I still think the .40 S&W was a solution to a problem that didn't exist...BUT it is a GOOD solution to a problem that didn't exist. Meaning, that I find the .40 to be a pretty nice compromise of shootability and power.
That said, I own absolutely no .40 caliber handguns...nor do I have any desire to purchase a .40 caliber handgun...or carry one. For me, I have absolutely no use for the round...as I feel confident carrying a 9mm loaded with HPs. If I need something more my .45 ACP isn't far out of reach.
But I still think .40 is an excellent round. What exact purpose it serves I don't quite understand, but I know that it does it's job as being a middle ground between 9mm and .45 quite well.
-Rob
That said, I own absolutely no .40 caliber handguns...nor do I have any desire to purchase a .40 caliber handgun...or carry one. For me, I have absolutely no use for the round...as I feel confident carrying a 9mm loaded with HPs. If I need something more my .45 ACP isn't far out of reach.
But I still think .40 is an excellent round. What exact purpose it serves I don't quite understand, but I know that it does it's job as being a middle ground between 9mm and .45 quite well.
-Rob