Looking for 40 cal pistol

[10ring]

I have a Glock model 22 (40 cal) I bought for home defense. After a few thousand rounds, the grip seems big and pistol gets very light toward the end of the mag.
I'm looking for a 40 cal that fits better and has some weight (metal frame) for better stability during follow up and last rounds.
The Browning Hi-Power fits very nicely. What's the +/- on the Hi-Power?
Does anyone make a 1911 style in 40, single stack mag?
What about the other major brands (HK, SIG, etc.)?

[sintax]

i'm a big fan of my springfield XD

[leelaw]

I like the P226, but I own one in 9mm.. I've seen a bunch of LEO trade-in Sig P229s in .40SW at work and they feel nice enough to make me put it on my list of "to-get."

[rorschach]

I have both an HK USP and a SIG 226 in .40, and if I had to pick one I'd go with the SIG, simply because it feels better in my hand. It's a bit heavier than the HK, has a better trigger pull, and doesnt seem as "fat" all the way around. It seems that the SIG has a bit sharper (but not uncomfortable)recoil than the HK, I believe it has something to do with the distance between the centerline of the bore and the actual grip portion. Recoil on the HK seems a lot smoother. The S&W 4006 and 410 is a real pleasure to shoot as well, the stainless 4006 being a bit heavier than the alloy 410. Rent some .40's at the range and shoot !!

I've never fired a Hi-Power in .40, so I couldnt tell ya about that.

[LOW2000]

I like the looks and the price of the CZ 40P. Only complaint i've ever heard on it is that the trigger is rough sometimes from the factory, but send it back to them or another competent smith for a tuneup and its flawless.

[Poohgyrr]

I haven't shot one of the S&Ws, but they are worth looking at, especially if you find one of the PC models.

Otherwise, the Hi Power is my hands down favorite .40.

[Sharnhorst]

Id check out the new steyr m40-1a, ergos have always been great, and un like the glocks, usp, p99,and xds(aka hs2000) its a true steel framed pistol wraped in polymer.

[Baerman]

I own a Sig 226 in 40 and I like it a lot. It's extremely accurate and in my opinon it has the best takedown system in the business. Pull the slide back,push the slide stop up, turn down the takedown switch, release the slide stop, and off comes the slide. The grip is a little big for my taste but I like the single stack feel of a 1911 best.I also own a Hi-Power in 9mm which I love. The balance and fit of a High-Power is perfect for me in 9mm. John Moses Browning knew a thing or two about designing firearms since he designed about every popular gun,(1911, Winchesters pump action shotgun's, BAR, Winchester lever action, and of course the High-Power which was his last design. I don't know if you want a SA,SA/DA, or DAO, but most manufactors make these variants in most of their models.Grips are also another thing to consider. Polymer guns your pretty much stuck with your grip unless you place one of those rubber Glock socks on. Hogue makes rubber grips for the Sigs that are pretty cheap(20 bucks) but their wood grips range from 50 to 120 bucks. A gun that I like that is sometimes called the poor man Hi-Power is the CZ 75. Their about 400 bucks and if you choose wood grips their only about 30 bucks from gunbroker. They make all the variants of trigger type and what's most important, their all on the list. The only negative thing I have to say about CZ is I hate their sights, but that is easy enough to change.

[EBWhite]

XD 40 has the look of a glock better the better grip of a 1911

[TannerBoyl]

I've never shot a High Power, but I've heard that they're excellent pistols. As far as a 1911 in .40S&W, I don't believe it's on the Totally Worthless and Utterly Useless California DOJ "Safe" Handgun Cert. List. Finding one for sale in CA may be more of a chore than it's worth.

I own a SIG P229R and an HK USPc V1 in .40S&W. They're both excellent pistols. I would highly recommend either.

Trigger The DA trigger on the USPc is a little longer and heavier. The SA feels pretty good and the reset may be a little shorter than the P229R. The P229R has a smooth DA/SA trigger and a slightly longer reset.

Finish As much as I like the Nitron finish of the SIGs, I really like the HK HE finish. It feels nicer and seems to hold up pretty well.

Controls The ambidextrous HK mag release takes a little getting used to. I end up using my index finger instead of my thumb. Personally, I'd rather use the SIG's mag release. The HK decock/safety is in a pretty good place. I'm able to manipulate it without much issue. I do like the the option to use the safety in case I want to keep a pistol cocked n' locked (a la 1911).

Magazines I've found that the HK 10rd. mags are a little cheaper (I've seen factory mags for as little as $8.00 each). The HK mags have a glossy mecgar-ish finish which is kind of nice. The HK mags seem to seat easier than the SIG mags. It's not that SIG P229 mags are hard to seat, but the HK mags are really easy. On a side note, the mags for my SIG P226R in .40S&W are a PAIN to seat.

Grip The HK grip seems to be a little thinner and the stippling and checkered strap seems to be a little more agressive. I haven't had any issues with it tearing up my hand, but I've heard some people express disgust for the checkering. I like the ability to switch out the P229 grips to whatever my mood may call, but I usually end up with the SIG factory grips on it.

Sights I really like the (3) dot sight system. HK has the (3) dot sights standard. SIG's have the bar-dot, so I usually find myself buying night sights for my SIGs.

Accuracy I shoot my P229R better than my USPc. Both are accurate, but I suppose that I'm just more used to the SIG platform.

Recoil I've found that my P229R handles recoil better than my USPc. Neither is horrible, but I feel the SIG handles a bit better. I've spoken to many who believe the opposite is true. Felt recoil (shrug).

Cost I'd bought the P229R CPO (Certified Pre-Owned) for around $500. The HK USPc I'd bought used for around $550. Both pistols were like new. The SIG came with a 1-year warranty, the USPc had the warranty card, but I haven't sent it in.

Well, I hope that I helped a little. Good luck with your search!

[rips31]

i've got a bhp, hk p2000, and sig p229 in 40sw. to be honest, i like the sig the best, but the hk is gaining. both have enough 'heft' to keep on target.

[double_action]

Id check out the new steyr m40-1a, ergos have always been great, and un like the glocks, usp, p99,and xds(aka hs2000) its a true steel framed pistol wraped in polymer.

+1 . . . Love mine.

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