Looking for a good .40 Semi Auto, Price is not an issue

[FrodeMk3]

...It might be safe to say that just about everyone making semi-auto handguns' has built one in .40 S&W, It's become that popular of a round. You can even get a berreta M9 setup in .40 cal.  GL, and Good hunting.

[storch]

Originally posted by FrodeMk3
.. You can even get a berreta M9 setup in .40 cal

 why would you want to?

[Ongurth]

HK USP

If I had the money, I'd own one.

[Masherbrum]

Originally posted by storch
why would you want to?

to clear the stovepipes?  

[FrodeMk3]

Originally posted by storch
why would you want to?

It was an off-hand example. If I started to list all the pistols' that are offered in .40 Smith I wouldn't have the patience to finish the list. I'm NOT a Beretta Fanboi, but I'm sure there are a couple on this BBS somewhere.

[storch]

I like beretta shotguns and I think they are excellent even though I don't own a single example.  their pistols are so so at best, even worse are the taurus automatics.  for me when it comes to pistols the germans and swiss are the way to go with the exemption being anything originating from the fertile mind of John Moses Browning.

[acfireguy26]

Originally posted by Halo
Springfield XD.

Originally posted by Slash27



If you want a 1911 Kimber has some in .40. ParaOrdinance also might be worth looking at along with what others have posted.

The springfield XD line has full size mid size and compacts in 40,9mm,and 45acp among other less common calibers.

[eagl]

Originally posted by storch
why would you want to?

I have one because I must be proficient with the military 9mm M9 at work.  I don't want to actually OWN a 9mm, so I got the same gun but in .40.

It's reliable, very accurate, and the weight/size of the weapon makes it very comfortable to shoot.  I've gone through a couple hundred rounds in an afternoon with very little wrist fatigue, where with my Dad's S&W .40 issued by the CHP, my wrist hurt after about 30 rounds.

Yea it's big and relatively heavy, but it's comfy to shoot, reliable (in my experience, since mine has never failed), accurate, and easy to maintain.  It is not the right gun for concealed carry, but the original question did not mention concealed carry.

[eagl]

Originally posted by Heater
Ok Gun gods....

what 's the best way to go here, as I said price is not realy an issue

so I am open to suggestions

Cheers

You don't mention a purpose...  Why do you want this gun?

If it's for putting into the nightstand for home defense, get whatever fits your hand and has a decent magazine capacity since you're not going to be hauling it around all the time.  Glowing tritium sights can help aim the thing in the dark too.  If it's for concealed carry, get something small (duh) with rounded off corners.  Buy a gun magazine and you'll see plenty of ads for little autos with no sharp edges or corners to snag on clothing.  If it's for carrying around in the field, get a gun with good capacity that is accurate, heavy enough to not be fatiguing to shoot multiple times, and can survive being dropped in the mud.

My beretta serves 3 purposes - It lets me keep in practice using the same size/shape/weight gun as the one I have to qualify with at work.  It serves as a home defense weapon.  I carry it occasionally when hiking/shooting out in the woods.  I do NOT carry it concealed.  So it fits my purpose and is I think the "best" for what I need.  It's also stainless, because my sweat is very acidic and everything I touch rusts almost instantly so non-stainless steel guns (blued or whatever, I rust them all) are not a good idea for me.

So...  What's your requirement?  If you just want to look like a badass, get the biggest one you can find and strap it into a black ballistic nylon tactical holster.  The desert eagle guns are the size of a small car, so that might be what you need to go with your black ninja SWAT jammies

[deSelys]

One of my colleague is a big fan of CZ pistols.

If you don't mind a commie gun , CZ makes fine DA/SA pistols. They are relatively cheap here in Europe but they seem to be pricey in the States.

Here is the review of the
CZ 75 compact .40 S&W

[FX1]

Cant believe not one person has suggested a good quality hand made firearm. When i first started in pistol shooting i had a sig 226. For a year i shot the piss out of that gun. They are nice and work but dont do anything better than a glock for more money.

I dont think that many of you have been to a match and swapped guns with real shooters. Before i purchased my STI i shot almost everything under the sun.

If i were to line up all the these suggestions and gave you 50 rounds on each gun 9 out of 10 would go sti. I cant explain the feel and craftsmanship that they can bring to the table.

Price is the largest barrier between a good gun and a great gun. If this is not a issue than take a look at some world class small shop firearm producers in America. Especially if you love to shoot and shoot often.

[Captain Virgil Hilts]

While I do love a Kimber or other fine custom gun, I can't say I'd buy a Kimber in 40 Short & Weak. It'd be somewhat akin to buying a hand built custom Yugo. It'd still be a Yugo, even if it were custom built.

[Heater]

All,

Sorry for the slow response, was out of town for a few days,

Thanks for the info, as for what the use is,

Well it will be all around self defense, general shooting at the range, and of course the Wife will need to be able to handle it also (may even get her own) ...


And for the Dutch that are wondering about it yes I do have permits already and have checked in to the new permits etc... So it's not an issue.


Cheers

[lazs2]

I am not a fan of the 40 and so don't know a thing about it.   I would not be able to recommend anything in 40 with a clear conscience.

lazs

[Halo]

I thought about 40s too and fired several nice ones along with other calibers.  When I found the Springfield XD .45 ACP in 4-inch barrel, the quest ended.  It's just about my favorite gun.  

To me, having a .45 ACP means no second thoughts wondering if I have enough caliber or too much caliber.  It's just right for home defense, plinking, and target shooting.  

An added Glock 21 laser/light greatly enhances the Springfield XD .45 ACP's all-around effectiveness, particularly in low light and home defense.  

If I hunted with a handgun, I'd probably go with a bigger caliber revolver.  Since I don't hunt, the Springfield XD is just right.