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Posted: 9/27/2016 9:43:55 PM EDT
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G22/23/35
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Posted: 9/27/2016 10:30:36 PM EDT
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I think you can get police trade in SIG P226 about that price.
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Posted: 9/27/2016 10:50:37 PM EDT
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I think you can get police trade in SIG P226 about that price. Mine was <$400, but it had the DAK trigger |
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Posted: 9/27/2016 10:56:40 PM EDT
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The M&P is solid, can be had inexpensively (The LE/Military price in a basic .40 S&W M&P is $398), and was originally designed around the .40 rather than being a converted 9x19. In my experience the M&P40 is a softer shooter than the .40 S&W Glocks and just as reliable.
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Posted: 9/27/2016 11:05:09 PM EDT
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The M&P is solid, can be had inexpensively (The LE/Military price in a basic .40 S&W M&P is $398), and was originally designed around the .40 rather than being a converted 9x19. In my experience the M&P40 is a softer shooter than the .40 S&W Glocks and just as reliable. I really wanted to like the m&p, but couldn't make it work. Too many years of glock kool-aid I guess. I found the m&p less controllable |
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Posted: 9/27/2016 11:10:13 PM EDT
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You can find good condition police trade-in Gen. 3 Glock 22s for under $350 shipped on GunBroker with three magazines and night sights. If you want a cheap, turn key .40 S&W, or a good base for a project gun, it's a no-brainer. Ask me how I know.
 
~Augee |
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Posted: 9/27/2016 11:31:28 PM EDT
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I agree with Augee, Glock .40's seem to be the low buck, but good option at present.
But FWIW, I've heard it said that a Browning HiPower and .40 caliber go together really well. Just a thought. |
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Posted: 9/27/2016 11:42:54 PM EDT
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P229 has my vote for best .40 pistol.
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Posted: 9/27/2016 11:53:41 PM EDT
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I was never a Glock guy till the state of Iowa made me carry one. Buy the 23 see if you can get a blue lable if you are MIL LE or FD you might get police price. I like the gen 3 better than the gen 4 gun for carry due to rough texture of gen 4 grip. I relieve the back of the trigger guard with a dremel round sander for better grip feel. Glock makes 22 round mags that fit.
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Posted: 9/28/2016 12:14:18 AM EDT
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P229 has my vote for best .40 pistol. This. P229 is a dream to shoot with .40. |
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Posted: 9/28/2016 12:31:19 AM EDT
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Not to be antagonistic, but you really should try .40 in the 1911( or pony up for a 2011). RIA makes single and double stack .40's 1911/2011's(para style). My only other .40 is a g35, easy shooting, simple manual of arms. I don't do DA unless it revolves.
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Posted: 9/28/2016 4:51:08 AM EDT
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Glock 22/23 or a Sig P226.
You can easily find agency/police trade-ins in your price range. I have a few 23s but always wanted to try a Sig (versus my USP). I bought a Sig 226 from CDNN for $409 and liked it so much I got another one (for training) but it had gone up to $449 (LNIB with 2xMags, manual, etc.) I bought a third one from Recoil Gunworks for $489 IIRC and it was just the gun in a box (  ) but still like new.
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Posted: 9/28/2016 7:13:58 AM EDT
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I'd do the following
USP Fullsize G22/G35 Hi-Power Beretta 96 Brigader Sig SP2022 CZ-75B They're all fantastic platforms |
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Posted: 9/28/2016 7:16:15 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I agree with Augee, Glock .40's seem to be the low buck, but good option at present. But FWIW, I've heard it said that a Browning HiPower and .40 caliber go together really well. Just a thought. Hi-Power Uber Alles!
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Posted: 9/28/2016 7:41:11 AM EDT
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I am a big fan of .40. My go to pistol's are Springfield XD's in .40, although not the most popular I would go outside the box and recommend those. You also cant beat the LEO trade in Glock 22/23's and SIg 226/229 handgun's for the price...
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Posted: 9/28/2016 7:53:00 AM EDT
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summit just had 22s for $285
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Posted: 9/28/2016 9:06:37 AM EDT
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Just picked up a FN at Academy for 197....
It is like a Sig raped a glock. It falls right between....Perfect mix of light but still tames recoil. |
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Posted: 9/28/2016 9:13:44 AM EDT
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G22/23/35 Trade ins are plentiful for cheap. Would also look at a trade in Sig P226 or 229 in it as well. Check Summit Gunbroker. Had several of both the other day at good prices. |
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Posted: 9/28/2016 9:17:57 AM EDT
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I got one of the Summit G22's. Excellent gun for the price. Only issue was the sights were dim.
From what is sounds, I believe you need a P229 or P226 in .40. Then get a .357SIG barrel. |
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Posted: 9/28/2016 9:21:08 AM EDT
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G22 gen 4 would be my suggestion. Suppressed is even better.
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Posted: 9/28/2016 10:05:00 AM EDT
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EDC choice is a CZ P07 in .40 S&W, almost the most accurate semi auto handgun I've ever fired (most accurate goes to my CZ P09 9MM).
If you want a range gun the P09 in .40 S&W is longer/taller than the P07 and you won't believe it's a "snappy" .40 when you shoot it. And P09's in .40 S&W are going cheap right now. |
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Posted: 9/28/2016 10:24:01 AM EDT
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Wait for a Gen 4 22 trade in for $350ish, or pick up a trade in P226 for $450-500. I got both
If you end up wanting to shoot 9mm, a Lone Wolf 40-9 barrel is < $100 for the Glock or you could get a 9mm X-Change kit for the Sig ($300ish) |
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Posted: 9/28/2016 11:02:36 AM EDT
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You really can't go wrong with an M&P40 or a Glock 23 (personally, I'm an M&P guy). Get one of them and add a Storm Lake 9mm barrel for versatility and you'll be very happy
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Posted: 9/28/2016 11:19:10 AM EDT
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G23 or some flavor of USP. There's all sorts of police trade in UPSs out there right now for around $500
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Posted: 9/28/2016 11:33:11 AM EDT
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So for the guys who have been shooting 40 S&W for years, what would get? Price range 500-700. CZ P09 |
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Posted: 9/28/2016 11:36:06 AM EDT
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I found the G23 a miserable little whore to shoot in .40. The G22 may be better but I won't be the guy to find out.
Of the .40s I've owned, M&P, P320, Berettas, XDs all were much more comfortable to shoot than the Glocks. I sold my USP because it was a meh shooter and it was huge and bulky for the capacity it offered. |
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Posted: 9/28/2016 1:01:33 PM EDT
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I carried a .40 Sig Stainless Elite P229 on duty for about 6 years. Before that we were issued an HK USP .40. Before that we were issued that abomination known as the Beretta 96 Brigadier .40. Before that the .40 didn't exist. I've personally owned and shot various 9mm, .40, .45, .357, 10mm, .41 magnum, .44 magnum, .45 Winchester Magnum, and .50 AE as far as pistol calibers. The only reason I had .40 was because we were forced to carry them by our agency. As soon as I retired, I retired and just recently sold that .40 Sig P229. I carry one of several 10mm 1911 pistols as my EDC handguns. The 10mm is flatter shooting than .45 ACP, has less recoil than a .44 magnum, but, has more power (over 600 ft. lbs of energy and similar ballistics to a .41 magnum) than 9mm, .40, and .45 ACP. I ended up getting rid of my .45 ACP and my .40 calibers pistols. The only reason I kept my 9mm pistols is because I like the particular pistols and their inherent accuracy (HK P7 M13/M8 and CZ 75B) and their ergonomics.
I don't know what your criteria are for choosing any caliber pistols. But, mine are mainly for self defense in an EDC pistol that is concealable, easy to carry, and effective. The 10mm meets my criteria. It easily beats the .45 ACP and the .40 S&W for that purpose. To each his own. |
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Posted: 9/28/2016 4:02:05 PM EDT
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I carried a .40 Sig Stainless Elite P229 on duty for about 6 years. Before that we were issued an HK USP .40. Before that we were issued that abomination known as the Beretta 96 Brigadier .40. Before that the .40 didn't exist. I've personally owned and shot various 9mm, .40, .45, .357, 10mm, .41 magnum, .44 magnum, .45 Winchester Magnum, and .50 AE as far as pistol calibers. The only reason I had .40 was because we were forced to carry them by our agency. As soon as I retired, I retired and just recently sold that .40 Sig P229. I carry one of several 10mm 1911 pistols as my EDC handguns. The 10mm is flatter shooting than .45 ACP, has less recoil than a .44 magnum, but, has more power (over 600 ft. lbs of energy and similar ballistics to a .41 magnum) than 9mm, .40, and .45 ACP. I ended up getting rid of my .45 ACP and my .40 calibers pistols. The only reason I kept my 9mm pistols is because I like the particular pistols and their inherent accuracy (HK P7 M13/M8 and CZ 75B) and their ergonomics. I don't know what your criteria are for choosing any caliber pistols. But, mine are mainly for self defense in an EDC pistol that is concealable, easy to carry, and effective. The 10mm meets my criteria. It easily beats the .45 ACP and the .40 S&W for that purpose. To each his own. I run most things between and including suppressed 22s and the M82A1. My EDC niche has been fulfilled a few times over. My criteria is boredom. I don't have a 40. |
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Posted: 9/28/2016 7:50:38 PM EDT
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.40 S&W is a great cartridge and right now .40 guns are a steal. Get a USP .40 fullsize or a G35.
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Posted: 9/28/2016 8:01:53 PM EDT
[#30]
MP 40 Pro
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Posted: 9/28/2016 9:14:17 PM EDT
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EDC choice is a CZ P07 in .40 S&W, almost the most accurate semi auto handgun I've ever fired (most accurate goes to my CZ P09 9MM). If you want a range gun the P09 in .40 S&W is longer/taller than the P07 and you won't believe it's a "snappy" .40 when you shoot it. And P09's in .40 S&W are going cheap right now. This! Or the M&P40 (mid-size)... The P-09 and M&P middy really tame the .40 caliber. Both make shooting the .40 feel more like shooting a 9mm Nato round out of a full size Beretta 92... It's a pussycat! I like Glocks in 9mm. In ..40 they feel like shit. OP, go try one before you buy one in any make just to be sure... |
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Posted: 9/28/2016 10:20:03 PM EDT
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G22/23/35 This is correct answer. |
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Posted: 9/28/2016 10:49:34 PM EDT
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M&P and/or P-09
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Posted: 9/29/2016 11:20:37 PM EDT
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So a previous thread got me thinking. Ive never owned a .40, I've only ever fired a Glock 23. I easily fire 1200 rounds or more of 9mm per month (unless deployed) and several hundred rounds of 45. I'm always buying cheap and stacking it deep. I have several Glocks, BHP, 1911s, Beretta's, HK USP, the latest was a CZ SP01. Having never fired a CZ ever, in April the CZ vendor came to town and sold me in about 3 mags. So now I want a 40. Motivated by curiosity, boredom, and for logistical reasons. I have no desire for a 1911 in anything but 45. The HK I own doesn't even appeal to me. Don't really want a 4th Beretta. The M&P or FN pistols seem like obvious choices. A CZ 75 looks like it could be a good option, though my experience and knowledge of CZs is still really limited. So for the guys who have been shooting 40 S&W for years, what would get? Price range 500-700. The CZ75 is a superb option. I have owned one for 9 years as my primary CCW. Here it is after a recent trip to CZ Custom for a trigger job and retro hammer; 
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Posted: 9/30/2016 12:37:27 AM EDT
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This. P229 is a dream to shoot with .40. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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P229 has my vote for best .40 pistol. This. P229 is a dream to shoot with .40. Agreed. My P228 and .40 P229 are set up the same (NS, SRT, hogue overmolded grips) and I've had several new shooters actually prefer the P229 to the P228. IMO, the people that say .40 is snappy have only shot it out of a Glock. |
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Posted: 9/30/2016 4:04:44 AM EDT
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Sig 229 has been the most accurate .40 caliber pistol I have ever shot.
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Posted: 9/30/2016 7:20:04 AM EDT
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I love my p229 in .40. I shoot it better than my p226 9mm
Lots of good options. I would go with whatever platform you like best 
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Posted: 9/30/2016 10:01:53 AM EDT
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I have two M&Ps in .40 and love them, I can shoot them as well as I can most 9mms. I've had a 229 in .40 as well and liked it, it was a good gun for sure. The M&Ps ended up winning out though, with an apex trigger they are hard to beat in my book. Bud's usually has police trade ins or used for sub $350 too, great deal in my opinion.
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/2084_654_774/products_id/719010191/used+Smith+%26+Wesson+M%26P+.40 |
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Posted: 9/30/2016 11:56:45 AM EDT
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My favorite all around size is the G23 but in a close second is the G22, but I'm a Glock guy too.
I would also check out the Sig P320, seems like a lot of people are liking it. |
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Posted: 9/30/2016 12:02:41 PM EDT
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My favorite all around size is the G23 but in a close second is the G22, but I'm a Glock guy too. I would also check out the Sig P320, seems like a lot of people are liking it. I like mine a couple of orders of magnitude more than my G23. Apart from anything else, it doesn't give me abrasions when I shoot it. |
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Posted: 9/30/2016 12:03:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Agreed. My P228 and .40 P229 are set up the same (NS, SRT, hogue overmolded grips) and I've had several new shooters actually prefer the P229 to the P228. IMO, the people that say .40 is snappy have only shot it out of a Glock. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: P229 has my vote for best .40 pistol. This. P229 is a dream to shoot with .40. Agreed. My P228 and .40 P229 are set up the same (NS, SRT, hogue overmolded grips) and I've had several new shooters actually prefer the P229 to the P228. IMO, the people that say .40 is snappy have only shot it out of a Glock. |
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Posted: 9/30/2016 12:47:36 PM EDT
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But that's the funny part. Glock in .40 isn't snappy at all. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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P229 has my vote for best .40 pistol. This. P229 is a dream to shoot with .40. Agreed. My P228 and .40 P229 are set up the same (NS, SRT, hogue overmolded grips) and I've had several new shooters actually prefer the P229 to the P228. IMO, the people that say .40 is snappy have only shot it out of a Glock. I agree, but it is subjective. I think all sigs are kinda snappy with that big hunk of metal and high bore axis, same with XD's. |
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Posted: 10/6/2016 5:52:03 AM EDT
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For everyone saying Sig, CDNN has used ones in 266 and 229 currently.
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Posted: 10/6/2016 7:06:50 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I agree, but it is subjective. I think all sigs are kinda snappy with that big hunk of metal and high bore axis, same with XD's. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: P229 has my vote for best .40 pistol. This. P229 is a dream to shoot with .40. Agreed. My P228 and .40 P229 are set up the same (NS, SRT, hogue overmolded grips) and I've had several new shooters actually prefer the P229 to the P228. IMO, the people that say .40 is snappy have only shot it out of a Glock. I agree, but it is subjective. I think all sigs are kinda snappy with that big hunk of metal and high bore axis, same with XD's. XD are just Slav Squat garbage and worse in every way |
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Posted: 10/6/2016 7:54:57 AM EDT
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It's unfortunate you don't like your USP because that's what I'd recommend in a 40. The USP was designed around the 40. I have one and it shoot the 40 very well. Next I'd recommmend a 226 or 229.
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Posted: 10/6/2016 12:35:23 PM EDT
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As the Toyota Camry of pistols it's not sexy, but the best value is probably a boring G23. Spice it up a bit and find a compensated G23C then get an unported Wolf threaded barrel and a suppressor. Now you can have a light-show when you want it or more reserved shooting when you don't, My gen3 G23C is by far my favorite pistol.
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Posted: 10/6/2016 2:20:17 PM EDT
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I'm a very high volume shooter and own quite a few really nice relatively expensive handguns and go to the range 2-3 times weekly.
I also own an early production example M&P .40 which I still hold in high regard. It's a solid, reliable, reasonably accurate, and very soft shooting .40 service pistol; and it's one of the handguns in my nightstand as I wait for Hurricane Mathew to arrive in my area. It's a very good .40 caliber service pistol, and 16 rounds of 180 grain HST in the gun is what I want to have in my hand tonight in the event I need to use a handgun. Naturally an AR will be the first gun I pick up. |
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Posted: 10/6/2016 2:52:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: P229 has my vote for best .40 pistol. |
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Posted: 10/6/2016 4:21:27 PM EDT
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I dont like glocks, sigs dont do anything for me, beretta had soft recoil but I didnt like the trigger.
Steyr M-A1 came to mind for some reason, I have never shot or even seen one, but I have heard people like them. CZ, Baby eagle, or any other gun you enjoy shooting in 9mm or .45. I need to say though, my first gun was an XD40 4" and has never done me wrong. maybe look into the XD/XDM line? |
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