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There are less pistols chambered in 40 smith and wesson, but most every popular handgun has a 40 version so don't let this weigh to heavily on your mind. And, since they were going to replace all the guns anyway, they figured they’d check out some new rounds, too.

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However, high pressure rounds tend to produce a snappier recoil impulse, which can be uncomfortable for some shooters. });

Unfortunately, it is also likely to jam many older guns.

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So, shot placement isn’t king.

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No matter where you go, the common wisdom is that shot placement is more important than what caliber you shoot. callback(); localStorage.setItem('_ih-smt', 'false'); $('body').addClass('cartsync-mm-open'); Regardless of your budget, you’ll get more training reps for your money, and therefore become more proficient with your gun, if you shoot 9mm — helping with that whole shot placement thing. $(el).addClass("alert-success")

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} else { Modern hollow points may either (a) jam, or (b) be too powerful for some older guns. That’s only a 5 cent difference. Most people know the primary difference is carrying capacity and hitting power, but let's take a closer look at the numbers as well as a few other deciding factors. function ih_LoadScript(url, callback){ In the past the conventional wisdom has held that a typical handgun velocities, bigger bullets are better. The National Guard remains prepared for potential civil unrest, with troops activated in at least 10 states as of Wednesday evening. } $(el).removeClass("alert-success") DS Arms has a dizzying array of FAL models for various environment, including a US civilian versions of FAL builds that were part of overseas contracts. In comparison the 40 smith & Wesson the Glock 22 Full Size holds 15+1 while the slightly smaller Glock 23 holds 13+1.

The 9mm Luger is considered the best self-defense pistol to use with Cor-Bon 9mm 115 grain +P Jacketed Hollow Point bullets. Having said all that, I believe that the choice for 9mm versus .40 S&W, at least from a terminal ballistics perspective, is whether or not you will carry a compact or full-size handgun.

The 40 is nothing more than a short 10mm, in fact the 10mm is it's parent case having been developed in the 80's for the FBI. 9mm is the cheapest ammo out there most likely because it is the most mass produced. } In the context of self-defense, reloading could be impossible.

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The FBI considered the long-standing 9mm in their search for a new standard issue sidearm.

The .40 S&W is a perfectly viable self-defense round.

JHP loads.

Its always best to view both of these rounds (9mm vs 40 cal pistol rounds) objectively.

Winner: 9mm Luger.

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So, it’s tough to identify a clear winner here.

So, many .40 S&W pistols don’t last as long as their 9mm counterparts. So, .40 S&W has more felt recoil, no matter what. script.onreadystatechange = function(){

But, if you shoot a lot and want to shoot better for less money, or if you’re considering using a handgun for personal or home defense, pick up a 9mm handgun and get shooting. var url = window.location.href.slice(window.location.href.indexOf('?') The .40 S&W was the result. That's a difference of 201 fps in terms of muzzle velocity with just a 11.5" longer barrel over the pistol, that translates into 3 inches less bullet drop at 100 yards with the SUB-2000. Both rounds have been used by militaries, other government agencies, and civilian defenders. if (telVal.length == 10) { 40 prices are still less than the smaller 380 acp cartridges so that's good. As you can see there is a direct relationship between muzzle velocity and barrel length. $("input[type=tel], input[id$=PhoneNumber], input[id$=ZipCode]").change(function() {

This first is 9mm Trajectory vs .40 S&W Trajectory and the second is the Muzzle Velocity differences between the different barrel lengths when shooting the same standard ammunition.

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If you are going to carry a light-weight compact handgun, I give the nod to 9mm Luger because most people will want its lesser recoil in that light handgun. The G-Men used a 158 grain semi-wadcutter hollow point round known as an “FBI load.”. It’s an often touted myth that the .40 S&W was developed for the FBI because the 9mm failed in the infamous 1986 Miami shootout. Most people have their favorite round, and that’s that.

But after the Miami shootout, the FBI determined that they should replace their revolvers with semi-automatic pistols. In fact, study author Greg Ellifritz concluded that the difference in wounding capacity between the different handgun rounds was negligible. Even smaller rounds like the 380 acp (also called 9mm short) cost more than the 9mm cartridge. Barrel Features Bi-Pod Cut & Front Sling Swivel.

The 40 S&W 100 round value packs usually run around $33 or $36 more than the 9mm value packs but still very affordable plinking cartridges.

However, the FBI also tested hand loaded 10mm ammunition from the special agent in charge of the FBI Firearms Training Unit, John Hall. Winchester Silvertip Hollow Point, 155gr.

The flattest trajectory for both rounds is from 0 - 40 yards, after that the 9mm starts dropping at a much more rapid rate than the .40 S&W. $("input[id$=PhoneNumber]").attr('type', 'tel'); script.onreadystatechange = null; If cost is a concern, the 9mm Luger holds a slight advantage.

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So before we discuss the 9mm vs. .40 caliber in terms of wound ballistics, let's define the concept of "stopping power." It is effective and accurate, which makes it the set-standard across the globe. With this chart there are two distinct comparisons to be made here. But, it adds up.

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