Reeder Custom Guns - Best STEEL framed 40 out there today?

Dave H.
Best STEEL framed 40 out there today?
Sunday, October 27, 2019, 09:08

Step-son wants to get a 40, but doesn't care for alloy or polymer. I am only aware of the Springfield 1911 that comes in .40. Are there other guns? Maybe a Sig P226?

Best STEEL framed 40 out there today? - Dave H., 2019-10-27, 09:08
- there is no such thing as "the best 40". If there were - gary reeder, 2019-10-27, 13:04
  - Isn't the 40sw the equivalent of the original 38-40 loads? (nm) - Bob, 2019-10-27, 19:24
    - Yeah, easily. I like the old Ideal 175 gr. SWC - WB, 2019-10-27, 19:39
  - CZ clones - AlanT, 2019-10-27, 15:51
- Remener the 10mm Short came about by - WB, 2019-10-27, 12:05
- Most SIG classic .40s are alloy. (nm) - Stuart in GA, 2019-10-27, 11:55
- .40s - AlanT, 2019-10-27, 10:07
  - Hard to locate a BHP in 40 - Dave H., 2019-10-27, 10:11
    - BHP - AlanT, 2019-10-27, 15:43
      - Years ago as a dealer the 2-tone Tactical BHP40's - WB, 2019-10-27, 20:04
        I’ve got one. It’s the MKIII. 2-tone and it is a bit thicker - Drdougrx, 2019-10-27, 20:17
- IMI Baby Eagle is good as well. (nm) - SPB, 2019-10-27, 09:40
  - Baby eagle - Rw, 2019-10-27, 10:06
    - Baby Eagle / Compact 40 looks cool - Dave H., 2019-10-27, 10:12
      - Also reasonable price. (nm) - SPB, 2019-10-27, 15:22
- Sig, Khar, CZ, others I am sure (nm) - Jimmy J, 2019-10-27, 09:37
- Rock Island 1911 in 40 S&W is awesome... (nm) - Huey, 2019-10-27, 09:13
  - Also, The EAA Witness Elite is a nice gun... (nm) - Huey, 2019-10-27, 09:38
    - I have a Elite in 10 mm , great trigger and accurate (nm) - Sean Harper, 2019-10-27, 18:13