TweetThinking about my next purchase and I can't make up my mind on whether to go with a new 9mm or .40 S&W. I have a .45 (Sig) and love it, but can't decide what I want for my next one? Any opinions? Advantages of one over the other?

TweetBoth are good and carry lot of rounds in the mag. I already have a 9 mm. But if not I would choose the .40 for the bigger piece of lead and not much more recoil.

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Originally Posted by dirtwarrior

Both are good and carry lot of rounds in the mag. I already have a 9 mm. But if not I would choose the .40 for the bigger piece of lead and not much more recoil.

IMO a lot more recoil. had a glock 17 and a glock 22 and the .40 hit hard the 9mm was easy. I like the capacity and follow up shots of the 9mm personally

Tweetbaretta 9mm. Used one in the army for five years and loved it.

TweetI'm finding positives for both lol. 9mm ammo seems to be more prevalent and a bit cheaper, but I do love the larger round of the .40. Both also carry quite a few more rounds than my .45. Decisions, decisions haha.

Tweeti stick with the 9mm. ballistics are not up to par with the .40 but damn close and the felt recoil is way lower as well as capacity is higher. also cheaper ammo.

I had a glock 22 and it was a handful. i sold it and got a 9mm. NO REGRETS

Tweetbetter control imo with the 9mm for the most part but i have always had the fear of over penetration with the 9mm even with expanding ammo. i just dont like the risk in my home

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Originally Posted by guns01

better control imo with the 9mm for the most part but i have always had the fear of over penetration with the 9mm even with expanding ammo. i just dont like the risk in my home

not so much anymore. the extra speed of the 9mm with it's much lighter weight evens out with the .40.

on of the worst choices would be a shotgun with buck shot. talk about over penetration

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Originally Posted by jipped genes

not so much anymore. the extra speed of the 9mm with it's much lighter weight evens out with the .40.

on of the worst choices would be a shotgun with buck shot. talk about over penetration

haha you know what i have in my 9mm in my house? the beehive bird shot rounds if i have to use it. may not kill your ass but it will get you clear of any of our bedroom areas and i get 3 more rounds down into the weapon. my 45 that is my primary has expanders in it.

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Originally Posted by guns01

haha you know what i have in my 9mm in my house? the beehive bird shot rounds if i have to use it. may not kill your ass but it will get you clear of any of our bedroom areas and i get 3 more rounds down into the weapon. my 45 that is my primary has expanders in it.

I use tactical buckshot. fewer pellets and far less propellant.

1100-1200 fps as opposed to 1600-1700 in regular but with 2X as much payload. diminishes over penetration and keeps the group tight so you do not have crazy flyers.

anyway. IMO an AR15 with hollowpoints is best. super high velocity fragments when it hits sheetrock, way more energy in an assailant, way more accurate, high capacity.

that said I still use my M&P full size 9mm for home defense

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Originally Posted by jipped genes

I use tactical buckshot. fewer pellets and far less propellant.

1100-1200 fps as opposed to 1600-1700 in regular but with 2X as much payload. diminishes over penetration and keeps the group tight so you do not have crazy flyers.

anyway. IMO an AR15 with hollowpoints is best. super high velocity fragments when it hits sheetrock, way more energy in an assailant, way more accurate, high capacity.

that said I still use my M&P full size 9mm for home defense

the low velocity buck is a great idea. i may have to take a look and see if it will cycle my shotgun or now have the excuse to pick up a new one for an upcoming holiday haha.

Tweet9MM IS WAAAAY CHEAPER TO SHOOT! AND EASIER TO CONTROL

TweetHow about both! I carry both and love both!


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Originally Posted by 6p6

How about both! I carry both and love both!


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LOL!! Now that's what I'm takin' about.

TweetSo far, I'm seeing more positives with the 9. The .40 is just so tempting though. The difference between the 9 and my .45 is night and day, so i figured the .40 would be a happy medium. Factoring in the price of ammo, the 9 is definitely more cost efficient.

Like 6p6 said, maybe just a reason to get both.