What are the best platforms for the .40

General Firearms Handguns - Semi Auto
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Hello,

This is my first post on here and I have been checking out some threads and using the search function quite a bit prior to posting.

I am looking for user opinions on what the best platform for a .40 is, I have noticed that people tend to go with the M&P, 1911, and HK for .45, and Glock for 9MM from some of the threads I have read.

I tend to go with 1911’s and Glocks for the most part, however I have read some negative feedback on the Glock’s in .40.

I will be looking for a full size pistol and possibly a smaller compact, I will be looking forward to the responses as I have discovered a lot of good information since I have been checking out this site.

Thanks.

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Glock 22! :smiley:

Let the flaming begin!

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Best is hard to quantify.

I tend to look at a pistol’s ergonomics above all else first. If it fits my hand properly then it gets a second look. By fitting my hand I mean being able to reach the trigger with the pistol still in line with my forearm and pointing naturally. Unlike some, I place a significant amount of importance to a pistol that will easily point where I look without having to work to align the sights. Secondly, a low bore axis is very important to me as well.

I tend to not get too wrapped around the axle over brand names.

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The Sig P229 seems to fit the bill quite nicely along with the M&P 40 FS.

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I guess I should have stated that by best, I am looking for Reliability, Accuracy, and all around toughness ( nothing fragile).

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M&P40, but I’m biased…:wink:

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I have heard the M&P40 from a lot of people that I trust. I have no personal experience, though.

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I’ve thinned out my .40 inventory quite a bit. The only keepers are my SIG-Sauer P229 and Hi-Power.

Best, Jon

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Glock 23 for me. Never had a single problem and I KNOW that it works in a real world shooting.

J-

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Sig P229 and M&P .40 were designed for the .40 round but I would choose the M&P. Better ergo’s and better QC than Sig which has been slipping and is not worth the premium $$$ they charge.

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I see a lot of people tend to favor the M&P, is there something they do better or lets say different than Glock and other manufacturer’s for instance to have such a high recommendation? Thanks for the answers so far.

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In my opinion the M&P is a game changer when it comes to .40. Because of it’s ergonomics and I think because of the steel chassis design it is the softest shooting .40 I have ever fired. .40 in the M&P feels about like a +P in 9mm to me.

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+1 From Me

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Its not like the gun knows the difference. I’ve had G22’s w/ light, that I know wouldn’t work on the flat range.

Bob

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It was designed and built as a .40, add to that the adjustable grip, and I feel its enough better to warrant a switch.

Bob

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There’s a USP .40 in the house(my son’s) and it’s an extremely rugged and usable pistol. I’m not a huge .40 fan but if I were choosing a .40 for myself it would be one of these or an M&P,M&P due to ergos. Course the M&P will cost you less,too.

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So are the the Glocks not designed and built as a .40? If not what kind of major issues can this cause? Also are the H&K’s worth the extra money compared to Glock and the M&P? I am looking at getting a .40 and .45 along with a 9MM possibly and would like to keep them all on the same platform pretty much.

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All arounds, I think the 226 and 229 handle .40 better than any other type of handgun out there, however they are made by SIG which doesnt exactly inspire confidence these days.

I’ve fired nearly all the .40 mainstays, and I personally prefer my good old Glock model G22.

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I had a P220 a few years back and the thing was a tack driver, however every time I went to the range, when I got close to the 100 round mark it would start jamming. I also wasn’t crazy about the trigger but it was very accurate out of the box.

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I have owned 4 Glocks in the .40 S&W, and had zero issues with them.
(2) G22, G23 and a G27.