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BlackShadow · 08-25-2004, 05:51 AM

I own a Glock 22 and 23 both in .40 S&W have shot out about 12000 rounds in the 23 and about 8000 in the 22 had no problems ever, but prefer the 22 over 23. Note I have also shot with many different hand held weapons before making the choice and read many reports and articles. The 22 takes 15 rounds ( South Africa ) and the 23 13 rounds both carry enough rounds already if you need more, buy the plus 2 mags or the 28 round mag. In the US you might have a 10 round restriction - go for .40 before 9mm in this case. Why did the US army go back to .45 if 9mm is so great??? Why does the FBI use .40S&W and LA Highway Patrol many more... have changed. The fact is .40S&W is the better cal than 9mm it’s been proven. Buying the right tools for the job will help - the gun's make and ammo types. But just take a 9mm round and a .40 and put them next to each other - you decide. Bigger does help. In the G22 the recoil is very acceptable even for a female shooter. People talking about projectiles flying though walls - must be US walls, and 9mm goes though those walls too so.... what’s the point? My Dad's Walter PPK .380 auto has a more uncomfortable recoil than both Glocks. If recoil is a problem with your gun just get a softer recoil spring, this will reduce the recoil you feel. Reload your own rounds for the "cost" effect - you will also learn a lot about the whole concept of ballistics and how things work and it will provide enjoyment. If you going to own a gun it’s worth while to master the full range of aspects associated with it and accepted the full responsibility of owning one!!!!

Then again: any gun is better than no gun.

As far as the cal goes 9mm VS .40S&W - .40S&W wins all-round.

08-25-2004, 05:51 AM	#20 (permalink)
BlackShadow Upright	9mm or .40 S&W I own a Glock 22 and 23 both in .40 S&W have shot out about 12000 rounds in the 23 and about 8000 in the 22 had no problems ever, but prefer the 22 over 23. Note I have also shot with many different hand held weapons before making the choice and read many reports and articles. The 22 takes 15 rounds ( South Africa ) and the 23 13 rounds both carry enough rounds already if you need more, buy the plus 2 mags or the 28 round mag. In the US you might have a 10 round restriction - go for .40 before 9mm in this case. Why did the US army go back to .45 if 9mm is so great??? Why does the FBI use .40S&W and LA Highway Patrol many more... have changed. The fact is .40S&W is the better cal than 9mm it’s been proven. Buying the right tools for the job will help - the gun's make and ammo types. But just take a 9mm round and a .40 and put them next to each other - you decide. Bigger does help. In the G22 the recoil is very acceptable even for a female shooter. People talking about projectiles flying though walls - must be US walls, and 9mm goes though those walls too so.... what’s the point? My Dad's Walter PPK .380 auto has a more uncomfortable recoil than both Glocks. If recoil is a problem with your gun just get a softer recoil spring, this will reduce the recoil you feel. Reload your own rounds for the "cost" effect - you will also learn a lot about the whole concept of ballistics and how things work and it will provide enjoyment. If you going to own a gun it’s worth while to master the full range of aspects associated with it and accepted the full responsibility of owning one!!!! Then again: any gun is better than no gun. As far as the cal goes 9mm VS .40S&W - .40S&W wins all-round.