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Just remembered another revolver fail, i.e., the ejector unscrewed itself and locked the cylinder.

Yes, but I can check a revolver in 2 minutes, then, fire 2 cylinders and call it good (or bad).
The automatic requires a more extensive proving.

Do I prefer .40? Let's see, I have 5 right now, 2 9mm, and 2 .45 so yeah, I guess I do. I love the ease of handloading it and the versatility of it. I can tell very little difference in what some call "snappy recoil" between the .40 and 9mm +P+ loads, which was our issued load. So, with roughly the same amount of snap, I'll take the bigger hole every time and the heavier bullet will likely break bones better.
All this doesn't imply I don't like my 9's or .45's for general shooting but, I always reach for a .40 for social purposes.

I have carried the same Glock model 27 .40 cal. for the last 25 years. With a Pierce grip extension it fits my hand perfectly & recoil has never been an issue. This has been my off duty and occasional on duty gun. While the 9mm has gained popularity because of better bullets, those same bullets are available in the .40 also. There are similar size guns with a little higher capacity in 9mm but I have always liked the 27 and it's 9 rounds sure beats the old 5 shot revolver. I admit, I still have and occasionally carry my old S&W .38 though.
I know, I'm old.

I always reach for a .40 for social purposes.


"Social Purposes" I like that.







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