Do I need a .40 S&W?

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I have been thnking of getting a .40 S&W. But, I do not know if I need to add another caliber to my safe. I have .45 ACP, 9MM, .38/.357, .41 Mag and 9x18. Other than just wanting one, my current calibers will do most anything I need a handgun for. I am torn between spending my current gun allotment on another .357 or getting a .40 S&W. I have no experience with the .40 S&W.
 
yes you do, its a staple caliber. get a glock 22, hi power in .40 or beretta 96.


hey a glock 22 and then get a glock 30 barrel. you can shoot .40 and .357 sig all day long.
 
I've been debating the same thing for the last few months...on one hand, I stream lined my collection several years ago & the 40 cal & 10 mm were the major calibers to take the hit. Then again, 40 cal found its place in the LE community in the US :scrutiny: Plus, it would really be nice to have a USP 40
Good luck w/ your decision...it's one I will be pondering for a while :scrutiny: :D
 
I had no need for a .40 S&W until I picked up a SIG P 239, now it's my main CCW. Nothing wrong with adding an additional caliber to the stable, have at it. The .40 S&W is an outstanding round (IMHO)with plenty of bullet weights to play around with. Plus, what could be better then a new gun in the safe. Answer, NOTHING. :cool:
 
Well its nice to have a lot of guns but if you have them all in the same caliber its easier to buy ammo. Atleast thats the way I look at it. For target I only really need a .22LR and a .45acp. I have a .357mag for home defense and I have a .44mag for hunting. So realisitically I am only looking at a few different calibers.

.22LR
.45ACP
.357mag
.44mag
.38spec

Any more pistol calibers than that and I have to stock up on a hole bunch of new reloading stuff. Thats why I try and keep it simple.
 
I've got a line on a Sig demo P229 in .40S&W that has me torn. Another caliber, not really an ideal size for a potential CCW for me (a bit thick, it seems) and if I were to start reloading I'd be just as well off with another .45ACP pistol (down the line).
 
Why get a .40 'short and weak' when you can get a 10mm which is the same thing only with less powder room and a 9mm framed gun not designed for higher pressure. The 10mm light loads are essentialy a .40 but you have the option of large power when you want it.
 
keep saving for something really cool like a AR type or M1A kinda gun, I have a good selection of handguns, but more long guns are always welcome. I have a weakness for handguns , but the little voice says different :confused:
 
The logical answer is YES. Yes to the .40, the 10 mm, the AK, and etc. Can you really ever have too many guns to play with?
 
Thanks for the input. As stated you can never have to many guns. Maybe just to many different calibers of ammo to keep track of and store. Hopefully I will have decided by the next gun show. Or, maybe finding a good deal unexpectedly (it happens) will make the choice for me.
 
I agree with the 10mm proponents myself as being the more versatile and powerful autoloading round compared to both the .40 S&W and the 9mm. Of itself, I don't think the .40 has any great advantage over the 9mm, if at all.

But in the end it's your $$$.
 
I never could see the reasoning behind the .40. You have 9mm and .45, the .40 has little practicality with those two in your stable.

Then again, I have been trying to keep my calibers to a minimum, and just have the ones that really fill in a role. :eek:
 
Well, of course you don't NEED it.

I didn't need my CZ75B in .40, but I'm sure glad I got it! Accurate, not too expensive, and the steel frame takes the edge off the .40 snap. It's cheap to reload and fits my hand beautifully. CZimply wonderful.

It's Christmastime. You've worked hard and you deserve something nice for yourself. Find a 40 you like and buy it.

So there.

Jeff
 
I reject the premise of your question entirely.

When you drive, do you need to drive faster than, say, 20mph? I mean, eventually, you'll get there.

Do you ever need to run? Just walk, you'll get there.

Do you ever need a 2nd beer, helping of mashed potatoes, cup of coffee, piece of pie, etc.?

You already have one handgun, so unless you are able to accurately shoot one in each hand, you don't need more than one.

Food, water, shelter, air; these are necessities.

Need should never be a factor in one's pleasures/hobbies.

Sam
 
Well most think the .40 is a better stopper than the 9. I'd certainly feel better with the .40. but you do have the .45.

I have a .380 a 9 and a .45. But it didn't stop me from getting a Kahr cw40 today... Smaller than my glock19 and more punch.
 
A decent caliber but it's not going to do anything your others won't do. If you're going to get one, take a look at a Sig P229 in .40 s&w as it's a great handgun.
 
I didn't think I needed one either but then I bought my PT140 Pro and realized I needed one the whole time. I don't understand why some people feel the 9mm is just as good a round as a .40 in terms of size, power, etc.. I am no ballistics expert and I love my 9mm but I feel (hope?) the .40 is a better round for SD.
 
I'm with Shadowbob.
People say the .40 S&W "isn't much more powerful than a 9mm" and I have to wonder what they've been smoking! In my opinion the .40 S&W is an excellent SD round. Then again I've never had to put it on the line either so my opinion is worth about what you paid for it.

I'd say yes, get a .40
 
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