I'm able to only echo that. A single may be "superior" than another depending upon the conditions. Generally, the 9mm has my vote and I own additional 9mm handguns than .40S&W. My two PPCs are 9mm (Sub2000 & CX4). That said, I do just like the forty S&W a good deal and just purchased a Beretta APX that I actually like.Like the 1911, this pistol has