I've been shooting wheelguns in competition, and it's soon time to play with pistols a bit, just for a little mental break. When I do, It'll be for SSP/ESP in IDPA and production in USPSA, and will likely pick up an M&P Pro. The question is 9mm or .40? I reload, so factory ammo isn't part of the equation.
9mm "pros" include much abundant brass, and it's cheaper to reload. And even though I'd be reloading, in a pinch, factory 9mm feels quite a bit softer than factory .40. Are 9mm pistols generally any more or less reliable than .40? I've not heard of any differences, but if there are, that'd certainly play into the decision.
Plenty of top shooters shoot 9mm, but even so, I've leaning toward .40 for the bigger holes (more likely to touch the perf on shots that're otherwise oh-so close to an "A" or -0), and loaded for competition, it'd be pretty soft shooting. Eventually I could pick up a double stack 1911 in .40 and shoot USPSA Limited as well (though that'd be loaded to make major pf). Range pickup brass isn't as abundant as 9mm, but I still see plenty of it.
Any thoughts from those who've played with both? Does it even matter?
9mm "pros" include much abundant brass, and it's cheaper to reload. And even though I'd be reloading, in a pinch, factory 9mm feels quite a bit softer than factory .40. Are 9mm pistols generally any more or less reliable than .40? I've not heard of any differences, but if there are, that'd certainly play into the decision.
Plenty of top shooters shoot 9mm, but even so, I've leaning toward .40 for the bigger holes (more likely to touch the perf on shots that're otherwise oh-so close to an "A" or -0), and loaded for competition, it'd be pretty soft shooting. Eventually I could pick up a double stack 1911 in .40 and shoot USPSA Limited as well (though that'd be loaded to make major pf). Range pickup brass isn't as abundant as 9mm, but I still see plenty of it.
Any thoughts from those who've played with both? Does it even matter?