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View Poll Results: Which .40 caliber pistol to get
Smith and Wesson M&P 8 42.11%
Ruger SR40 3 15.79%
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Old 11-25-2010, 09:57 AM   #1
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Question *Need help deciding on a .40*

I can't decide which gun to get. I have been looking at the Glock 22, SR40 and the S&W M&P. I have read lots of reviews and seen videos of each and every gun but just can't decide on one. I currently have the SR9 and love it. Very accurate and feels really comfortable. I carry it concealed and it is a bit big and heavy but it's not really that big a deal to me. I am wanting to get a .40 to carry also. I am not sure about compact guns though as I have only ever had full size pistols. My dad has a Springfield XD sub compact but it's just not for me. I can get the SR40 for $402 out the door and the others are around $520 or so.

Do you loos accuracy due to the compact because of barrell length?


Anyway any advice or reviews would be helpful.
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Old 11-25-2010, 01:05 PM   #2
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Anybody have any imput?
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Old 11-25-2010, 01:24 PM   #3
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I have carried a 23 concealed for about 10 years, works for me...A 22 would be a bit larger, I prefer the 23...
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In my opinion, the Glock 23 is far more "carry-friendly" than the 22. As far as accuracy, my sub-compact Glocks are the most accurate I own, and I have all three sizes.
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In my opinion, the Glock 23 is far more "carry-friendly" than the 22. As far as accuracy, my sub-compact Glocks are the most accurate I own, and I have all three sizes.
I am the same way. I am more accurate with my G27 than either the G23 or G22.
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Old 11-25-2010, 05:51 PM   #6
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All you mentioned are reliable pistols and also the Steyr M40. No one can really tell you what is best for you. This is a personal decision and only you can pick the one which feels and points best in YOUR hand. Good luck in your quest.
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I'd rather have a CZ than those you've listed, but that's just a personal opinion. EVery manufacturer will have it's fans, you need to decide for yourself I think.
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Old 11-25-2010, 08:19 PM   #8
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Glock 23 and never look back. If its a carry gun, only one id ever consider would be a glock and I love my 23(even though i cant carry). Very accurate and never had one single issue with it. A glock 22 is gonna be a bit big to carry concealed.
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Old 11-26-2010, 09:23 AM   #9
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i have 2 glock 23's,there the perfect size
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Old 11-26-2010, 09:41 AM   #10
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I'd rather have a CZ than those you've listed, but that's just a personal opinion. EVery manufacturer will have it's fans, you need to decide for yourself I think.
I had a CZ P40 and it was a awesome gun but really heavy. I sold it to get something in polymere because I want something lighter.

Thanks for all the imput guys. I will go look at some of them today and see and feel them then make a decision I guess.
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