I have got to get a 1911.
Ordered my xd40 the other day, I've seen nothing but good about em, I'm gonna see how much Springfield charges (and how long the wait is) to send it to em and have em install a manual safety so that there's 0% accidental discharge with a kiddo around...
I don't know about the .40 but there is a .45 in the 4" barrel with a extra safety.
I'll drop this right here.
Any more these days there isn't a huge difference between the calibers when it comes to wounds channels and penetration. Does a 147gr 9mm bullet have the knockdown power of a 255gr .45 bullet? No. But, ammo is a heck if a lot cheaper, and when shot placement is key, more practice for the same money is better. IMO. That's why I'm going with a 9mm. I was convinced I needed a .45 1911 until I saw that picture and thought a little more about it.
I'll drop this right here.
Does a 147gr 9mm bullet have the knockdown power of a 255gr .45 bullet? No. But, ammo is a heck if a lot cheaper, and when shot placement is key, more practice for the same money is better. IMO.
Oh, on that post I thought you were wanting a .40 and I was asking why not just get the .45, but if you are talking .9mm than there is a big difference.
Sweet