sandkpendt
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« on: November 13, 2009, 02:42:27 PM » |
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Hello all. I am fairly new here and lookin for some advice. I already own a hi point 40 but now i am lookin for more. I was wondering, from the users view, which is a better weapon to have. I love my 40 and handle it well. I am just lookin for another to add to the family. What are some pros and cons to each of these. Hell i may even buy both if i cant decide. Thanks for any input you have.
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Corelogik
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« Reply #1 on: November 13, 2009, 02:47:11 PM » |
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I go with the 9mm for the following reasons;
1. Same size pistol, higher powered round
2. Ammo cost
3. Ammo availability (though this may be becoming less of an issue in some places)
4. Repeat 1 through 3 as needed
Enjoy.
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C9 - 01/08, JHP - 06/08,
Exercising freedom, one round at a time,...
Hey you, out of the gene pool. NOW!
I don't care how it's done in Kalifornia!
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Bomber1
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« Reply #2 on: November 13, 2009, 02:48:21 PM » |
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I go with the 9mm for the following reasons;
1. Same size pistol, higher powered round
2. Ammo cost
3. Ammo availability (though this may be becoming less of an issue in some places)
4. Repeat 1 through 3 as needed
Enjoy.
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that pretty much sums it up |
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Corelogik
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« Reply #3 on: November 13, 2009, 02:54:34 PM » |
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My JHP sits diligently and patiently at home, waiting for the dark, dark day when it will be needed to defend heart and home, praying, that such a day never comes.
My C9 makes every single range trip and shines like the debutante at the ball,...
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C9 - 01/08, JHP - 06/08,
Exercising freedom, one round at a time,...
Hey you, out of the gene pool. NOW!
I don't care how it's done in Kalifornia!
0% ~ Microsoft Free! = (
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yunggunz87
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« Reply #4 on: November 13, 2009, 03:44:20 PM » |
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I go with the 9mm for the following reasons;
1. Same size pistol, higher powered round
2. Ammo cost
3. Ammo availability (though this may be becoming less of an issue in some places)
4. Repeat 1 through 3 as needed
Enjoy.
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that pretty much sums it up yup +1 |
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dl351
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« Reply #5 on: November 13, 2009, 04:42:15 PM » |
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I go with the 9mm for the following reasons;
1. Same size pistol, higher powered round
2. Ammo cost
3. Ammo availability (though this may be becoming less of an issue in some places)
4. Repeat 1 through 3 as needed
Enjoy.
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I second that. I bought a .380 last year because it was at a gun store and I could afford it. They didn't have the 9mm. It's a nightmare finding .380 ammo right now. I have about 350 rounds that I don't want to shoot because ammo is hard to find and fairly expensive when I do find it. That's why I say go with the C9 without any hesitation. |
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ajole
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« Reply #6 on: November 13, 2009, 06:02:40 PM » |
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+1 to all the above! My first was a .40, my second was the C9...  |
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Proud owner of HP: CF.380, C9, C9 COMP, JCP, JHP, 995, 4095, 995TS.
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anon626
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« Reply #7 on: November 13, 2009, 06:06:36 PM » |
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Id say go for the 9 for the same reasons corelogic stated. I had a 380, changed it out to a 9 because of those reasons.
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tightgrouper
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« Reply #8 on: November 13, 2009, 06:16:36 PM » |
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no brainer. Especially with the HPs. 9mm. For reasons already stated.
-ammo availability
-ammo cost
-ammo availability
-did i mention 9mm cost?
-NATO
I have a fun little ballistics test for you. Buy yourself a big cheap ham. Whip up some "ballistic"-gel. Shoot steel (car door), glass (proofed) if possible. Leather (skins, seats, etc...) and see if you can tell a difference between your .40 and your new 9mm.
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shawker71
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« Reply #9 on: November 13, 2009, 06:32:41 PM » |
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Just to put my .02 in, everyone has stated the obvious. Go with the 9mm and you won't suffer ammo sticker shock or availability issues.
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Jazz
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« Reply #10 on: November 13, 2009, 07:33:19 PM » |
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Another vote for the 9mm.
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keby
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« Reply #11 on: November 13, 2009, 07:36:25 PM » |
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Yep going to have to agree with everyone on this one. While I can find .380 a lot easier now then before, it's easily on average twice as much as 9mm.
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~Jeff~
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« Reply #12 on: November 13, 2009, 08:16:34 PM » |
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I have both...actually like shooting the 380 better than the 9....but.....as everyone else has stated..ammo availability and cost is a definate factor. Still more difficult to find 380 than 9mm, even though it seems to be easing up a little.
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mrwhite4
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« Reply #13 on: November 13, 2009, 09:33:11 PM » |
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Just get both lol
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Walt4595
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« Reply #14 on: November 13, 2009, 09:41:12 PM » |
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Get the C9 first then the 380.
Although you'll shot the C9 twice as often due to the ammo cost.
Walt
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