9mm vs 40 sw

[LFD102]

Ok i have decided on getting an M&P full size but not sure what caliber to get a 9 or 40 and why.
It will be used for home defense and target/competition ie Friday night steel or some of the practical shooting courses. I'm not going to get to shoot them both to make a comparison I'm not worried about the stopping power a hole is a hole in someone and will slow them down if not stop them. My EDC is a 380
I did a search because I'm sure this has been covered before but didn't find anything. I'm leaning towards the 9 mainly do to cost of ammo.
Thanks for the input. Hoping yo put one in layaway soon.

 

[Twentyfootdaredevil]

For no good reason at all I have never been a fan of the 9mm but if you shoot alot you can save some coin in the long run going 9mm.

I would still buy the .40.

 

[.452browning]

I would personally go with the 9mm. With good defensive loads it will get the job done easily. Lower recoil than the .40 which means faster follow up shots. Cost of ammo is a lot cheaper to shoot 9mm than .40

If you go with the .40 and then change your mind you can always get one of these..
Storm Lake Conversion Barrel Smith Wesson M&P 40 S&W to 9mm Luger 1 16 Twist 4.25 SS

 

[mwg]

9mm ,you can get a more in per mag and a faster follow up shot. plus it is cheaper.

 

[IndianaSigma]

The 9mm is cheaper and more accurate, but I went with a .40 for my EDC simply because I liked shooting it better and it packs a tad more "punch".

There isn't a huge difference between the two....it's more about personal preference than anything.

 

[crispy]

You did a search on 9mm vs. .40 and didn't find anything?

That's like saying you can't find porn on the internet...



Since you carry a .380 you're obviously not in the camp that says anything less than .4x won't stop a fly. So there really is no question. 9mm.

 

[Shoots4Fun]

My first handgun was a 40 S&W glock. I'll never get rid of that. I bought it for the same reasons you'll hear, stopping power, etc. I feel very comfortable with it and I think I shoot it well.

However, over time I was able to also get a full size and subcompact 9mm. I find that I enjoy shooting them more. And certainly the ammo is cheaper.

But the Glock in 40 S&W is still my go to gun for EDC.

 

[Sylvain]

You did a search on 9mm vs. .40 and didn't find anything?

That's like saying you can't find porn on the internet...



Since you carry a .380 you're obviously not in the camp that says anything less than .4x won't stop a fly. So there really is no question. 9mm.

What is porn?


Like the others I would go with the 9mm.

 

[Twentyfootdaredevil]

Somebody just put a .40 on Arms list....might be your sign!

 

[TomN]

Flip a coin.

 

[LFD102]

You did a search on 9mm vs. .40 and didn't find anything?

That's like saying you can't find porn on the internet...



Since you carry a .380 you're obviously not in the camp that says anything less than .4x won't stop a fly. So there really is no question. 9mm.

ok let me clarify I searched INGO and didn't find anything google search had tons but trust and respect the opinions on INGO the most.

 

[TLHelmer]

Does anyone make a .40 to 9mm conversion bbl for the MP's? That would be a great solution. You could get the .40 and a conversion bbl and it would be a win win.

 

[Birds Away]

How many rounds a year do you normally shoot? Whatever that estimate is do the math. The amount you will save over a year by going with 9mm might even buy you a brand new gun.

 

[.452browning]

Does anyone make a .40 to 9mm conversion bbl for the MP's? That would be a great solution. You could get the .40 and a conversion bbl and it would be a win win.

See first page

 

[xM3RC1L3SS1x]

I lika the 9mm

 

[esrice]

9mm

More rounds in the gun
Less expensive per round
Ammo is widely available
Less flippy recoil

 

[Boost Lee]

I've always traditionally been a 40/45 enthusiast...

But I made my first 9mm purchase with a full size M&P9 and I'll make the same decision tomorrow, too.

I can only reiterate what's already been said in the first few pages,
but there are certainly pro's and con's to both caliber M&P's...

To go against the odds of what people may argue (Even though I prefer my M&P9),
Many would pick the 40 for an EDC for sake of it being simply a larger caliber,
still being able to put 15 rounds down the barrel and the odds of you using it in moments notice will be within close range.

I personally chose the 9mm because... well, let's face it - Money is money, and ammo is certainly cheaper.
Although I'm trained above your average, chances are I'm still going to miss if I'm knee deep in a heated situation (More rounds = More chances).
That, and there's a terrible misconception for 9mm not having any take down power.

If that's the case, I wouldn't know where to begin the conversation if we drug .380 and .22lr pistols into the argument.

Case in point, I'm more than satisfied with 18 rounds of 9mm Hi-Shok JHP's.

 

[dom1104]

The "Job" your gun will most likely do is provide you with hours of entertainment, and building your skill with a firearm.

Pick the round that allows you to do that, and forget thinking about which fictional hypothetical badguy you will likely never meet would go down to a .40 when he wouldnt do a 9.

That is my advice.

Chance of life being threatened. 1 in 100
Chance of life being threatened and situation requires the use of deadly force. 1 in 1000
Chance of life being threatened, deadly force required, criminal shot with a 9mm and you DIE because he would have been stopped with a .40...

What? 1 in 100,000?

Play the lottery before worrying about those odds.

 

[unionblue19]

9mm For simple fact of cost per-round a better for the 9mm vs 40cal. Specaly if you plan on doing comp. shooting 9mm be you wallet freind. For home protection I would say 40cal would be good choice, the price per-rounds is kind of high if you do alot of range time with the 40cal vs the 9mm.

 

[pate]

9mm all the way.