Best 40 Caliber Semi Auto Handgun

Depends on what you are going to use it for. A good starting point would be the Sig Sauer P229. Has everything you are looking for, IMO.

 

Sig Sauer and HK are great guns but on the expensive side. I own both in different calibers (Sig Saur .357 Magnum, HK .45 ACP).

I also own a Glock compact .45 and a Ruger .40 S&W. The Glock has the stopping power while the Ruger has a bit less kick and my wife can handle it.

The Ruger is an inexpensive gun and would suit you quite well.

The only reason I could see buying a .40 over a .45 or a .357 would be more rounds in a clip or for someone who needs a bit less of a kick.

My favorite gun is my HK P2000SK .357 Sig. You just can't go wrong with that gun.

 

I have a Springfield XD and Glock 30, both in .40. both great guns but if I had to choose, I'd take the XD.

as an above post mentioned, the Sig Sauer P229 is a phenomenal gun but almost 2x the cost of the XD or Glock.

 

I have one and absolutely love it. I also have the .357 barrel.

 

Glock 23, have a nice day!

 

Money no object? Well that's easy. Heckler und Koch!! Sig Sauer is a close runner up. Or you can just take a huge gulp of the Jim Jones Flavoraid and get a Glock.

 

Glock Rock! hey even shoots under water! Don't try this at home.

 

Dont forget about the Taurus PT24/7 which was handgun of the year in '07 and you can save yourself alot of money instead of falling for all the hype. I sold guns at one time and what is most important to me and to the dozens of customers I sold one to was how it felt in your hand. Check them all out and then make the right decision not the 'money is no object' theory.

 

edit: its a Glock 27. I used to have a Glock 30 in .45 ACP. Duh.

 

Do what I did and buy the Springfield XD .45 compact. Compact 45 ACP that holds 14 rounds in the extended mag or 10 in the standard (compact) magazine.

BTW: for the original poster...look at the XD service in 40 or if you are not looking to conceal it look at the XD-M in 40 S&W I love the product, but have shot the Glock 22, 23 and 27 and the are suitable also. Couldn't do the Glock as I had a hard time adjusting to the grip angle.

 

Sheesh! You "Glock People".....

Besides, everybody knows even Jesus carries a Mark 23!

 

I have a Glock 23 .40 cal and a S&W MP40----both shoot nice and are easier to clean and hold..

 

Glocks are nice, get a flashlight/laser for it too

and there is a 30 clip mag available but they are very rare these days

 

I qualified for my CHL with a Glock 23 it is a very nice gun and would be a nice choice for ya.

 

I have several Glocks. I like them.

 

I checked the Sig website out. The one on the left looks like the SAS Gen 2 and on the right it looks like the standard P229. I am familar with the standard P229, I like it. I prefer a 9mm or a .45 over the .40 personally but if I had to have a .40 it would be the standard P229.

I figured a few would chime in about the Glock, they are tried and true but just don't fit my hand the way I like.

Link to the website: http://www.sigsauer.com/Products/ShowCatalogProduct.aspx?categoryid=8

 

Best?

Cost no object?

Sig.

Close thread.

 

real men use .50 caliber.
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to the original poster: Have you ever shot a .40 S&W handgun? I was hell bent on a 40 until I shot it against the .45. I liked the recoil a LOT better on the 45 even though the recoil is a bit heavier. The 40 seemed...I don't know...too snappy

 

And God carries a Colt .45!

 

The 'best' handgun for you is one that reliably puts a hole where you want it to put a hole. Go out and hold a bunch and see which ones feel best in your hand. Then find a range that rents guns and shoot the ones you like.

I have a Springfield XDm in 9mm and I love it. And how can you not love a 19 round magazine?

I'd put that on the list, as well as Sig, Glock, H&K, Taurus, S&W, etc. Find which one fits you the best and go with it.

 

Well said.

We went with a Glock (model 22 in .40 cal) because it fit well, and let us cut holes in paper like a rock star right out of the box.

Brian