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Which handguns were designed for .40?
I've currently got a 9mm (XDm) and a .357 mag (Ruger Blackhawk)...definitely want a 1911 in .45 at some point...and I'm also interested in a .40S&W at some point as well. But, I lean towards a gun designed specifically for the .40, not one designed as a 9 and chambered up. I've found a few, but does anyone know which definitely fall into that category? Or an easy way to look that up?
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05-16-2012, 03:30 AM
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Hk usp .40
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05-16-2012, 03:37 AM
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Hi Point JCP .40 S&W
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05-16-2012, 03:55 AM
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I don't know if this even applies to your question, but I remember reading a discussion about "head support" in .40S&W pistols. Only reason I think it might apply is they stated that a 9mm pistol which was chambered up for .40S&W does not have good head support. Brands mentioned that did have it were Bersa, Springfield XD, CZ & Sig Sauer.
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05-16-2012, 05:37 AM
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Thanks guys. The HK is most likely more than I want to spend and I was hoping for something a little better than a Hi Point.
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05-16-2012, 08:55 AM
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Springfield EMP. Stoeger Cougar 40 (Beretta machinery sold to Turkey to manufacture the Cougar), high quality pistol for a decent price.
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05-16-2012, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Viking
Springfield EMP. Stoeger Cougar 40 (Beretta machinery sold to Turkey to manufacture the Cougar), high quality pistol for a decent price.
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Everything I'm seeing on the EMP makes me think it was designed for 9mm and stepped up for .40. 9mm was announced in 2006 and most reviews are for it w/also available in .40. Earliest reviews I'm finding for .40 is 2010...am I missing something?
The Stoeger looks like a nice option, though, that's a fine-looking piece. I'll have to read more on it. Thanks for the input.
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05-16-2012, 07:39 PM
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The Bersa .40 is a good pistol. They offer it in a UC (10+1) & a HC (13+1). Price range $400-$450 & maybe an ocassional good deal of $350ish. Mine is the Firestorm Mini .40 & has been flawless from day one.
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05-16-2012, 07:54 PM
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What, no love for the 10mm?
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05-17-2012, 01:21 AM
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The Bersa .40 is a good pistol. They offer it in a UC (10+1) & a HC (13+1). Price range $400-$450 & maybe an ocassional good deal of $350ish. Mine is the Firestorm Mini .40 & has been flawless from day one.
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Not a big fan of that style handgun. The Bersa Thunder Pro is more my style...but it appears to have been originally designed for the 9. Thanks for the recommendation, though.
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What, no love for the 10mm?
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Actually, it was only by accident I left that one out...I've been pondering quite a bit on a 10mm lately. Definitely interested in getting my hands on one, I've never shot one before. I like the concept and, if it lives up to my expectations, I could see going for a 10mm before a .40.
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