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This is true on capacity,this is why I shoot limited 10 to even out the playground,at least for my reload ability! LOL!

Great point! thanks! That's what I do with both my .40 and .45,I can consistently turn faster times with the .45 than I can the .40 when both are loaded to power factor. If you're shooting 180 grain bullet, you can also try a 200 grain bullet in .40. That will definitely help you get more of a push, closer/more similar to the .45. Never thought about that! Can I load the 200 grains in the .40 to the same OAL..I am using 1.130 with the 180's,without bulging the case? I am limited to 1.135 maximum due to the xdm magazine.

Great point! thanks! That's what I do with both my .40 and .45,I can consistently turn faster times with the .45 than I can the .40 when both are loaded to power factor.

That's true on capacity and factory loads,however, when I load both to the same power factor,the .45 is still so much more pleasant,even with the heavier bullet. As far as cost,it amounts to only $4.00 per 1000 between .40 and .45 from where I purchase bullets from Thanks for the help!

This may be a stupid question,but why is the 40 S&W cartridge the caliber of choice in USPSA/IPSC shooting? What advantages does it offer over the 45 ACP? I have pistols chambered for both,my .40's hold 16 and my .45's hold 13. To me,the recoil of the .45 is so much more pleasant than the recoil of the .40,ie the 45 is a push where as the .40 is snappier when both are loaded to the same major power factor,the 40 has to be loaded to near maximum chamber pressure to make major,but the 45 can be downloaded and still make major..less chance of a kaboom. I use 180's in the 40 and 200's in the 45. My pistols are XD (m) in 40 and XD 45 Tactical and service in 45. Like I stated earlier,this may be a stupid question,but I cannot see what the 40 offers over the 45 for competition,I can shoot my 45's faster and more accurately than my 40's, this based on actual times in matches. Thanks in advance