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Published on July 7, 2024
Duration: 8:36

Ben Stoeger revisits shooting a .40 caliber Glock 22 with iron sights, reflecting on its perceived necessity and recoil. He notes that while the .40 S&W is more challenging and requires more effort than 9mm, his training has improved his ability to manage recoil and follow-up shots, making it less punishing than in the past. He concludes that while the platform is reliable, the .40 caliber is largely unnecessary for most applications today.

Quick Summary

Firearms instructor Ben Stoeger finds the .40 S&W caliber largely unnecessary for modern applications due to its increased recoil and cost compared to 9mm. However, his advanced training has improved his ability to manage the .40's recoil, making it less punishing than in the past, and he found shooting with iron sights acceptable.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to .40 Caliber Training
  2. 00:22Why Shoot the .40 Caliber Glock 22?
  3. 01:15History with the Glock 22
  4. 01:30.40 Caliber: Unnecessary Recoil and Cost
  5. 02:15Factory Glock Iron Sights Experience
  6. 03:04Red Dot vs. Iron Sights Perspective
  7. 04:08Recoil Management and Less Punishing Feel
  8. 05:08Years of Training and Low Impact 9mm
  9. 05:23Improved Recoil Control with .40 Caliber
  10. 06:06Recoil Control and Follow-up Shots
  11. 06:43Magazine Stuffing and Extra Recoil
  12. 07:02Overall Enjoyment of .40 Caliber Training
  13. 07:20Is it Worth Buying .40 Caliber Now?
  14. 07:30The Service Pistol of 15 Years Ago
  15. 08:03Why .40 Caliber Went Away
  16. 08:26Glad I Did It: Future Plans

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Ben Stoeger revisiting .40 caliber firearms?

Ben Stoeger is revisiting the .40 caliber, specifically a Glock 22, to use up existing ammunition and pistols he has. He aims to see how his perspective on the caliber has changed after years of training with 9mm and red dot optics.

What are Ben Stoeger's thoughts on .40 S&W recoil management?

Stoeger notes that while .40 S&W recoil is more challenging than 9mm, his advanced training has made it less punishing. He emphasizes improved recoil control and focus on follow-up shots, allowing him to manage the caliber more effectively than in the past.

How did Ben Stoeger find shooting with iron sights after using red dots?

Surprisingly, Stoeger found shooting with factory Glock iron sights acceptable. He focused on the target and found he had enough information for aiming, even though he acknowledges a red dot provides more data.

Is the .40 S&W caliber still relevant for self-defense or competition?

Stoeger suggests the .40 S&W is largely unnecessary for most applications today, citing its increased recoil and cost compared to 9mm. While reliable, it requires more effort and doesn't offer a significant advantage for typical civilian use.

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