[ShipWreck]

What handgun caliber do you shoot the most?

 

[devildoc]

Handgun? 45ACP

 

[NayKid]

Well, I've shot mostly .40 S&W. I recently got an XD .45 and I've been breaking it in when ever I can.

 

[wlcohen]

.40

 

[metalnova]

9mm

 

[ShipWreck]

9mm for me. I have one 40 cal now. But, I shoot 9mm the most.

 

[Zhurdan]

.357 Sig.
I love that round!

Zhur

 

[tqtran]

In this order:

5.7x28mm - shoot the most
9x19mm - Shoot this when I don't shoot 5.7 or when with other people
.40S&W - I shoot this every so often

 

[ShipWreck]

.357 Sig.
I love that round!

Zhur

What is the recoil like? More or less than a 40 cal recoil?

 

[Zhurdan]

Recoil is pretty heavy, but it's manageable. I posted a vid in that "ninja" post in the general section. I can get good doubles with it without a problem, but my Glock is also a "C", or compensated, so I'm sure that helps. It's stiffer than a .40, but not by much. I have a Kahr 98 Elite in .40 and it's smooth as butter, but that's because of the hogue grips I think. I used to have an XD in .40 and it felt like a mule kicking you in the palm of the hand compared to the Glock in .357. I think different designs as well as shooter ability really comes into account with different calibers. I'd recommend either a Glock or a Sig in .357Sig. Sig's just shoot like snot on wet glass for the most part (that's a good thing, think slick), but they have a tendancy to be ex-freeking-spensive. I reload .45, .40, 9mm, and several rifle rounds, so I shoot them all alot, but I carry the .357 so I shoot it the most. Other nice thing is, Glocks are good carry guns from an athstetic point of view. I'm not so worried about banging up my Glock like I would be if I carried my Kimber Raptor, or the Kahr.

Zhur

 

[ShipWreck]

Ok, thanks.

The one 40 I have is a PX4 - I bought it because it is the lightest recoiling 40 I have ever shot.

 

[workingman1976]

winchester 115 grain ball is great ammo i never had one bad round ever!!!!!!! knocking on wood so i wont ever have one

 

[Madhouse]

Definitely .45 ACP for handguns. One half of my gun safe is chambered in .45, but I have short guns of 5 different calibers.

8)

 

[Furyataurus]

9mm the most so far, about 2000 rounds, with 40 S&W coming in second with 130 rounds. Now I'm going to shoot the 40 more often with my new FNP 40 :?

 

[kanthek]

What is the recoil like? More or less than a 40 cal recoil?

I have a Glock 31 and have a friend with the same Glock in .40 so I have been able to shoot both and compare. The 357 does not kick any harder than the .40 - it seems to be slightly easier to control but I didn't do a true scientific test (ie shooting both pistols while not knowing which is which - mine has nights sights and the other doesn't so I can't pick one up without knowing which it is. Probably not a good idea to shoot with my eyes shut either) so my bias towards mine may color the results. I also compared it directly with a Glock .45 which definitely recoils more.

I would say if you have no problem with the .40 than the 357 will give you no trouble.

 

[mray4198]

9MM followed by 38 Special.

 

[horse9640]

.40 cal

 

[moonglorious61]

.45 acp.

This one probably could've been a poll.

 

[member548]

Cost too much

Nothing but 10mm


But I'm almost ready to cave in a buy a .40 KKM barrel.

 

[workingman1976]

Re: Cost too much

Nothing but 10mm


But I'm almost ready to cave in a buy a .40 KKM barrel.

that must cost you a few bucks