Subj : Re: What's your EDC?
To   : Jimmy Anderson
From : Gamgee
Date : Sun Nov 03 2024 08:03:57

-=> Jimmy Anderson wrote to Gamgee <=-

 Ga> Mine is a S&W M&P Shield Plus 9, and she doesn't have a name.  Not a
 Ga> bad idea though, I may work on that.

 JA> Mine is a Shield .40 - have thought so many times about upgrading to
 JA> a 'plus' for the extra rounds, flat trigger, etc. Thought about the
 JA> .30 Super but not sure...

Yeah, I'm a little leery of the .30 Super.  In the Shield you get 3 
additional rounds as compared to the 9mm, which is a BIG deal.  But, a 
significantly lighter bullet (100gr vs 124gr) at only 100fps faster.  
I've got to think that is less "stopping power".

Another factor in favor of the 9 is how common it is, and widely 
available.  In a SHTF scenario, you can find/take ammo and mags much 
easier.

For now at least, the .30 Super doesn't do it for me.

As for the .40, I'm less of a fan than I used to be.  Strong round no 
doubt, but a little snappy and lower magazine capacity for a given size 
of pistol.  With modern ammo technology, I think the 9 is a better 
choice.  There's a reason the FBI and many/most police departments have 
switched (back) to the 9mm.  One place that I'd still carry the .40 (not 
as a CC) would be a sidearm while out in the woods hunting with a rifle.  
Would rather have the extra punch if needed for a coyote or similar.

 JA> The new Springfield mod 3 something... Great price point! Just got
 JA> to put my hands on it...

Yes, the newest member of the XD family.  Always liked them (and the 
XDM), and that is indeed a nice price point.  Hard for me to switch away 
from S&W though.



.... A Smith & Wesson *ALWAYS* beats 4 Aces.
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