So I have a P320compact that I am quite fond of. I like the overall feel and want to expand using the X-Change kits. I don't own anything other than 9mm pistols and the whole X-Change kit concept is really nice for being able to shoot all sorts of calibers on the same platform.
I am going to pick up a full size P320 kit, either 9mm or .40 S&W. here is some info that may sway me one way or another:
- I have a few cases of 9mm ammo already. I have no .40 on hand but that's fixable but I would also feel compelled to stock another caliber.
- I have shot a few .40 pistols and they were fine but couldn't justify the additional cost of ammo over 9mm. I have since realized it can be almost the same cost if the ammo is sourced appropriately.
- I hope to do a full season of IDPA/USPSA starting next spring. The full size slide would put me in the SSP for IDPA. If my understanding is correct, .40SW would be easy to get into the Major PF group while 9mm is usually minor.
- I would need to get a handful of magazines for the .40 where as I could use my current 9mm mags on my current compact frame.
- I have a stash of HD/EDC 9mm ammo. I would feel compelled to also pick up .40 HD ammo just because.
I am leaning towards the 9mm kit but I also feel like I'm not making the most of the modularity of the system. OTOH, I really like to shoot 9mm and I'm finally starting to feel like I am getting half decent at it and there's no reason to throw more variability into the mix.
Is there any reason to have caliber versatility?? Am I just doing myself an overall disservice by wanting more variety?
HALP!
I am going to pick up a full size P320 kit, either 9mm or .40 S&W. here is some info that may sway me one way or another:
- I have a few cases of 9mm ammo already. I have no .40 on hand but that's fixable but I would also feel compelled to stock another caliber.
- I have shot a few .40 pistols and they were fine but couldn't justify the additional cost of ammo over 9mm. I have since realized it can be almost the same cost if the ammo is sourced appropriately.
- I hope to do a full season of IDPA/USPSA starting next spring. The full size slide would put me in the SSP for IDPA. If my understanding is correct, .40SW would be easy to get into the Major PF group while 9mm is usually minor.
- I would need to get a handful of magazines for the .40 where as I could use my current 9mm mags on my current compact frame.
- I have a stash of HD/EDC 9mm ammo. I would feel compelled to also pick up .40 HD ammo just because.
I am leaning towards the 9mm kit but I also feel like I'm not making the most of the modularity of the system. OTOH, I really like to shoot 9mm and I'm finally starting to feel like I am getting half decent at it and there's no reason to throw more variability into the mix.
Is there any reason to have caliber versatility?? Am I just doing myself an overall disservice by wanting more variety?
HALP!
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