Carloz Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 +1 for .40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjb45 Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Hey, Want to borrow my .40 SS for a couple of practice sessions/matches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel1212 Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 I run a .45 in "swingle stack" because that is what I have and what I like. BUT, you are setup for .40, don't have any of the parts to load .45, .45 brass is more expensive, .45 bullets are more expensive. Again I like .45 but for you it seems obvious the .40 is the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted October 24, 2007 Author Share Posted October 24, 2007 I run a .45 in "swingle stack" because that is what I have and what I like. BUT, you are setup for .40, don't have any of the parts to load .45, .45 brass is more expensive, .45 bullets are more expensive. Again I like .45 but for you it seems obvious the .40 is the way to go. I actually have a fair amount of .45 components on hand....1,000 new Starline cases, several boxes of Zero 230FMJ's, maybe 5K of WLP etc, but I only load a hundred here and there for fun. I'd have to get another caliber conversion for the Dillon to load in any volume. The flip side is I keep several thousand .40 major/long on hand at all times for the Limited gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierce195 Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 I run my Springfield 40 in SS now that I got my barrel ramp recut by Springfields Custom Shop. 40 means only loading one caliber for SS, Limited, and L10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Gaines Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 didn't vote, but for uspsa I would shoot .40 since everything is setup and don't have to change anything, but for concealed carry, would use a .45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GmanCdp Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 (edited) I just got both..... Merlin you have more singlestacks than most vendors well he does have the fastest fingers in the classified section..... 200.00 1911's i voted for the 45acp since i don't own a 40 cal... Edited October 24, 2007 by GmanCdp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baa Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Purely for USPSA Single Stack Div? .40 for sure. I plan to have one built in the near future. For all around duty though (IDPA, carry, camping, bullseye etc) I would stick with .45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry White Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 These results are diffrent from what I expected. I thought it would be 3 or 4 to 1 in favor of the .45.---------------Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 These results are diffrent from what I expected. I thought it would be 3 or 4 to 1 in favor of the .45.---------------Larry If I lived in Chicago, with would be 4 to 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted October 24, 2007 Author Share Posted October 24, 2007 These results are diffrent from what I expected. I thought it would be 3 or 4 to 1 in favor of the .45.---------------Larry Me too...it's been neck and neck from the start...very surprising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeMartens Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Based on your situation I would go with a 40s&w, however I am one of those guys that thinks a 1911 should be .45acp. I am set up to reload 45acp on my 550, to get started loading for 40s&w I just keep looking in the classified and came across a SBD Dillon set up for 40 for $250. It is sitting on my bench right now waiting for me to set it up. If you weren't already set up reloading 40s&w, then I would say 45acp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 If money was no object I'd like to have a 40 single stack so as not have to change the 650's primer system and save some $$ in components. However, what i've seen is that to get the 40's to run close to a 100% could be quite a chore while my $600 Springfield didn't need any tweaking. +1 for the .45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted October 25, 2007 Author Share Posted October 25, 2007 Wow, .40 has a slight LEAD...interesting stuff. P.S. for the folks that have mentioned .38 Super, I'm with you....I'd love to be able to carry a Gov't model in .38 Super! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken hebert Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 I gotta say .40, and I say it because I shoot Limited 90% of the time and the "feel" would be the same, almost. Know what I mean? That, and I've got a ton of .40 loaded already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel1212 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Well looking at the poll it looks like there is only one winner...GOTTA GET BOTH!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boz1911 Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 That's one even poll. I pulled the handle for the ole' 45. Maybe cause I'm old and love a classic!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Well looking at the poll it looks like there is only one winner...GOTTA GET BOTH!! Every man needs a quiver full of single stacks! Hard to really compare but I think a .40 might have a little less torque than a .45. Seems to me the gun tracks straight up and down a little better/easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SV_shooter Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 I'm new so please don't bash me here... I voted .40 as it is almost half the price to reload .45, and .40 brass is everywhere. To say a .40 isn't as reliable as a .45 is absolutely absurd! C'mon all you limited and L-10 shooters.. thats like saying your gunsmith sucks and he can't build you a reliable .40 which is ludacris! Theirs a reason it took off so fast in this sport, as well as with LEO. stay away from glocked brass, polish your feedramp. All centerfire cartridges would all have the same problems you will need to learn to dial in. .45 has served our country well. I bet if .40 was around when Sam stole the idea of the single action auto, it would of been the caliber of choice. it is a perfect medium from mousefart 9's and the venerable .45. I have 1911's/2011's in 9mm, 38SC, .40 and .45. the 9 and the .45's will be the first pistols I sell before letting go of my .40's.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted October 26, 2007 Author Share Posted October 26, 2007 Well looking at the poll it looks like there is only one winner...GOTTA GET BOTH!! Every man needs a quiver full of single stacks! Hard to really compare but I think a .40 might have a little less torque than a .45. Seems to me the gun tracks straight up and down a little better/easier. Interesting Merlin...hadn't thought about the torque issue, but physics suggests you're right. The heavier bullet in the .45 should produce a bit more torque than the lighter bullet in the .40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel1212 Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 I've always compared the 2 like this. The 40 will produce more of a snappy recoil at the same power factor and the .45 will be more of a push, torque if you will. I have always like the push more than the snap personally. Just gotta get both built identical then put the one you don't like as much in the safe for later lol. That reminds me I need another rack for more SS!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 In general, 40 cal. Single Stacks are more difficult to get 100% reliable, especially feeding, than a 45. Is this a factor for anyone? be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry White Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 In general, 40 cal. Single Stacks are more difficult to get 100% reliable, especially feeding, than a 45. Is this a factor for anyone?be I did think about that a little bit, and it did take some tuneing but it was a mag issue. I knew if anyone could make one work Benny could, and he did.---------Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markm Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 I went with the 40 for ease of reloading, and am a bad enough shot that I can't tell the difference between the two guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 Hello: I have not had all the feeding problems that people talk about with my 40. I installed a 40 barrel in my Kimber Eclipse 10mm and it has worked great. I have used 40,10mm and 45 mags and they all work. The only mags I had problems with are the Tripp mags-- go figure? If the feed ramp is correct then it will work with any mag. I voted for 40 but will be trying a 45 in back to back tests. Then I will find out what is best for me. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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