Have owned but dont own a 40 right now but would buy another. I find the most free brass in 9mil then 40 then 223. It just makes sense to have those around. They can come & go either way.
I don't see the 40 going away. Some very impressive loads for each caliber exist the 40 being no exception. In fact factory loads are available that eclipse 45 acp energy levels. When the po po here cap some fools they die but it's normally 8-16 shots hit'em. Hard to call it lame or short & weak after seeing the soft tissue damage it leaves behind.
It seems a few must not go anywhere or do much. I for one am happy to have access to guns of all sizes & that having mouse guns means I can carry even without a coat on my person most always.
Try as I might I never been able to conceal a shotgun in my pocket. It does no good in the truck, & freaks out housewives when you show up with a slug gun slung on yer back when your there to provide a service that shouldn't require a shotgun.
I've put finishing shots into deer more times than I'd care to admit to with the 9mil & never had it fail to perforate through&through. Didn't try shooting the shoulder though.
(I don't even know the meaning of that one but wanted to use it)
Frontsight calls all handguns diminutive in stopping power. That's why their training includes firing a controlled pair, & training for failure to stop scenarios. The data supports a controlled pair being much more effective(even from small cals) at eeking out stopping power from a handgun when you must because it's run what ya bring time. What did you brung?
Guess I listened, kinda look at all handguns as not ideal for self defense.
yep, I found the new ones.