.40 S&W other than a Glock

nanney1 · July 3, 2018, 03:20 PM

Recommendations for a .40 non Glock. Looking for something different that is a good shooter for this caliber.

jmr40 · July 3, 2018, 03:23 PM

Smith M&P.

Sevens · July 3, 2018, 03:24 PM

Smith & Wesson 3rd Gen Model 4006.

Leejack · July 3, 2018, 03:25 PM

Smith SD40VE

Read the reviews and check the price.

https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/smi...ries-40-pistol

nanney1 · July 3, 2018, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sevens

Smith & Wesson 3rd Gen Model 4006.

Local gun store has a 4006 in good condition for $399. Good deal or just so so?

Sevens · July 3, 2018, 03:42 PM

Solid deal if it's in high condition. If it has original box and extra mags, even better deal!

The 4006 is the original .40 S&W chambered handgun although it is worth noting that Glock stole some .40cal ammo from a trade show display and reverse engineered a G17 to rush the Glock 22 to market before the 4006 was actually available for sale.

HighValleyRanch · July 3, 2018, 03:53 PM

Kahr k40

Sharkbite · July 3, 2018, 03:54 PM

Quote:

The 4006 is the original .40 S&W chambered handgun although it is worth noting that Glock stole some .40cal ammo from a trade show display and reverse engineered a G17

Why “steal ammo from a trade show” for a SAMMI spec’d round???

RUT · July 3, 2018, 03:55 PM

>>Smith M&P<<

This one gets my vote. I have the full size with full Apex spring kit with flat faced trigger, and it's a sweet shooter. Also have a 9mm conversion barrel for it and it works equally well.

rodfac · July 3, 2018, 03:59 PM

Sig P229...quality, accuracy and good customer service. Rod

tallball · July 3, 2018, 04:04 PM

My three favorites are my Beretta 96, my Tanfoglio Witness in 40 caliber, and my Glock 22. My 1911 and Beretta PX40 are very good, too.

wnycollector · July 3, 2018, 04:14 PM

Another vote for the S&W 4006. It's boringly reliable and unbelievably soft shooting .40.

Chui · July 3, 2018, 04:29 PM

H&K P30
H&K VP
CZ P-07 & P-09
S&W

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rodfac · July 3, 2018, 04:32 PM

Quote:

It's boringly reliable and unbelievably soft shooting .40.

A big consideration for many who are recoil sensitive but still want a larger caliber than 9mm. Rod

JDBerg · July 3, 2018, 04:35 PM

Sig P226, HK USP40, Beretta 96FS

nanney1 · July 3, 2018, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sharkbite

Why “steal ammo from a trade show” for a SAMMI spec’d round???

At that time, the .40 S&W was developed prior to a firearm being on the market that would fire the round. Even though S&W developed the .40 S&W with Winchester, Glock got the Glock 22 to market a few weeks before S&W got a .40 pistol to market.

I knew Glock got their pistol out for sale first, however, I had not previously heard that they stole rounds from a trade show. Interesting.

nanney1 · July 3, 2018, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by wnycollector

Another vote for the S&W 4006. It's boringly reliable and unbelievably soft shooting .40.

I like the look of the 4006, but I wonder about parts availability and support from S&W on an old production model.

MTT TL · July 3, 2018, 04:45 PM

And another S&W M&P

mdThanatos · July 3, 2018, 04:51 PM

I'd go with the M&P 2.0 5" FDE if I was looking for a new .40 full size pistol. I prefer 9mm and have the 4" 2.0 and love it and am looking for a deal on the 5".

wnycollector · July 3, 2018, 05:26 PM

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I like the look of the 4006, but I wonder about parts availability and support from S&W on an old production model.

There are still LOTS of parts out there. I own eleven S&W 3rd gen pistols and I'm not worried about being able to pick up springs and other wearable parts like extractors.

dontcatchmany · July 3, 2018, 05:35 PM

S&W MP Shield 40, FNS or FNX 40 (I think FNH makes a compact version now).

The Shield did have to have an Apex Trigger Kit put in.

OH, I have a Glock 27 also

TunnelRat · July 3, 2018, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by wnycollector

There are still LOTS of parts out there. I own eleven S&W 3rd gen pistols and I'm not worried about being able to pick up springs and other wearable parts like extractors.

Last time I looked around parts were not nearly as available as a number of years ago. They can still be found just not as easily.

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CockNBama · July 3, 2018, 05:42 PM

Lots of good choices here. I own, and am delighted with, a CZ 75B and a Smith M&P, so I recommend those heartily. If you'll let me fudge a little, my SIG P220 in 10 mm is so outstanding that I'm certain it would be a great choice in .40, as would a P226.

HistoryJunky · July 3, 2018, 05:51 PM

If you're going with .40, there's no reason not to buy a police trade in.

PD M&P can be had for <$300

PD USP .40 can be had for <$500

PD Glock 22 or 23 can be had for <$350

PD SIG 226 & 229 can be had for <$450

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dgludwig · July 3, 2018, 05:52 PM

A third vote for a Smith Model 4006. Solid auto made like a tank and as reliable as the sun rising in the east. It's a mite on the heavy side and you should be a fan of a da/sa action for self-defense as I am to get the most out of it. Some don't like looks of the "ears" protecting the fully adjustable rear sight but I appreciate the utilitarian purpose of them and I certainly like the fact that the sight settings can be changed with only a screwdriver.

As Sevens opined, $399.99 is a "solid" deal for this pistol. I predict the price for all "Third Generation" pistols will steadily climb as time goes on.

July 3, 2018, 03:20 PM	#1
nanney1 Senior Member Join Date: November 24, 2017 Posts: 239	.40 S&W other than a Glock Recommendations for a .40 non Glock. Looking for something different that is a good shooter for this caliber.

July 3, 2018, 03:23 PM	#2
jmr40 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,808	Smith M&P. __________________ "If you're still doing things the same way you were doing them 10 years ago, you're doing it wrong" Winston Churchill

July 3, 2018, 03:24 PM	#3
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	Smith & Wesson 3rd Gen Model 4006. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

July 3, 2018, 03:42 PM	#6
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	Solid deal if it's in high condition. If it has original box and extra mags, even better deal! The 4006 is the original .40 S&W chambered handgun although it is worth noting that Glock stole some .40cal ammo from a trade show display and reverse engineered a G17 to rush the Glock 22 to market before the 4006 was actually available for sale. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

July 3, 2018, 03:53 PM	#7
HighValleyRanch Senior Member Join Date: July 15, 2005 Posts: 4,066	Kahr k40 __________________ From the sweet grass to the slaughter house; From birth until death; We travel between these two eternities........from 'Broken Trail"

July 3, 2018, 03:25 PM	#4
Leejack Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: The Alamo! Posts: 2,056	Smith SD40VE Read the reviews and check the price. https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/smi...ries-40-pistol

July 3, 2018, 03:55 PM	#9
RUT Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2004 Location: NH, USA Posts: 812	>>Smith M&P<< This one gets my vote. I have the full size with full Apex spring kit with flat faced trigger, and it's a sweet shooter. Also have a 9mm conversion barrel for it and it works equally well. __________________ Liberals don't care what you do... as long as it's mandated.

July 3, 2018, 03:59 PM	#10
rodfac Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,623	Sig P229...quality, accuracy and good customer service. Rod __________________ Cherish our flag, honor it, defend it in word and deed, or get the hell out. Our Bill of Rights has been paid for by heros in uniform and shall not be diluted by misguided governmental social experiments. We owe this to our children, anything less is cowardice. USAF FAC, 5th Spl Forces, Vietnam Vet '69-'73.

July 3, 2018, 04:04 PM	#11
tallball Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2014 Posts: 2,444	My three favorites are my Beretta 96, my Tanfoglio Witness in 40 caliber, and my Glock 22. My 1911 and Beretta PX40 are very good, too.

July 3, 2018, 04:14 PM	#12
wnycollector Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 2007 Posts: 1,996	Another vote for the S&W 4006. It's boringly reliable and unbelievably soft shooting .40.

July 3, 2018, 04:29 PM	#13
Chui Senior Member Join Date: June 28, 2004 Posts: 1,784	H&K P30 H&K VP CZ P-07 & P-09 S&W Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

July 3, 2018, 04:35 PM	#15
JDBerg Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2015 Location: PA Posts: 1,835	Sig P226, HK USP40, Beretta 96FS __________________ Words to Live By: Before You Pray - Believe; Before You Speak - Listen; Before You Spend - Earn; Before You Write - Think; Before You Quit - Try; Before You Die - Live

July 3, 2018, 04:45 PM	#18
MTT TL Senior Member Join Date: October 21, 2009 Location: Quadling Country Posts: 2,780	And another S&W M&P __________________ Thus a man should endeavor to reach this high place of courage with all his heart, and, so trying, never be backward in war.

July 3, 2018, 04:51 PM	#19
mdThanatos Senior Member Join Date: August 19, 2008 Posts: 104	I'd go with the M&P 2.0 5" FDE if I was looking for a new .40 full size pistol. I prefer 9mm and have the 4" 2.0 and love it and am looking for a deal on the 5".

July 3, 2018, 05:35 PM	#21
dontcatchmany Senior Member Join Date: July 19, 2010 Posts: 460	S&W MP Shield 40, FNS or FNX 40 (I think FNH makes a compact version now). The Shield did have to have an Apex Trigger Kit put in. OH, I have a Glock 27 also Last edited by dontcatchmany; July 4, 2018 at 01:25 PM.

July 3, 2018, 05:42 PM	#23
CockNBama Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2014 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 206	Lots of good choices here. I own, and am delighted with, a CZ 75B and a Smith M&P, so I recommend those heartily. If you'll let me fudge a little, my SIG P220 in 10 mm is so outstanding that I'm certain it would be a great choice in .40, as would a P226.

July 3, 2018, 05:51 PM	#24
HistoryJunky Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2010 Location: Freeport, IL Posts: 833	If you're going with .40, there's no reason not to buy a police trade in. PD M&P can be had for <$300 PD USP .40 can be had for <$500 PD Glock 22 or 23 can be had for <$350 PD SIG 226 & 229 can be had for <$450 Sent from my SM-G930R4 using Tapatalk

July 3, 2018, 05:52 PM	#25
dgludwig Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2005 Location: North central Ohio Posts: 7,486	A third vote for a Smith Model 4006. Solid auto made like a tank and as reliable as the sun rising in the east. It's a mite on the heavy side and you should be a fan of a da/sa action for self-defense as I am to get the most out of it. Some don't like looks of the "ears" protecting the fully adjustable rear sight but I appreciate the utilitarian purpose of them and I certainly like the fact that the sight settings can be changed with only a screwdriver. As Sevens opined, $399.99 is a "solid" deal for this pistol. I predict the price for all "Third Generation" pistols will steadily climb as time goes on. __________________ ONLY AN ARMED PEOPLE CAN BE TRULY FREE ; ONLY AN UNARMED PEOPLE CAN EVER BE ENSLAVED ...Aristotle NRA Benefactor Life Member