Oct 23, 2001 · As for this whole .40 vs. .45 debate, in a double column high-cap gun, most guns only have about a two round difference between the two calibers. The .45 has much better wounding …

Mar 30, 2006 · IF .40 S&W were more accurate at 50 yards than .45 ACP bullseye match shooters would be all over it for the "centerfire" leg of 2700 matches. They aren't, so its pretty safe bet that it isn't.

Jun 30, 2012 · Trust me on this one, 170-180 Gr JHP 10 MM. Probably the best load widely available (if any 10 MM loads are) is the Winchester 175 Silvertip. The other two, 40 S&W & 45 ACP aren't even …

Jan 10, 2026 · It’s a little long, but it answers a lot of questions about why/how the FBI picked 9mm over .40. Bottom line, it’s the bullet/projectile, not the caliber.

Jun 20, 2010 · 9 vs. 40 vs. 45 Jump to Latest 13K views 104 replies 46 participants last post by DeltaKilo Jun 30, 2010 A

Nov 21, 2003 · The 40 is a tad more accurate betweeen these two guns----however not enough difference in group size to mean anything. My stock 1911's from various makers range from very …

Mar 1, 2006 · Hello everybody, Did anybody have a chance to compare recoill from .40S&W and .45 1911? Is the recoil from .40 substantially lower? Does .40 allow for better rapid fire? What is the …

Oct 14, 2007 · Most .45 230 gr. loads will be way over the 165 pf. Nearly everyone will be using reloads which are in the 166-171 range. I use a .45 for both. If I had to buy it all again I would go with a .40 …

Jul 3, 2019 · (Using HST 45 over HST 9mm has already got you significant gains in momentum - like 40% Not to mention almost double expanded bullet face surface area vs the 9). I don't see the need …

Jun 1, 2009 · Couldn't have said it better myself. Comparing .45 vs. .40 is like comparing Coke vs. Pepsi. Go with the one you like more. Avoid the temptation to replace parts on your brand-new 1911 …