Thinking of getting a glock in either 9mm or 40 S&W to be used as agun to shoot at the range and possibly a close range hog gun. I imagine the 9mm has less recoil, but does it have the penetration to do a good job on pigs if shot placement is right? or is there that much diif between the 40 and the 9?

thanks

Dave

Perhaps my all-time favorite pistol is my Glock model 17. It's extremely reliable, very rugged, and as accurate as any pistol that I've owned. However, if you really expect to shoot a pig at close range, possibly a charging one, I wouldn't go with anything less than a 10mm - model 20. For stopping a potentially harmful, tough skinned animal on approach, I would go for maximum energy. Neither the 9mm nor the .40 compare. You really might need two guns for these distinctly different applications. If you don't expect to shoot pigs with it, I heartily recommend the Glock model 17.

Dave,
Definately go with the .40 over the 9MM,if those are your only options. The .40 generates alot more energy than the 9MM.Your best bet though would be the 10MM, it out performs all the other chamberings made in the Glock. I have a Smith & Wesson 1006 10MM and would not hesitate to use it on close range hogs or mid range deer hunting for that matter. I do have a hankering for a Glock 23 in .40 S&W, it would make a good back up or concealed carry weapon.
Fordfreak

If you want a gun that interchanges between 9mm, .357 SIG and .40 S&W, get whichever model fits the .40 S&W case head -- 22, 23, 24, 27, 35 for .40 S&W or 31,32,33 for .357 SIG. The 27 and 33 are ultra-compacts.

I chose the G35 over the other models because of the longer barrel, adjustable sights, and the light (3.5 lb) trigger.
The G35 is orignally chambered in .40S&W, but I do most of my shooting with a 9mm drop-in KKM barrel in it (under $200). There was no need to change the extractor, ejector or recoil spring. I did need G17 magazines though. I also have a Magna-ported Jarvis Custom barrel in .357 SIG (around $250).

.357 SIG is supposed to have similar ballistics to .357 Magnum. Hornady 357 SIG Hollow Point XTP may work on hogs -- http://www.midwayusa.com/rewriteaproduct/701883.


Gluck auf

Get thyself a G20 in 10mm. That's the kind of power you will need to drop game. In 10mm ammo, you will find two distinct power levels - one group of real snorters and the more common loadings that don't have much more zing than the .40. Pay close attention to the data on the box and you will find this stuff. The 10mm is very versatile, especially if you reload.

Also, with the G20 frame, you can buy a drop-in replacement bbl in .40SW (same case head size) and then shoot whichever one you prefer for the task at hand. A day punching holes in paper might be much nicer with the weaker .40 ammo. Combine the lower power with the much greater weight of the G20 slide, and you will probably have one of the softest recoiling .40's around!! The same 10mm mags will work for the slightly shorter .40 ammo.

The 10mm will definitely work for deer, hogs, rabbits, and on down the line. I wouldn't feel comfortable using a 9mm or a .40 for anything more than dog-sized game, unless it was at spearing distance. maxman

If you are restrickting yourself to the 9mm vs .40, then get the .40. If you think you want to hunt w/ it get a M24 or 35 w/ the longer bbl. It will give you abit more horsepower / vel.