.40 s&w?

Cody · August 11th, 2008, 01:05 AM

I know that a 4" barrel is suppose to be the optimum length for this caliber. Was wondering would I be giving up a lot if I was to drop down to a 3.5" barrel in a kahr k40, just curious?

HotGuns · August 11th, 2008, 01:09 AM

Not much.
That 3.5" will kill just as well as the 4" at normal self defense ranges.

Ram Rod · August 11th, 2008, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HotGuns

Not much.
That 3.5" will kill just as well as the 4" at normal self defense ranges.

Yep......those bullets are always going the fastest when they leave the muzzle.

TN_Mike · August 11th, 2008, 01:18 AM

Half an inch isn't going to make much if any difference at normal self defense ranges.

Go ahead and drop down to a 3.5 inch barrel if you want. It shouldn't hinder you at all.

retsupt99 · August 11th, 2008, 01:40 AM

Make it a Kimber Ultra...you'll never go back.

NCHornet · August 11th, 2008, 08:39 AM

About 50 FPS not a big deal with the .40 cal.

NCH

August 11th, 2008, 01:05 AM	#1
Cody Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Washington State Posts: 142	.40 s&w? I know that a 4" barrel is suppose to be the optimum length for this caliber. Was wondering would I be giving up a lot if I was to drop down to a 3.5" barrel in a kahr k40, just curious?

August 11th, 2008, 01:09 AM	#2
HotGuns Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 4,935	Not much. That 3.5" will kill just as well as the 4" at normal self defense ranges. __________________ AR. CHL Instr. To achieve world government, it is necessary to remove from the minds of men, their individualism, loyalty to family traditions, national patriotism, and religious dogmas.' Dr. G. Brock Chisolm

August 11th, 2008, 01:18 AM	#4
TN_Mike VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Arlington, TN Posts: 5,114	Half an inch isn't going to make much if any difference at normal self defense ranges. Go ahead and drop down to a 3.5 inch barrel if you want. It shouldn't hinder you at all. __________________ A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have. —Barry Goldwater 1968 Tennessee Firearms Association

August 11th, 2008, 01:40 AM	#5
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 14,621	Make it a Kimber Ultra...you'll never go back. __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

August 11th, 2008, 08:39 AM	#6
NCHornet Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mt Airy, NC Posts: 1,403	About 50 FPS not a big deal with the .40 cal. NCH __________________ Carry On!! NCHornet

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