diamondd817

From what I see and hear/read, lots of LE are switching from 40 to either 9mm or 45. Numerous reasons that will only start arguments here. But 9mm more than 45. You don't see many LE switching to 40 from 9 or 45. Even the FBI (the inventor of the 40) is talking about going back to 9mm. The majority of the military is 9mm. I think the 40 will become an enthusiast only round before the 45 does.

I always liked a sprawling ranch. That's a big basement. I wouldn't worry about anyone hearing you shooting 22lr in your basement. Just don't tell your neighbors. I would however worry a little about ventilation. I assume your heating/ac air handler is in the basement? I wouldn't want that lead/powder/smell getting into my living space, which it will through your system.

9, 40, 45 in that order. 5 years from now it will be 9, 45, 40.

5mm remington

RIP "the last round I would buy"

Just because your paranoid doesn't mean people aren't watching you....

I find it interesting that Bayer just built a huge facility in Whippany, NJ.

Cool. But the Type D and Type C are 2 different models. Type C in 45 is very rare. I think they only did 1 run of them for a 1 particlar LE contract.

That's a 40 not a 45.

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How about a rare Beretta PX4 Type C in .45? The guy is asking way too much. I would offer, and I bet he will take $475. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=418164713

Probably? Definitely.

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The Patano case had no chance in a corrupt NJ court room anyway. It will also be denied Cert at the SC level. Its just another false hope and waste of everyone's time and money. What is Bach and Nappen going to cheerlead now? I know, National carry, bla, bla, bla...

Ketchup, relish, and chopped raw onion OR Ketchup and sauerkraut OR Mustard and cooked onions

I hear ya. I held one and think the ergos are great. Trigger is very good also. I could see myself picking up on of these in the near future. I would opt for the 9mm though. I'm on a 9mm kick lately. I only have 1 40 now, which is the G22 Gen4. My newest addition was a Beretta PX4 Type C in 9mm. Its unique in that its somewhat of a cross between a striker fired and hammer fired action pistol. And has no manual safety or decocker. I'm pretty impressive with it. I had the PX4 type F in 40 and it was a soft shooting 40, but this thing is a real cream puff.

. The thing that bugs me about the PPQ in 40 is the capacity - 11rd mags. Its almost as big as the Glock 22 which holds 15rds of 40 and larger than the Glock 23 which holds 13rds of 40. Being the PPQ in 9mm holds 15 rds like the Glock 19, I would expect it to hold at least 13rds of 40. Other than that the PPQ seems like a great platform.

OMG! Good work man, don't let that Colt go to waste. I have specific instructions in my will that under no circumstances should my firearms be handed over to the local police or any gun buy back upon my passing. They are to be kept by family members or sold to a FFL only!!

You might want to consider the Beretta PX4 Storm. Its a polymer frame pistol like the Glock 17 but with the same action, grip angle, and manual safety/decocker as the M9/92. It uses a rotating barrel. The recoil of the PX4 is comparable to the M9/92 in a lighter gun.

The 40 will always have more recoil than the 9mm when used in the same platforms. According to ballistic tests, the difference between modern HP 40 and 9mm self defense ammo is marginal. Don't overthink the caliber effectiveness. Will a 40 pistol wear out before a 9mm pistol of the same platform? Probably, the 40 exerts more energy on the pistol. Will you ever be able to wear out a Beretta 92 platform in 40 or 9mm? We will revisit that question when you get to the 100,000rd mark.

Wow, that's a new one. What idiot gun store counter person told you that crap?

I love how Jersey City thinks they are some important place in NJ and the world. Just because you are across the river from Manhattan, does not mean you have anywhere near the status of Manhattan. Jersey City is more like the place where Manhattan's raw sewage goes (think septic tank). The city, mayor, and pd are a joke. They all have egos bigger than life, when there is absolutley nothing there to be proud of. Its been a ghetto for many many years and will continue to be that way forever.

180gr Speer Gold Dot .40

Beretta Nano.

Go with 15rds of 9mm for your first/everything gun. The 1911 platform is only 7-8rds of .45. The 1911's are nice but I wouldn't put them in the same category of reliability as the Glock 17 or Beretta 92. They are also more complex to break down and clean. Everyone needs a 1911, but that would be my second purchase.