rjkelso Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I am considering spending some doe on a limited gun. I am aware of what's out there and the various pros and cons of each gun. However I would like to know why .40 seems to be the preferred caliber. Thank you, Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel1212 Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I am considering spending some doe on a limited gun. I am aware of what's out there and the various pros and cons of each gun. However I would like to know why .40 seems to be the preferred caliber. Thank you, Rick Because it the smallest caliber that is allowed by USPSA to make major power factor, there fore more rounds in the tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjkelso Posted June 27, 2008 Author Share Posted June 27, 2008 I am considering spending some doe on a limited gun. I am aware of what's out there and the various pros and cons of each gun. However I would like to know why .40 seems to be the preferred caliber. Thank you, Rick Because it the smallest caliber that is allowed by USPSA to make major power factor, there fore more rounds in the tube. Thank you, I guess I should read the rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidwiz Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Compared to a .45 w/ the bullet weight at the same velocity, I think that the .40 has a "snappier" recoil and it returns to target faster than a .45, which has a milder, slower recoil. That's how it feels to me. I could be different for others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistolPete Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 What they said... Plus, it's typically cheaper to shoot .40 than .45. I have several .40 limited guns and one .45. Needless to say I only shot the .45 once and that was when I bought it. Haven't really touched it since. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austinkroe Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Also .40 brass is cheaper than 10mm. Same idea as before with getting the most rounds in the tube while still making major but brass price can affect things too. It is like 9mm major vs. .38sc, for open, same rounds in the mag but 9mm brass is cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singlestack Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Capacity, capacity, capacity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrewPetree Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 you can make major power factor with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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