I'm able to only echo that. One could be "much better" than one other according to the requirements. Typically, the 9mm has my vote and I very own far more 9mm handguns than .40S&W. My two PPCs will also be 9mm (Sub2000 & CX4). Having said that, I do such as 40 S&W a good deal and just bought a Beretta APX that I actually like.The polymer frame is