I'm able to only echo that. Just one may very well be "better" than another dependant upon the standards. Normally, the 9mm has my vote and I personal more 9mm handguns than .40S&W. My two PPCs also are 9mm (Sub2000 & CX4). That said, I do such as 40 S&W loads and just purchased a Beretta APX that I actually like.Shopping for a committed carry pist