years I know what it will do even at very long ranges. __________________ “If we lose freedom here, there is no place to escape to. This is the last stand on Earth.” Ronald Reagan I'm a proud member of a North Carolina *Committee of Safety*

February 21, 2008, 11:03 PM	#16
Crimp Senior Member Join Date: November 1, 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 276	61 - 70. You young whippersnappers can have that dang for-tay. I'm stickin' with the real man's caliber, the FORTY-FIVE! __________________ -Montani Semper Liberi- West Virginians: Consider joining the West Virginia Citizens Defense League.

February 21, 2008, 11:06 PM	#17
PointOneSeven Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2006 Posts: 579	20-30 Too 'peaky.'

February 21, 2008, 11:30 PM	#18
imp Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2006 Posts: 626	I'm 26, have owned 3 .40's, a ruger p-91, a sig p226, and a high point .40. Somewhere along the way I have traded or sold all 3. I just haven't thought of a purpose that the .40 could fulfill that either a 9mm or .45acp couldn't. Just my .02

February 21, 2008, 11:36 PM	#19
b.thomas Senior Member Join Date: October 8, 2006 Posts: 461	I'm 63 and the only reason I shoot a 9 mil is cost otherwise I'd be shooting a .40 S&W or a .45. 9mm is just allot cheaper when you don't reload.

February 21, 2008, 11:55 PM	#20
DWARREN123 Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2006 Location: BETWEEN TN & KY Posts: 1,758	55 The 40 S&W round is my carry round! __________________ Have a nice day!

February 22, 2008, 12:03 AM	#21
mountainclmbr Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2007 Location: On a mountain in the Colorado Rockies Posts: 966	I am 48, I have a G19 in 9mm and several 45's. I also have a 6-inch 1911 Longslide in 10mm. But, the little kahr MK40 fits in my front pocket and will shoot 180gr Speer Gold Dot ammo about 1000 fps. It is the gun that does not get left in the gun safe as often as the others. The 40 is almost up to 357 mag levels in a tiny gun in the MK40. __________________ "The unfettered free market has been the most radically destructive force in American life in the last generation." - Hillary Clinton

February 22, 2008, 12:16 AM	#22
tplumeri Junior member Join Date: September 26, 2007 Posts: 1,919	41-50 My first semi was a glock 22. that was also the last 40 i ever bought. I have 9's, 357 and 45's. dont really see the need for the 40. I sold the glock and bought another 9.

February 22, 2008, 12:52 AM	#23
JW74 Member Join Date: September 5, 2007 Posts: 89	I'm 33 and had a 40. I liked it but recently traded it in for a 9mm that I will run +P ammo through. My next pistol will probably be a Colt Delta 10mm.

February 22, 2008, 01:45 AM	#24
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	37 here. I had a .40 CZ for a brief time, just couldn't warm up to the SNAP of the round. Sold it and got a 45.

February 22, 2008, 01:58 AM	#25
cheezhed Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2007 Posts: 302	I am 51-60 have a .40 xd like the round and the pistol. I like the .45 round also. Don't have a 9mm. but maybe some day.