This guy has a ton of experience at autopsy tables. If he highly recommends .40 and .45 pistols, then this is more than notable. I am going to retire my G17 soon and buy a G22.
Not a bad idea. He does also note, to shoot what your good and comfy with, and that's where I also stand when people ask me what they should get as far as caliber.
I explain the mag cap, the cost of the ammo, recoil, what size gun they intended to carry. A buddy of mine just bought a Taurus PT145. I personally think that was a bad move. Even an experienced user is going get deluxe recoil and likely not get an accurate 2nd shot off in rapid fire. Although, with a .45 he probably won't need to. With a 9mm, you'd probably need to.
I like my Glock 23 (Mid Frame .40S&W) Light and easy to conceal with 13 rounds in the mag + 1 chambered as it is when you buy it.
I can also use an XGrip spacer over a Glock22 mag to extend the grip AND increase capacity to 15rds + 1 in the chamber.
I can also then purchase a .357Sig Barrel for about $120, using my same G23 and G22 mags and carry either 13+1 or 15+1 rounds of .357sig in the Same Glock 23.
I can also purchase a 9mm Convesion Barrel for about $120, buy Glock 17 Mag for $25 and use the XGrip adapter to extend the grip for 17+1 rounds of 9mm, or a G19 Magazine and carry 15+1 rounds of 9mm also in the same Glock 23.
So I guess you could say I am a bit prejudice for the Glock 23 or Glock 32 since their mags are backwards compatible. For another $240 in barrels you actually have 3 guns in one, and if considered mag capacity, 6 different configurations all in 1 package. I do lean toward the G23 though sicne .40 ammo is cheaper and much more common. You can always get the barrel and shoot the .357Sig at a later date when funds permit the purchase of the barrel(s):shrug: But of course, that's JMO and suggestion to most.
