Get the M&P compact 40. You can buy a .357 barrel later and shoot .357 Sig using the same .40 magazines. You can also buy a 9mm conversion barrel and shoot 9mm with 9mm magazines.
You cannot, however, get the 9mm and shoot .357 or .40 in it later.
I'm looking to get a M&P 357 compact or a 9 compact. Anybody have a any good or bad about them?
When bullet penetration is a key element for incapacitating a bad guy, I want something that will actually do that...like a .357sig, .357mag, .40 S&W, 10mm, .45acp, etc.
I'm looking to get a M&P 357 compact or a 9 compact. Anybody have any good or bad about them?
The .357 Sig is not a necked down .40 S&W cartridge, but closer to a necked and trimmed 10mm cartridge...
In fact, the right 9mm round penetrates every bit as good as the .357 sig or .40 S&W.
I going to get a 357sig. Anybody have one for sale?
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Harder to find ammo, more expensive, bigger "bang", harder to shoot, likely decreased re-sale value, no increased performance...
Oh, and shot placement AND penetration both count...but penetration carries more weight in terms of the final outcome!
That's just it, its not. Shot placement is.
This study shows that penetration is about the same: Best Choices for Self Defense Ammo
In fact, the right 9mm round penetrates every bit as good as the .357 sig or .40 S&W.