[Morber_G19]

Just bought my first 40cal, used to use a 9mm can anyone tell me the advantages the 40cal has over the 9mm? I haven't even fired this thing yet bought it brand new.

 

[Sbiley]

Just bought my first 40cal, used to use a 9mm can anyone tell me the advantages the 40cal has over the 9mm? I haven't even fired this thing yet bought it brand new.

I have shot both.
Also just bought my first 23. Many years ago I carried a mod. 22 as a duty weapon. I liked it better for the increased stopping power, without having to carry something as big as a .45.

 

[glock19desertranger]

Heavier slug with similar velocity to a 9mm makes for good stopping power. I get to pick my 23 up on Friday, can't wait!

 

[Morber_G19]

I have shot both.
Also just bought my first 23. Many years ago I carried a mod. 22 as a duty weapon. I liked it better for the increased stopping power, without having to carry something as big as a .45.

Thanks for the info, I love the size and feel of it, just not sure if I wanna pay for ammo D= lol

 

[Morber_G19]

And just to be sure the 9mm and 40 cal. Are the same size gun right?

 

[KeenansGarage]

They do share the same sized frames yes. There are some differences though (ex. the ejector).

 

[Morber_G19]

They do share the same sized frames yes. There are some differences though (ex. the ejector).

That's what i though, but now if I wanted a 9mm or a "19" couldn't I simply do a $100 barrel swap? Magazines to obviously.

 

[KeenansGarage]

Yes, as long as you got a Lonewolf or other conversion barrel. The ejector will still work, it just may throw the brass in a different direction than you are used to.

 

[jimmyalbrecht]

Yeah, you can't buy a glock factory 9mm barrel and drop it in, it must bea conversion barrel.