I'm able to only echo that. A single can be "greater" than another depending upon the criteria. Frequently, the 9mm has my vote and I very own far more 9mm handguns than .40S&W. My two PPCs may also be 9mm (Sub2000 & CX4). That said, I do just like the forty S&W a lot and just purchased a Beretta APX that I really like.While every thing else Reming