Is .40 S&W suddenly uncool?

[Squeeze]

My wife shoots my Glock .40 (Model 23) with no problems and doesn't complain about the recoil.

I'm wondering if those complaining about the recoil on the .40 cal need to revoke their "man card" or go wash the sand out from between their legs. I put a Sprinco recoil reducing guide rod in my Glock 23 and it shaves off just enough recoil for fast fllow-up shots to be accurate and fun. The whole reason for the new guide rod was for firing it one handed in the retention position. I personally love my .45 Kimber and my Glock equally, but it just kills me to hear people whining about the recoil on the .40 cal.

Now, the guys doting on the 10mm, now that's a man's cartridge right there. I fired a friend's Glock 20 not all that long ago and was really pleased at the feel and didn't think the recoil was unmanageable by any means. That being said, I'd love to have a Colt Delta Elite some day.

[Irving]

.40 is only snappy to me in my weak hand.

[cysoto]

Now, the guys doting on the 10mm, now that's a man's cartridge right there.

With the right ammunition, even the mighty 10mm can be quite manageable. BTW, this is an outstanding caliber for Bowling Pin pistol matches!

[Madusa]

Some say 40S&W guns wear out faster. They claim the higher pressure moving parts faster ect. The 40 does have more of a snap to it, but I've never broken one. One other thing, Hodgdon load data shows 9mm using the same pressure as the 40? If this was true wouldn't the 9mm be snappy and wear the same as the 40?

[hatidua]

I don't think (with current ammo choices) that it really matters. Here's a 9mm (center bullet) and some various .45's. Presumably, .40 would be similar in terms of expansion. My paper targets can't seem to tell the difference:

[SouthPaw]

Did you take that picture?

[Mr_RoP]

I think that the .40 cal works just as good as any other caliber of round when your life depends on it. I don't care for the battle of caliber so much but rather the function and feel of the weapon that fires that projectile.

[hatidua]

Did you take that picture?

I was two feet from the camera when the photo was taken by a forum member here who has already posted in this thread. He can opine if he chooses. The photo was taken two weeks ago.

[sneakerd]

I would like to know what each bullet was and what medium was used for testing.

[hatidua]

I would like to know what each bullet was and what medium was used for testing.

9mm (middle bullet) is a Federal HST 147, shot into a jugs of water stacked end to end (stopped in third gallon). The .45's weren't mine and my memory isn't what it could be. I know there's a Winchester Ranger among the .45's but the other person involved would have to weigh in on what .45's he was shooting.