What are the best platforms for the .40

**JAXM4** · 12-25-08, 20:38

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.

**HK45** · 12-25-08, 21:02

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.

**rimler** · 12-27-08, 12:26

Originally Posted by rharris2163

M&P40, but I'm biased...

+1 From Me

**R Moran** · 12-27-08, 15:49

Originally Posted by jjc155

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

J-

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

**R Moran** · 12-27-08, 15:50

Originally Posted by JAXM4

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.

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

**DocH** · 12-27-08, 19:43

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.

**JAXM4** · 12-27-08, 20:19

Originally Posted by R Moran

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

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.

**variablebinary** · 12-27-08, 20:23

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.

**JAXM4** · 12-27-08, 20:30

Originally Posted by variablebinary

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.

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.