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Talks about which is the better caliber between the 9mm and 40 caliber for self-defense is an on-going thing In the past the conventional wisdom has held that a typical handgun velocities, bigger bullets are better. Its always best to view both of these rounds (9mm vs 40 cal pistol rounds) objectively. Many LE agencies across the U.S. are following the FBI suit when they switched to the 9mm. Even though not used by the FBI, the .40 cartridge still thrivea and will continue for many years to come. .40 S&W Background First came out in 1990, the .40 S&W...

On April 11, 1986 eight FBI agents engaged in a lead slinging war with two criminals, and despite outnumbering the crooks by four-to-one, ended up losing two of their own in a debacle that changed both tactics and the choices of firearms for law enforcement as a whole. Michael Platt and William Matix were no good, despite not having a criminal record before they began their crime spree that ended their careers and lives. The two met while serving in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Matix having been a former Marine before enlisting in the Army. Platt was a Ranger. Strangely enough,...

Has anyone had any luck finding ammo?

buying quality .40 S&W reloaded ammo in the S.F., CA east bay area, or the Yuba City/Marysville, CA area I just bought a new S&W .40 and I am interested in buying .40 S&W ammo in bulk (around 2000 rounds) for myself and brother-in-law. He bought some reloaded .40 S&W last year at a gun show in Yuba City, (1000 rounds for $120 with the ammo box thrown in for free). I am looking for the same kind of deal. Where can I buy quality reloaded .40 S&W ammo? Where can I find a list of ammo dealers?