I remember when I first bought my Glock22 40s&w I was expecting a brutal wrist breaking recoil & to my surprise it wasn't much different than my Glock19 I couldn't believe it.
@@mattg9098 That's what I think is funny AF 🤣 in article I saw awhile back there was a guy who said that the Glock22 recoils more than a 44 magnum LMAO 🤣 I used to have a Ruger redhawk 4.20" & that sucker recoiled hard way more than the Glock22 but still controllable.
At work it is Glock Model 22 .40 S&W. From Gen II, skipped III, to Gen IV, and now Gen V. I loved the Gen II and our Gen V. IV had issues, which the V resolved. Great handling, hardly any recoil. User friendly.
The .40"S&W-180gr JHP has been my EDC of choice since 1990 and to this day out of a Glock 23, and I can't think of a single reason to change anything either... I've shot A TON of .40"S&W-180gr FMJFN in local IPSC and IDPA matches, to the point that in fact my G23gen2 is the handgun I shoot best and trust the most. Of course I changed springs, extractors and such over the years but even with a broken locking block it never craped on me (accuracy when to hell for sure, but it kept on ticking until the end of the match... took me a minute to changed the locking block and when back to play without a hitch). So yeah. You can safely say I'm a fanboy for both the G23 and the .40... I finally came off the fence and finally replaced it lately as my EDC, by a slide milled RMR mounted G23gen3, after a ton of work/practice to "relearn how to shoot" so to speak with the RMR, kicking and screeming if you will but never the less had to face the fact that my eyes are not and won't ever be what they used to be. So yeah. Happy to see there's still people out there who are willing to call it like it is. Thanks for sharing.
Agree with the comments 💯%!! The 40 is the best of both power and control. I use a micro 9mm for CC when I am in the public but when I am out in the boonies, it’s my full size 40 on my hip.
U hit the nail on the head here. 40 is the best defensive round alive. The 9mm is and will always be pissant to the 40. Always remember that 40 was born bc 9mm died. 165 grain is the speed of the 9 with the punch of the 45 . 40 cal is perfect 👍🏽
Sir you are so Right about the 40s&w. I make the same arguments when it comes to 40 vs 9mm . I like your comment " we are one cop shooting away from people realizing the error of their ways and beg 40s&w to their rescue. Awesome video thank you
Thanks for viewing! This topic is unique in that it almost completely divides the shooting world. I view them all as tools and given one tool to solve a lot of problems, 40 is it. Stay tuned, I am power testing the .40 in our next release!
Great stuff new sub .. I personally love the .40 .. I carry it on duty and we have the freedom to carry what we want .. 9mm and above .. Gen 3 Glock 22 stainless steel guide rod .. Glock night sights .. 165 Federal HST ..
Thanks for your post on the .40 S&W. I'm carrying my FNX 40 in .40 S&W today. It's the caliber my local police department carries as well. No question, it packs a wallop.
History repeats. The FBI and S&W basically re-invented the .38-40WCF. Both shoot .401 jacketed S.P./H.P. 180gr bullets @ 975fps. One uses a slightly bottle necked, rimmed cartridge. The other a straight walled rimless cartridge. But the ballistics are identical. The .38-40 was popular in the border regions of the southwest and respected as a reliable fight stopper. The. 40S&W is proving itself as an equally effective round in the hands of many police departments.
Not to sound elitist but I like the SIG SAUER P226 chambered in .40 S&W it is very effective and thanks to Police trade in it is very affordable. Cheers.
That's what I think is dumb, 9mm fanboys act like if only the 9mm has evolved & the other pistol calibers stayed behind when improvements were made for those as well.
My first EDC handgun was chambered in .40 S&W, everyone gave me wierd looks for it. I did my research on it and I settled on if it's a good defensive round for LEOs and their hand guns it's a good round if you need to protect yourself. I may switch it up to carry another caliber but .40 S&W was my first love as a round. And I proudly be that wierdo at your local gun club and shop who will swear by them and tell folks to consider this round in your EDC handgun you want (especially as a first time gunowner) But let's be honest let them shit on .40, while everyone is panicking over 9mm shortages here I am stocked up on .40
I have 380's, 9's, 40's, 45's, 38spl Snubbies, 357, and 22lr! If one ammo is low out there I got something else. Miami was stopped by the 38spl and 12ga pump.
I've had a .40 cal pistol in my collection since the early 90's right after the cartridge first came out. I still like it and will not sell my .40 cal pistols. It's a shame it's kind of fading out but I don't think it will completely go away any time in the near future. I don't really favor one caliber over another, I like them all. Each caliber has it's purpose.
I am a 10mm guy. In fact I bought a S&W 1006 in the early 1990s. I am quite aware most ammo manufacturers make their 10mm load so low and light, they are basically .40 S&W strength. Couple that with Beretta introducing the model 96 and I was hooked on the .40. I no longer have my original .40; However, I do own a newer Beretta model 96A1. A .40 S&W will always be in my collection.
I only own 40 cal now days.. m&p and an xd.. I've owned several 9mm and 380 just really feel comfortable with my 40 over anything else.. I carry a full size everyday but i do live off grid and shop in a small town where half the people all carry so open carry a full size is no big deal.
Great info, thanks. I just moved to the USA and wanted something for home defence and a buddy sold me his Glock 22. Shoots really nice and I was wondering about the history of the .40 S&W.
Great information. I’ve always had a soft spot in my safe for the .40. I do have problems at the range with the 3 I have.. accuracy issues..but in my mind, it offers the best options for my likings..
I've been a fan of the .40 since my first gun, a G23 back in around 2002. I like to shoot all cartridges but to me the .40 S&W is the perfect option, you get 9mm platform size and capacity, with bigger bullets but without the bigger frame of the .45/10mm guns. It's also a cartridge that has a lot of potential still left in it, being a solid option not only for self defense but for woods use as well. Back in the '70's there was also a cartridge called the .40 B&S, it was proprietary and never existed much beyond testing, but in essence was an early .40 S&W. The 10mm Auto made it a lot easier for .40 to exist since it was already in production and all they had to do was shorten the 10mm case and use a small pistol primer. People like to hate on the .40 but there's really no sense in it, it's a shame that really only a few gun makers still offer a .40 S&W (The Gen5 Glock .40's are incredible by the way, very accurate and easy to shoot).
I own a glock 23 and its my basic carry weapon in the the winter months, basically because it will have to punch through heavy winter clothing. And the recent study of actual armed incidents has some interesting information. But the most shocking was just how effective was the 40 caliber was just as effective as the 45acp. And the difference was the 45acp was basically not a major effective round over the 40 40cal. And was basically a statistical tie. And I'm sure this caused a major dustup with the 45 crowd. And I highly doubt if this will stem the debate. And I suspect it will only increase it. And I owm a colt 1911 and occasionally I'll take out to the range. But my glock 19 and 23 are my primary carry weapons on a daily basis. And a sig320c is my backup to my primary home defensive ar9 carbine. And my ar15 carbine is my primary all around defensive weapon. And.my four shotguns are my backup defensive weapons. And there is no one perfect defensive weapon basically. It's the best weapon for what your needs are at that particular time or incident. And there has never been and probably never be one one perfect weapon for every defensive situation. And basically it takes a lot of practice to become effective and efficient with a handgun, due to it's short sight radius and it's two points of contact with the weapon. And with a rifle or carbine or shotgun you have three points of contact with the weapon and a longer site radius, which means greater accuracy. And the saying that only a fool brings a handgun to a gunfight, has more truth than most individuals may want to admit to. I guess you could compare to a tool box. And you pick the best tool for the task at that moment.
Okay, I'm going to go out on a limb (more like a tree trunk) and say that the 40 caliber will never replace the 9 mm because women in law enforcement have a hard time handling it. In our politically correct world, we can't even say that is a viable reason, but it is so true.
The FBI shootout was discussed in my Defensive Tactics class. Maddox was hit immediately by a buckshot pellet and did not shoot after that . Platt was hit through his right bicep the Silvertip 115 grain bullet was stopped by the heart. It was a fatal hit. Platt was determined to continue fighting and determined to kill. The 9mm Silvertip did exactly as designed. The FBI had additional units with Agents armed with AR-15 carbines in the area. The primary unit failed to realize how dangerous these two men were. Agent Grogan had the resources and failed to notify the local police in the area. It was a debacle. The 10mm is one of my favorite calibers. It is a very versatile caliber. The .40 S&W 165 grain load seems to have better results in actual Police shootings compared to the 180 grain loads.
.40 s&w is the ideal cartridge caliber, but 180gr was always too heavy for the .40 s&w, great for the 10mm auto though, between 135gr minimum and 165gr maximum parameters is best, with 155gr/150gr bullet weight being ideal! .40 s&w is not dying and absolutely should be the most popular cartridge caliber, but the sheeple choose 9mm because the herd does, they are 🐑
I like to look at 180 grain as 38 special and think of 165 and especially 155 grains like 357 magnum. One grain weight for introduction and training and the other two for carry. All in one baby. 🤣👍🏿💯🇺🇸🔥
I have seen videos and comments to videos asserting that 40S&W was a dieing cartridge but I have never understood why when most police forces across the country carry it day in and day out. Maybe not so hot in the consumer market but it owns the police market.
I understand that 40s are meant to be full size. Otherwise they are hard to shoot. Chances are you will only get 1 shot at a side moving target. Maybe the whole climbing thing.
IT'S MY CARRY, EDC AND DUTY SIDEARM AND I LOVE IT !!! WHAT 9MM ? NO WAY JOSE !!! I COULD BUY 40S&W AMMO CHEAP AND PLENTY IN THE MIDDLE OF PLANDEMIC WHILE "THE POPULAR CALIBERS" PRICE WAS SKYROCKETING !!!
Thanks for sharing! I'm kinda bummed Ruger chased a law enforcement or military contract and dropped their SR line for the American, which is only offered in .45 ACP or 9x19. I love my SR40c, and want a full sized SR40 with it. They dropped .40 S&W completely from their line it looks like, and I want a PC Charger, too XD It's a shame Law Enforcement dropped the .40 S&W, and imo I bet cost was a factor >_> 9mm is just cheaper and like so many things in today's economy it's probably considered "good enough but also cheaper" even after I watch video after video of .40 S&W shining against 9mm and .45 ACP >_> Hopefully I never have to find out personally... Tbh I "lucked into" .40 S&W - I was new and went "well, it's probably a good balance between 9mm and .45 so let's do that" XD Oh well. If .40 does die, it's cheap and easy to convert my little SRc between the two (for now anyway...)
9mm is used in MP5 as a standard CQB for military applications for years. Now MCK has come out with a chassis. Add a Glock 22 in 40 into that who do you think will win? For best results. 40 died expensive but my thoughts are of buying a conversion kit a 9 to 40 barrel conversion kit swap it whenever necessary and if ammo price jumps up just do a switch. Smart huh
Until recently I found out the 10mm used a large pistol primer. Then my lil' pea brain started to associate why the .45 G.A.P was created. Glock was known for uniformity and standardization. Gaston never deviated from his original formula pretty much making the same pistol in different calibers.
The Dickens trial: 130lb kid takes 8 shots of 9mm before he drops over the course of 15 secs. Enough to show the true colors of 9mil. Imagine multiple and maybe heavier shooters? 38 special was too weak for the cops which is why they switched, I put the 9mil along the .38 special so if you wanna give the bad guy a chance, carry a nina.
The 40sw is the best out there for self defense and still used by law enforcement to this day including myself. The best bullet weights to me are 165 & 180 grain. I have real world self defense with 9mm & 40sw and the 40sw performs a bit better than 9mm.
Only way 9mm can approach .40SW is to go +P, so it's an apples and oranges comparison at that point. Best way to see which is the better round is to take a 9mm and a .40 and shoot them side by side at a steel plate rack. There is a decided difference between how they fall down with a 9 compared to how they are totally knocked down by the .40SW. More capacity than a .45, energy in the .357 range, does its business with fewer rounds needed than a 9. What's not to like?
I have an old propane tank handing in my back yard at my shooting range, Shooting 380acp, 9mm, 45acp, and 40cal at it. The 40cal makes the tank swing much more, making bigger dents, and cracking the metal tank.
until glock fixes the unsupported chamber in the .40 s&w handguns it is not good for the .40 s&w, as any unsupported chamber would be for any cartridge caliber personally i like the m&p 2.0, i have 2, both chambered in .40 s&w
Buy a custom barrel. Sucks to have to invest more but if you already have a Glock, it's a good investment. As well as a 357 sig barrel. Unfortunately I've sold most of my Glock to go primarily hammer fired. Kept the 19 and 20.
@@wooddawg4868 loaded/reloaded ammo in an unsupported barrel chamber is very dangerous because of overloaded powder charges or accidental double powder charges(a very common mistake), if the 9mm glock barrel chambers were unsupported you would see just as many 9mm glock kabooms, same goes for the .45 acp, 10mm auto, .357 sig and even the .380 auto!
Have shoot a ton of .40"S&W 180gr in a Glock 23 over the last 30+ years. Still do every other weekend too. Never had an issue. When I did compete somewhat seriously in local IDPA/IPSC matches and shot reloads (to save some money...), I used a regularly grooved aftermarket barrel so my EDC one would not get fouled by the lead. Again, gazillion rounds out of G23, G27 and G35. Not a hitch. Go figure... Now I've seen a few KABOOMs over the years out of different pistols, shotguns and rifles, even a S&W K37 revolver once and a Bereta 92FS. In all instances it was traced to negligent quality control reloads with double or more powder charges on way to many recycled cases, as well as obstructed barrels... So yeah, if you play stupid games, sooner or later you might end up wining stupid prized, regardless of the caliber, make and model used. Just saying...
The 40 is trash. Most inaccurate round ever. And it is a dying caliber. No one carries it or uses it. No law enforcement uses it. 40 smith and breaker is the name for a reason. Only people that still use are the gun ho die hards who think it’s superior but it’s not. Let’s be real. It’s a garbage round. Good luck trying to hit anything with it. Plenty of test that show how inaccurate the round is.
I love the fact that people talk the.40 down. It keeps my ammo available. I never suggest anyone purchase anything in .40
It's always in stock where I'm from & I'm glad people don't like the 40s&w. 9mm ammo is super expensive & so many suckers still buy it.
Exactly😂
lololol 4D chess
The classic "more for me" scheme. I practice that tactic as well.
Kinda like:
“Wyoming SUCKS! Don’t move here! (Especially if you’re from California!)
6:16 Loved that Paul Harrell impersonation
I remember when I first bought my Glock22 40s&w I was expecting a brutal wrist breaking recoil & to my surprise it wasn't much different than my Glock19 I couldn't believe it.
22 é maior que 19 também ajuda um pouco a mais de peso também
Yeah everybody talks like the 40 recoils like a 44mag lol
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That's what I think is funny AF 🤣 in article I saw awhile back there was a guy who said that the Glock22 recoils more than a 44 magnum LMAO 🤣 I used to have a Ruger redhawk 4.20" & that sucker recoiled hard way more than the Glock22 but still controllable.
Those who say the 40’s recoil is snappy must be worshipping false gods 😆
At work it is Glock Model 22 .40 S&W. From Gen II, skipped III, to Gen IV, and now Gen V. I loved the Gen II and our Gen V. IV had issues, which the V resolved. Great handling, hardly any recoil. User friendly.
The .40"S&W-180gr JHP has been my EDC of choice since 1990 and to this day out of a Glock 23, and I can't think of a single reason to change anything either... I've shot A TON of .40"S&W-180gr FMJFN in local IPSC and IDPA matches, to the point that in fact my G23gen2 is the handgun I shoot best and trust the most. Of course I changed springs, extractors and such over the years but even with a broken locking block it never craped on me (accuracy when to hell for sure, but it kept on ticking until the end of the match... took me a minute to changed the locking block and when back to play without a hitch). So yeah. You can safely say I'm a fanboy for both the G23 and the .40... I finally came off the fence and finally replaced it lately as my EDC, by a slide milled RMR mounted G23gen3, after a ton of work/practice to "relearn how to shoot" so to speak with the RMR, kicking and screeming if you will but never the less had to face the fact that my eyes are not and won't ever be what they used to be. So yeah. Happy to see there's still people out there who are willing to call it like it is. Thanks for sharing.
I love 40S&W so much that I own a Ruger PC Carbine in 40S&W
Agree with the comments 💯%!! The 40 is the best of both power and control. I use a micro 9mm for CC when I am in the public but when I am out in the boonies, it’s my full size 40 on my hip.
Correct
Agree 40Sw my House gun ...micro 9mm for CC or 380 bodyguard ...I'm in Florida!
Great video
I am a big fan of the 40s S&W with 165 gr.
Great informative video about the topic.
U hit the nail on the head here. 40 is the best defensive round alive. The 9mm is and will always be pissant to the 40. Always remember that 40 was born bc 9mm died. 165 grain is the speed of the 9 with the punch of the 45 . 40 cal is perfect 👍🏽
Sir you are so Right about the 40s&w. I make the same arguments when it comes to 40 vs 9mm . I like your comment " we are one cop shooting away from people realizing the error of their ways and beg 40s&w to their rescue. Awesome video thank you
Thanks for viewing! This topic is unique in that it almost completely divides the shooting world. I view them all as tools and given one tool to solve a lot of problems, 40 is it. Stay tuned, I am power testing the .40 in our next release!
Love the 40..Excellent video thanks for the vdeo and time 👍
New subscriber. 10mm and 40 my favorite
Great stuff new sub .. I personally love the .40 .. I carry it on duty and we have the freedom to carry what we want .. 9mm and above .. Gen 3 Glock 22 stainless steel guide rod .. Glock night sights .. 165 Federal HST ..
40 still a awesome 👏 round no matter how you wanna see or 👀 look at it
Thanks for your post on the .40 S&W. I'm carrying my FNX 40 in .40 S&W today. It's the caliber my local police department carries as well. No question, it packs a wallop.
History repeats. The FBI and S&W basically re-invented the .38-40WCF. Both shoot .401 jacketed S.P./H.P. 180gr bullets @ 975fps. One uses a slightly bottle necked, rimmed cartridge. The other a straight walled rimless cartridge. But the ballistics are identical. The .38-40 was popular in the border regions of the southwest and respected as a reliable fight stopper. The. 40S&W is proving itself as an equally effective round in the hands of many police departments.
I alternate my EDC between a 9mm and 40 S&W!!
I mostly carry the 40 but I have a small 9mm pistol also!!
Not to sound elitist but I like the SIG SAUER P226 chambered in .40 S&W it is very effective and thanks to Police trade in it is very affordable. Cheers.
I've often thought that for years about the bullet technology argument as well. I own a few nines nothing wrong with them but, a xds 40 is my edc!
That's what I think is dumb, 9mm fanboys act like if only the 9mm has evolved & the other pistol calibers stayed behind when improvements were made for those as well.
My first EDC handgun was chambered in .40 S&W, everyone gave me wierd looks for it. I did my research on it and I settled on if it's a good defensive round for LEOs and their hand guns it's a good round if you need to protect yourself.
I may switch it up to carry another caliber but .40 S&W was my first love as a round. And I proudly be that wierdo at your local gun club and shop who will swear by them and tell folks to consider this round in your EDC handgun you want (especially as a first time gunowner)
But let's be honest let them shit on .40, while everyone is panicking over 9mm shortages here I am stocked up on .40
.40 s&w outperforms both 9mm and .45 acp
That's why 9mm and 45acp guys hate it
@@FoulPet I'm a 45 guy and i love my 40 its a beast...im not a millimeter fan though
@@chrisdills5072 I like the 10mm I have a Glock 20 love it
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@@connoroulton8107 glock 20 não chega a 10 mil disparos pistola descartável
I have 380's, 9's, 40's, 45's, 38spl Snubbies, 357, and 22lr! If one ammo is low out there I got something else. Miami was stopped by the 38spl and 12ga pump.
I Believed in the 40SW in the 90s when it first came out...and now in 2023 I still do....Nothing but a 40SW for me and no turning Back!!❤
I've had a .40 cal pistol in my collection since the early 90's right after the cartridge first came out. I still like it and will not sell my .40 cal pistols. It's a shame it's kind of fading out but I don't think it will completely go away any time in the near future. I don't really favor one caliber over another, I like them all. Each caliber has it's purpose.
This is awesome. Your amazing keep it up. I carry an H/K sup .40 daily and love it.
This channel is undercover good. Just subscribed.🤣👍🏿💯🇺🇸
Great content. Thank you.
I am a 10mm guy. In fact I bought a S&W 1006 in the early 1990s. I am quite aware most ammo manufacturers make their 10mm load so low and light, they are basically .40 S&W strength. Couple that with Beretta introducing the model 96 and I was hooked on the .40. I no longer have my original .40; However, I do own a newer Beretta model 96A1. A .40 S&W will always be in my collection.
I only own 40 cal now days.. m&p and an xd.. I've owned several 9mm and 380 just really feel comfortable with my 40 over anything else.. I carry a full size everyday but i do live off grid and shop in a small town where half the people all carry so open carry a full size is no big deal.
Another excellent video and presentation.
Great info, thanks. I just moved to the USA and wanted something for home defence and a buddy sold me his Glock 22. Shoots really nice and I was wondering about the history of the .40 S&W.
Great information. I’ve always had a soft spot in my safe for the .40. I do have problems at the range with the 3 I have.. accuracy issues..but in my mind, it offers the best options for my likings..
My SA .40 Sub-Compact is great and accurate to 45 yards. I ❤ it.
10mm auto = too much
9mm para = too little
.40 s&w = just right
357 sig = under appreciated
@@FoulPet ya i can agree with that
@@FoulPet
If the ammo wasn't so expensive I'd buy a 357sig pistol. I love the idea of 357magnum performance in an auto pistol.
@@PerceptionVsReality333 before the issues I could get it for slightly over $20 a box 50 target ammo. Not bad. Now every is ridiculous.
@@FoulPet
I used to see it go for $19.99 per box of 50 rds before the pandemic now it goes for $49.99!
I've been a fan of the .40 since my first gun, a G23 back in around 2002. I like to shoot all cartridges but to me the .40 S&W is the perfect option, you get 9mm platform size and capacity, with bigger bullets but without the bigger frame of the .45/10mm guns. It's also a cartridge that has a lot of potential still left in it, being a solid option not only for self defense but for woods use as well. Back in the '70's there was also a cartridge called the .40 B&S, it was proprietary and never existed much beyond testing, but in essence was an early .40 S&W. The 10mm Auto made it a lot easier for .40 to exist since it was already in production and all they had to do was shorten the 10mm case and use a small pistol primer. People like to hate on the .40 but there's really no sense in it, it's a shame that really only a few gun makers still offer a .40 S&W (The Gen5 Glock .40's are incredible by the way, very accurate and easy to shoot).
Great video. I just subscribed.
I own a glock 23 and its my basic carry weapon in the the winter months, basically because it will have to punch through heavy winter clothing. And the recent study of actual armed incidents has some interesting information. But the most shocking was just how effective was the 40 caliber was just as effective as the 45acp. And the difference was the 45acp was basically not a major effective round over the 40 40cal. And was basically a statistical tie. And I'm sure this caused a major dustup with the 45 crowd. And I highly doubt if this will stem the debate. And I suspect it will only increase it. And I owm a colt 1911 and occasionally I'll take out to the range. But my glock 19 and 23 are my primary carry weapons on a daily basis. And a sig320c is my backup to my primary home defensive ar9 carbine. And my ar15 carbine is my primary all around defensive weapon. And.my four shotguns are my backup defensive weapons. And there is no one perfect defensive weapon basically. It's the best weapon for what your needs are at that particular time or incident. And there has never been and probably never be one one perfect weapon for every defensive situation. And basically it takes a lot of practice to become effective and efficient with a handgun, due to it's short sight radius and it's two points of contact with the weapon. And with a rifle or carbine or shotgun you have three points of contact with the weapon and a longer site radius, which means greater accuracy. And the saying that only a fool brings a handgun to a gunfight, has more truth than most individuals may want to admit to. I guess you could compare to a tool box. And you pick the best tool for the task at that moment.
100% agree
Based on actual LE statistics the 40s&w has the same one stop shot % as the 357 mag and that's not too shabby.
Okay, I'm going to go out on a limb (more like a tree trunk) and say that the 40 caliber will never replace the 9 mm because women in law enforcement have a hard time handling it. In our politically correct world, we can't even say that is a viable reason, but it is so true.
The FBI shootout was discussed in my Defensive Tactics class. Maddox was hit immediately by a buckshot pellet and did not shoot after that . Platt was hit through his right bicep the Silvertip 115 grain bullet was stopped by the heart. It was a fatal hit. Platt was determined to continue fighting and determined to kill. The 9mm Silvertip did exactly as designed. The FBI had additional units with Agents armed with AR-15 carbines in the area. The primary unit failed to realize how dangerous these two men were. Agent Grogan had the resources and failed to notify the local police in the area. It was a debacle. The 10mm is one of my favorite calibers. It is a very versatile caliber. The .40 S&W 165 grain load seems to have better results in actual Police shootings compared to the 180 grain loads.
Love my .40 S&W
40 G&A is a different cartridge than 10mm, not just a different name for 10mm. The case length on the 10mm is much longer than the 40G&A.
.40 s&w is the ideal cartridge caliber, but 180gr was always too heavy for the .40 s&w, great for the 10mm auto though, between 135gr minimum and 165gr maximum parameters is best, with 155gr/150gr bullet weight being ideal!
.40 s&w is not dying and absolutely should be the most popular cartridge caliber, but the sheeple choose 9mm because the herd does, they are 🐑
That's why I never buy 180 grain loads.
@@perplexingperceptions8888 cheers👍😎🍻
agree 100% 180 too heavy for caliber. I handload the 155grain...its a hammer
I've been running a Glock 22 since 2008, and all my carry ammo is 155, or 165 grain...for the EXACT SAME reasons you said!!
I like to look at 180 grain as 38 special and think of 165 and especially 155 grains like 357 magnum. One grain weight for introduction and training and the other two for carry. All in one baby. 🤣👍🏿💯🇺🇸🔥
Question? Can you shoot a 10mm through a 40 barrel or 40 through a 10 mm?
Would you say that a S&W .40 is a good first gun for someone?
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I have seen videos and comments to videos asserting that 40S&W was a dieing cartridge but I have never understood why when most police forces across the country carry it day in and day out. Maybe not so hot in the consumer market but it owns the police market.
That picture is the 4006 TSW 😊
I understand that 40s are meant to be full size. Otherwise they are hard to shoot. Chances are you will only get 1 shot at a side moving target. Maybe the whole climbing thing.
IT'S MY CARRY, EDC AND DUTY SIDEARM AND I LOVE IT !!! WHAT 9MM ? NO WAY JOSE !!! I COULD BUY 40S&W AMMO CHEAP AND PLENTY IN THE MIDDLE OF PLANDEMIC WHILE "THE POPULAR CALIBERS" PRICE WAS SKYROCKETING !!!
Thanks for sharing!
I'm kinda bummed Ruger chased a law enforcement or military contract and dropped their SR line for the American, which is only offered in .45 ACP or 9x19. I love my SR40c, and want a full sized SR40 with it. They dropped .40 S&W completely from their line it looks like, and I want a PC Charger, too XD
It's a shame Law Enforcement dropped the .40 S&W, and imo I bet cost was a factor >_> 9mm is just cheaper and like so many things in today's economy it's probably considered "good enough but also cheaper" even after I watch video after video of .40 S&W shining against 9mm and .45 ACP >_> Hopefully I never have to find out personally...
Tbh I "lucked into" .40 S&W - I was new and went "well, it's probably a good balance between 9mm and .45 so let's do that" XD Oh well. If .40 does die, it's cheap and easy to convert my little SRc between the two (for now anyway...)
9mm is used in MP5 as a standard CQB for military applications for years. Now MCK has come out with a chassis. Add a Glock 22 in 40 into that who do you think will win? For best results. 40 died expensive but my thoughts are of buying a conversion kit a 9 to 40 barrel conversion kit swap it whenever necessary and if ammo price jumps up just do a switch. Smart huh
40cal is great 👍 I don't care about the critics!
Until recently I found out the 10mm used a large pistol primer. Then my lil' pea brain started to associate why the .45 G.A.P was created. Glock was known for uniformity and standardization. Gaston never deviated from his original formula pretty much making the same pistol in different calibers.
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40 is the correct answer vs human sized questions
40 👍
I heard the 40 has the power of a 9 and the knock down power of a 45.
IMO, 40s&w is not a dying caliber it's just that too many limp wrist soyboys can't handle it.
The Dickens trial: 130lb kid takes 8 shots of 9mm before he drops over the course of 15 secs. Enough to show the true colors of 9mil. Imagine multiple and maybe heavier shooters? 38 special was too weak for the cops which is why they switched, I put the 9mil along the .38 special so if you wanna give the bad guy a chance, carry a nina.
The 40sw is the best out there for self defense and still used by law enforcement to this day including myself. The best bullet weights to me are 165 & 180 grain. I have real world self defense with 9mm & 40sw and the 40sw performs a bit better than 9mm.
Police all over the US swear by the 40s&w's effectiveness.
No, the .40 is not going anywhere.
Only way 9mm can approach .40SW is to go +P, so it's an apples and oranges comparison at that point. Best way to see which is the better round is to take a 9mm and a .40 and shoot them side by side at a steel plate rack. There is a decided difference between how they fall down with a 9 compared to how they are totally knocked down by the .40SW. More capacity than a .45, energy in the .357 range, does its business with fewer rounds needed than a 9. What's not to like?
40 over 9 and 45 all day
I have both 40 and 9mm
Damn boy! I bout blew my eardrums out..
Dont have your earbuds up to high at the beginning!!
Only problem I find is capacity
I have an old propane tank handing in my back yard at my shooting range, Shooting 380acp, 9mm, 45acp, and 40cal at it. The 40cal makes the tank swing much more, making bigger dents, and cracking the metal tank.
B,s,badass,40,1
10,mm,lite,is,a,badass,40
I hope this round stays, its greatly misinterpreted
until glock fixes the unsupported chamber in the .40 s&w handguns it is not good for the .40 s&w, as any unsupported chamber would be for any cartridge caliber
personally i like the m&p 2.0, i have 2, both chambered in .40 s&w
Buy a custom barrel. Sucks to have to invest more but if you already have a Glock, it's a good investment. As well as a 357 sig barrel. Unfortunately I've sold most of my Glock to go primarily hammer fired. Kept the 19 and 20.
I disagree. My Glock 40sw handles everything factory produced.
@@wooddawg4868 Do you reload?
@@wooddawg4868 loaded/reloaded ammo in an unsupported barrel chamber is very dangerous because of overloaded powder charges or accidental double powder charges(a very common mistake), if the 9mm glock barrel chambers were unsupported you would see just as many 9mm glock kabooms, same goes for the .45 acp, 10mm auto, .357 sig and even the .380 auto!
Have shoot a ton of .40"S&W 180gr in a Glock 23 over the last 30+ years. Still do every other weekend too. Never had an issue. When I did compete somewhat seriously in local IDPA/IPSC matches and shot reloads (to save some money...), I used a regularly grooved aftermarket barrel so my EDC one would not get fouled by the lead. Again, gazillion rounds out of G23, G27 and G35. Not a hitch. Go figure...
Now I've seen a few KABOOMs over the years out of different pistols, shotguns and rifles, even a S&W K37 revolver once and a Bereta 92FS. In all instances it was traced to negligent quality control reloads with double or more powder charges on way to many recycled cases, as well as obstructed barrels...
So yeah, if you play stupid games, sooner or later you might end up wining stupid prized, regardless of the caliber, make and model used. Just saying...
9mm or .45 ACP. .40 is a political caliber and is inferior. I've shot it many times but I own 9mm and .45 mostly. Definitely no .40 cals
The 40 is trash. Most inaccurate round ever. And it is a dying caliber. No one carries it or uses it. No law enforcement uses it. 40 smith and breaker is the name for a reason. Only people that still use are the gun ho die hards who think it’s superior but it’s not. Let’s be real. It’s a garbage round. Good luck trying to hit anything with it. Plenty of test that show how inaccurate the round is.