M&P 9mm or 40?

[gestu1]

I'm a revolver guy normally but I'm interested in the M&P pistol.
Please give me some opinions on which one to choose.
Thanks,

[wolfhunter]

Get the .40

[burchesss]

everyone knows that both are sub standerd go with a .45! LOL seriously, both are effective defence rounds, if it is for defenceive use go with the largest caliber you can shoot accuatly, but that usualy means you loose capacity. I trust my .45, but although she can shoot it, a 9mm is a more confadent choice for my wife. As a "revolver guy" I will asume you shoot at least .357 so the .40 should be easily managed, but it is a personal desistion that only you can make.

If the fear of a hi-cap mag ban causes you to loose sleep, buy a hi-cap 9mm while you still can.

[wolfhunter]

everyone knows that both are sub standerd go with a .45! LOL seriously, both are effective defence rounds, if it is for defenceive use go with the largest caliber you can shoot accuatly, but that usualy means you loose capacity. I trust my .45, but although she can shoot it, a 9mm is a more confadent choice for my wife. As a "revolver guy" I will asume you shoot at least .357 so the .40 should be easily managed, but it is a personal desistion that only you can make.

If the fear of a hi-cap mag ban causes you to loose sleep, buy a hi-cap 9mm while you still can.

I prefer .45s myself, but the OP specified 9 or .40. So I gave an answer based on the question. If the fear of a hi-cap mag ban causes you to loose sleep, shop Para's excellent selection of hi-cap .45s.

[KimberRB]

I have my 45 that I carry most of the time. However I do have both the 9mm and 40c in the M&P and I love them both. They both are very good guns and shoot very well. Here is an idea just get both.

[Shoots Running]

For pure-D self-defense, bigger is always better. But when other considerations enter the picture, such a weight, capacity, concealability, etc., all sorts of compromises begin to seep in. Not necessarily a bad thing. Most important thing to know is What do you want to use it for? Once you are absolutely clear on that, you are closer to a decision. If self-defense far outweighs any of the other considerations, I would advise you to take a serious look at a .45ACP.

[wolfhunter]

KimberRB,
When some Dems had the campaign slogan "Celibrate Diversity", my goal became owning one of each.
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[surfcc]

I love my 9c!

Surfcc

[HK4U]

It depends. Some think when it comes to ammo bigger is better i.e something in a 40. Others like myself feel more is better i.e 9mm. We all have our opinions that is for sure.

[DarrellM5]

If you want it for defensive purposes, I'd recommend the .40. If it's just for plinking/target shooting, I'd go with the 9 to save on ammo costs.