Trying a few .40s tomorrow...

wlc · Jun 11, 2010

alucard0822 said:
M&P

ditto

Les Gawlik · Jun 11, 2010

Glock.

At the last CCJA tactical course, I was able to shoot a new 4G. Wow, what a sweet gun. I had heard a lot of bad things about .40s, compared to 9s, and I mentally wrote them off. The experience of shooting one changed my way of thinking.

HardHatMan · Jun 11, 2010

joppaj said:
You realize that you just asked a question that could tie us up in knots for years? In all seriousness, the 9mm; .45acp and .40S&W are all excellent calibers, all with strengths and weaknesses. My Department arms me with a .40, so that's what I'm used to and I like. If you're really unsure, you'll have to try them all. To me, the .45's biggest issue right now is ammo availability and price.

I completely agree.

I shoot both .40 and .45 and I prefer the .45. As people have stated the .45 seems easier to handle and I can get the .45 back on target quicker than a .40. A downside to the .45's is capacity, especially single stack mags. Go with the double stack mags :thumbsup:

Yoshi · Jun 11, 2010

Update!

So... I go into Continental and look in the rental-case. Low and behold, a brand spanking new .45 XDM. I asked the guy about it and talked a little about the .40 v .45... "What the heck, I'll give it a go and come back for the USP & Sig in the .40S&W..."

Well, after 50rds in the .45 XDM, I ended my day there. Loved it!!! That'll probably be my next pistol!

Russ D · Jun 11, 2010

Yoshi said:
So... I go into Continental and look in the rental-case. Low and behold, a brand spanking new .45 XDM. I asked the guy about it and talked a little about the .40 v .45... "What the heck, I'll give it a go and come back for the USP & Sig in the .40S&W..."

Well, after 50rds in the .45 XDM, I ended my day there. Loved it!!! That'll probably be my next pistol!

Although I prefer Glocks the XDM in .45 is a very fine pistol. We are very lucky to have many quality options these days in modern pistol designs. I have shot, Sigs, XDM's, GLocks, HK's and CZ's. I can honestly say that I'd enjoy owning any one of them. Not a turd in the bunch really. M@P's seem to be pretty nice, but I've never been a fan of the look or feel of them.

Huckleberry · Jun 11, 2010

Good choice. Welcome to the club.

Why do I shoot a 45? Because they don't make 46!

wlc · Jun 11, 2010

if you want a .45 give the FNH .45 a spin also

Yoshi · Jun 11, 2010

Yeah, I am guessing if I picked anyone of those up, I wouldn't be disappointed. Just really liked the feel of the XDM. But, I didn't give the others a chance either... I'll definitely give some of the others a spin.

Inigoes · Jun 11, 2010

A suggestion would be to try a couple of different pistols, now that you have found a caliber you like. :thumbsup:

Russ D · Jun 11, 2010

wlc said:
if you want a .45 give the FNH .45 a spin also

I like that gun but it's freakin HUGE! My hands would have to be twice as big to properly grip it.

Bikebreath · Jun 11, 2010

Yoshi said:
So... I go into Continental and look in the rental-case. Low and behold, a brand spanking new .45 XDM. I asked the guy about it and talked a little about the .40 v .45... "What the heck, I'll give it a go and come back for the USP & Sig in the .40S&W..."

Well, after 50rds in the .45 XDM, I ended my day there. Loved it!!! That'll probably be my next pistol!

Well I'll be damn...the XDm in .45...wow.

I eat my words, sir.

Yoshi · Jun 11, 2010

I think it was just this week that they got it.

ThawMyTongue · Jun 11, 2010

Yoshi said:
So... I go into Continental and look in the rental-case. Low and behold, a brand spanking new .45 XDM. I asked the guy about it and talked a little about the .40 v .45... "What the heck, I'll give it a go and come back for the USP & Sig in the .40S&W..."

Well, after 50rds in the .45 XDM, I ended my day there. Loved it!!! That'll probably be my next pistol!

Hmmmmm, I know what I'm gonna rent this weekend! :party29:

smokey · Jun 11, 2010

Russ D said:
I like that gun but it's freakin HUGE! My hands would have to be twice as big to properly grip it.

how bout a hk45 then? definately THE most comfortable 45 i've ever held. it feels as good as my p99 in the hand. 12 rnds instead of 15 though...but whatever, awesome gun.

Tactics · Jun 11, 2010

That xdm .45 has been on my watch list. Glad to know its out there somewhere, can't wait to fire it!

Yoshi · Jun 12, 2010

I'll give the others a go for sure. But, here's what I did at 25'... I am cross-dominant: left eye dominant and shoot righty.

Papi4baby · Jun 12, 2010

Yoshi said:
I'll give the others a go for sure. But, here's what I did at 25'... I am cross-dominant: left eye dominant and shoot righty.

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25'?? 7(actually 8 something) yards?? Looks good.

Bikebreath · Jun 12, 2010

Papi4baby said:
25'?? 7(actually 8 something) yards?? Looks good.

Yeah, I wondered if his yards were really feet. Hope we are right...don't need to feel any worse about my handgun prowess.

Yoshi · Jun 12, 2010

I wish! It's 25'(ft)...

JRoCc · Jun 12, 2010

You def got him though at 25 feet...niceeeee..

I held the .40 XDM today at the show...verrrryyyyy nice.... I'm going to try the .45 out for rent myself.

Trying a few .40s tomorrow...

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