.40 or another 9? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

deapee · 10-04-2006, 06:00 PM

Sup folks, I have the xd9 service model. I definately want to get a sub-compact, but I can't decide if I should go with another 9mm or the .40.

I mean on one hand, I won't have to worry about getting different ammo or keeping it seperate, I believe the 9 will hold more shots, and the ammo is cheaper.

On the other hand, the .40 might be a little better of a round, although I'm not entirely convinced that for self defense, the .40 has much on the 9mm at all.

Anyway, what do you guys think? thanks.

coastemac · 10-04-2006, 06:03 PM

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.... sorry, just wanted you to see my enthusiasm.

IndianaJones · 10-04-2006, 06:30 PM

Personally, I will NOT trust a 9mm if MY Life is at stake. I will say 9mm is a great plinker and it's cheap to plink with....but thats ALL it's good for. Get the .40 and be done with it.

Tomcat088 · 10-04-2006, 06:33 PM

I really like the recoil factor and price of ammo on the 9mm, but I also don't know that I'd stake my life on that round, when I know that I can handle and shoot a .40 accurately. My next XD will definately be a .40, since I already have a XD-45 Tactical. Anyway, I know it's mainly a preference deal. Go with what feels good and what you can shoot.

**hacker15** · 10-04-2006, 06:39 PM

Go 40. All the departments up here are going 40 or 45 from the 9.

Reason - 9 has far less stopping power and won't do squat against even a soft target (car door, plaster walls, etc.). Most LEOs feel outgunned when carrying a 9 since most of the BGs are armed with either a 40 or 45.

Have heard rumors that the state police is going GAP - but I haven't confirmed that yet (most of what they do they like to hold close to the vest - even from other LEOs).

Had a conversation with an armorer out in CO who works for the state police out there. They're going 45 ACP from 40 and 9. Again - stopping power can't be beat. If cost of ammo isn't a consideration, I would go 45 ACP in the service or tactical. If cost is a consideration, go 40.

Paul · 10-04-2006, 06:48 PM

If you can shoot the forty well then get it. If you can't get the nine. Either way shoot hollow point ammo.

jetsiphon · 10-04-2006, 07:01 PM

Hmm, looks like they are all about the same.

Nerves · 10-04-2006, 07:06 PM

What ever caliber allows to hit accuratly and quickly first.

deapee · 10-04-2006, 08:48 PM

Thank you jetsiphon...I've seen that photo before and numerous other comparisons between 9 and .40...and I just don't think that the .40 has much over the 9mm. Those who shoot the 40 seem to think there is nothing like it and anyone with a 9mm might as well have a 22 because they're both pointless.

I dunno, I just don't know if I can justify the extra cost of ammo, the hassle of having to buy different ammo any time I want to go out and shoot, the hassle of having to keep the very similar looking ammo seperated, etc.

Maybe a 40 will go through a car window better than a 9, but I doubt I'll be shooting through anyone's windshield anytime in the near future. And when I'm in an event that a 9mm just doesn't do the trick whereas a .40 would have, I guess that'll just be my time to go if I do make the decision to get another 9.

----- Anyway, I'm still undecided.

WilliamWallace · 10-04-2006, 09:00 PM

you should start a poll, we love polls

10-04-2006, 06:00 PM	#1
deapee XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 373	.40 or another 9? Sup folks, I have the xd9 service model. I definately want to get a sub-compact, but I can't decide if I should go with another 9mm or the .40. I mean on one hand, I won't have to worry about getting different ammo or keeping it seperate, I believe the 9 will hold more shots, and the ammo is cheaper. On the other hand, the .40 might be a little better of a round, although I'm not entirely convinced that for self defense, the .40 has much on the 9mm at all. Anyway, what do you guys think? thanks.

10-04-2006, 06:03 PM	#2
coastemac XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Miami Area, Florida Posts: 1,194	40 40 40 40 40 .... sorry, just wanted you to see my enthusiasm. __________________ coastemac U.S. Coast Guard Gunnersmate XD Service Dark Earth .45 ACP (new) XD Sub-Compact Bi-Tone .40 cal Savage Model 10 FP (6X-18X 42mm) Marlin Model 336RC 30-30 Marlin Model 17VS .17 HMR Taurus PT-908 9mm Ruger 22/45 .22lr (and a few others...)

10-04-2006, 06:30 PM	#3
IndianaJones XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Howard County, Indiana Posts: 781	Personally, I will NOT trust a 9mm if MY Life is at stake. I will say 9mm is a great plinker and it's cheap to plink with....but thats ALL it's good for. Get the .40 and be done with it. __________________ http://video.google.com/url?docid=-1...BGtholoYBTeguw

10-04-2006, 06:39 PM	#5
hacker15 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 3,480	Go 40. All the departments up here are going 40 or 45 from the 9. Reason - 9 has far less stopping power and won't do squat against even a soft target (car door, plaster walls, etc.). Most LEOs feel outgunned when carrying a 9 since most of the BGs are armed with either a 40 or 45. Have heard rumors that the state police is going GAP - but I haven't confirmed that yet (most of what they do they like to hold close to the vest - even from other LEOs). Had a conversation with an armorer out in CO who works for the state police out there. They're going 45 ACP from 40 and 9. Again - stopping power can't be beat. If cost of ammo isn't a consideration, I would go 45 ACP in the service or tactical. If cost is a consideration, go 40. __________________ If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you; that is the principal difference between a dog and a man. Mark Twain

10-04-2006, 06:48 PM	#6
Paul XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,648	If you can shoot the forty well then get it. If you can't get the nine. Either way shoot hollow point ammo. __________________ Paul

10-04-2006, 06:33 PM	#4
Tomcat088 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lubbock, Tx Posts: 688	I really like the recoil factor and price of ammo on the 9mm, but I also don't know that I'd stake my life on that round, when I know that I can handle and shoot a .40 accurately. My next XD will definately be a .40, since I already have a XD-45 Tactical. Anyway, I know it's mainly a preference deal. Go with what feels good and what you can shoot.

10-04-2006, 07:01 PM	#7
jetsiphon XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 1,192	Hmm, looks like they are all about the same. __________________ XD9 Service Black - XD45 Service Dark Earth 1945 Sistema 1911 - Para Ordnance LTC Steyr M9A1 - Glock 17

10-04-2006, 07:06 PM	#8
Nerves XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jacksonville, Fl. Posts: 2,028	What ever caliber allows to hit accuratly and quickly first. __________________ \"WHEN YOU PUT ON YOUR GUN LEAVE YOUR MIDDLE FINGER AT HOME\" NRA Member IDPA Member--Wilson Combat CQB (CDP) USPSA Member--New XD 9 Tac & G34 (Production ) IPSC Open Major--STI Trubor Grandmaster CCW's: -- XD-45 ACP 4" with Truglo TFO's & M6 Laser/Light --Kimber Tactical Pro II, ...Many More

10-04-2006, 08:48 PM	#9
deapee XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 373	Thank you jetsiphon...I've seen that photo before and numerous other comparisons between 9 and .40...and I just don't think that the .40 has much over the 9mm. Those who shoot the 40 seem to think there is nothing like it and anyone with a 9mm might as well have a 22 because they're both pointless. I dunno, I just don't know if I can justify the extra cost of ammo, the hassle of having to buy different ammo any time I want to go out and shoot, the hassle of having to keep the very similar looking ammo seperated, etc. Maybe a 40 will go through a car window better than a 9, but I doubt I'll be shooting through anyone's windshield anytime in the near future. And when I'm in an event that a 9mm just doesn't do the trick whereas a .40 would have, I guess that'll just be my time to go if I do make the decision to get another 9. ----- Anyway, I'm still undecided.

10-04-2006, 09:00 PM	#10
WilliamWallace XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,145	you should start a poll, we love polls __________________ You can get smart or you can get strong.

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