I can only echo that. 1 could be "far better" than another based on the standards. Normally, the 9mm has my vote and I own much more 9mm handguns than .40S&W. My two PPCs may also be 9mm (Sub2000 & CX4). Having said that, I do just like the 40 S&W a lot and just purchased a Beretta APX that I actually like.Notably, its journal comes with a shiny or