I can only echo that. One could be "far better" than one other depending upon the conditions. Generally, the 9mm has my vote and I personal more 9mm handguns than .40S&W. My two PPCs are also 9mm (Sub2000 & CX4). Having said that, I do such as the forty S&W lots and just bought a Beretta APX that I really like.Most initially shots are fatal conside