Did I buy the wrong gun???

[cobra]

OP Nothing wrong with your choice.
Shoot it a few times then decide if it's the right choice.
For instance I have a Glock and an XD and they do aim slightly different.
As for the difference between shooting the 40 and the 9mm.
Few weeks back went to the range with a freind who had just bought the XD in 40. I shot it back tp back with my 9mm.
Only difference I could notice.
The 9mm felt a tad bit more "snappy" compared to the 40 that had less snap but more push. FWIW

 

[Hol3shot]

I'm surprised people care so much about what some random people on the internet think. I'd shoot it and see what you think and go from there.
Have fun with it and be safe.

 

[virtus]

I have a glock fo-tay and love it. Nothing wrong with .40, but then again....
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[Jimbob2.0]

There is nothing wrong with ,
.40s it's reputation for Kabooms came from Glocks as they had an unsupported chamber. Even those issues have been largely discounted. I avoided .40 for many years focusing on 9mm .45 and probably everything else. Just recently got a .40 barrel for my sig 226 and have been running some and am fairly impressed with the caliber. Not really harder to handle than 9mm, accurate as any, good range of defensive ammo choices. Not my favorite, prefer .357 sig which is based on a 40 case but a good solid caliber.

Go out and enjoy it it's a fine gun.

 

[TNTBMXer]

"The handgun caliber debate is one big retarded circle jerk." You Sir, are a poet......

 

[hole punch]

This has been one of the more enjoyable caliber threads.

 

[SCARCQB]

Did you get the right pistol?

Glock by Gaston Glock
1911 by John Mosses Browning
HK USP by team HK for USSOCOM/ Offensive Handgun Weapon System
XDM by Marko Vuković/ It was originally the HS2000.

 

[Rattlesnake46319]

OP - if you're comfortable and proficient with it, then it's the right pistol for you. You've got the right idea though. Check out everything, you might find something you like better. And with that, I'm off to the range with my 1911.

Oh, and since Chad missed it: 5.7x28mm sucks.

 

[joppaj]

As Clandestine noted, .38 Special/ .357 magnum was really the only viable choice, the rest of them suck.

 

[tzoid]

I have a friend that unfortunantly had to defend himself with his Glock chambered in .40 S&W..... The result was not good for the guy that was shooting at him.

The .40 is a great self defense round. I suggest either Speer Gold Dots or Remington Golden Sabers.

 

[Jimbob2.0]

One additional throughout that is not meant to prolong a this is better than that. During the post obh am grab, 9mm couldn't be found. .40 was a little scarce but could be had. Of course there was always an overpriced box of .357 sig on the shelf

 

[boss66tcode]

Everyone has a different opinion on pistols. The XD is a reliable gun, and never mind the caliber wars. Put enough rounds down it in training to get comfy with it and you are GTG.

 

[Jason21237]

If you like the gun and can shoot it well thats the only thing that matters.Everyone has a preference and just because someone else dont like it dont mean you wont. Go get a couple boxes of ammo and put some holes in stuff.

 

[damifinowfish]

Focus your efforts on practice and familiarizing yourself with the weapon you have. What weapon you have is secondary to your proficiency with that weapon.

You have a fine caliber. Don't let these guys get under your skin. Give it some time and a few lessons and see if this is still the right gun for you.

 

[xdm4540]

Thanks for the insight everyone. Unfortunately I didn't make it to the range today, but I'm gonna shoot for one night this week.

Tim

 

[damifinowfish]

Focus your efforts on practice and familiarizing yourself with the weapon you have. What weapon you have is secondary to your proficiency with that weapon.

You have a fine caliber. Don't let these guys get under your skin. Give it some time and a few lessons and see if this is still the right gun for you.

 

[TheRedDragon]

as others said, if your comfortable shooting it, your go to go. practice as much as you can and your confidence level in your accuracy will grow. theres nothing wrong with a .40, theres been plenty of people killed with that caliber.
dont let the bashing get you down, they are hating just to hate on something. especially clandestine....watch out for that goofball.

 

[Threeband]

Now, now. Nobody in this thread has bashed Tim or his pistol. Quite the opposite. Everyone, Clandestine included, has been welcoming, supportive, and has offered constructive suggestions.

 

[GNLaFrance]

Now, now. Nobody in this thread has bashed Tim or his pistol. Quite the opposite. Everyone, Clandestine included, has been welcoming, supportive, and has offered constructive suggestions.

RedDragon and Clandestine are old friends. RD is just doing the "If I didn't like him, I wouldn't give him such a hard time" routine. I like to rank on Chad too, for the same reason.

 

[xdm4540]

I didn't take offense to anyone's comments. I think everyone has been more than helpful and I appreciate the advice.

I care about what people think in this forum because my ego is not too great to take advice on something I know little to nothing about. I wasn't asking "will I be made fun of with this gun", I was asking did I buy a horrible caliber based on the reasons I listed. If I get poked and prodded in the process, so be it. It's the internet, not real life.

Thanks again everyone.

T