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I have been looking for a semi auto .40 for almost a year and was ready to jump before the Wuhan but then prices and availability went south. I am glad I waited because I think I did get a nice deal on a gun that wouldn't have been on my radar and is in the price range I am comfortable spending on guns. Its DA/SA which I like since I like all my guns to work in a similar fashion and since I spend a lot of time with Revo's I like that the first pull will be similar.
Now .. its been years since I have owned a .40 and traded off all my ammo so I am going to have to rebuy some defensive stuff. I don't load my own defensive rounds but I am set up to load 10mm so in essence .. except for not having anything but bullets .. I am set up to load .40 FOR THE RANGE.
So .. A little torn on what to get and looking for input. Underwood lists 165 gr going 1200fps with 528 ft lbs . Hmmmm .. Little better than 9mm velocity with a heavier bullet. Sounds pretty good
But is 180 what it was designed for? Underwoods 180 reads 1100fps and 484 ft lbs
Now I realize that it is all relatively academic since getting shot by either is going to suck and while I am no Jerry Michulek my bullets tend to go where i want them. So without the usual ... "its all about shot placement" jazz .. just looking for opinions and discussion on .40 offerings for dispatching Zombies and other miscreants.
Now .. its been years since I have owned a .40 and traded off all my ammo so I am going to have to rebuy some defensive stuff. I don't load my own defensive rounds but I am set up to load 10mm so in essence .. except for not having anything but bullets .. I am set up to load .40 FOR THE RANGE.
So .. A little torn on what to get and looking for input. Underwood lists 165 gr going 1200fps with 528 ft lbs . Hmmmm .. Little better than 9mm velocity with a heavier bullet. Sounds pretty good
But is 180 what it was designed for? Underwoods 180 reads 1100fps and 484 ft lbs
Now I realize that it is all relatively academic since getting shot by either is going to suck and while I am no Jerry Michulek my bullets tend to go where i want them. So without the usual ... "its all about shot placement" jazz .. just looking for opinions and discussion on .40 offerings for dispatching Zombies and other miscreants.