I'm able to only echo that. A person may be "superior" than the other depending upon the standards. Generally, the 9mm has my vote and I have additional 9mm handguns than .40S&W. My two PPCs will also be 9mm (Sub2000 & CX4). That said, I do similar to the 40 S&W a lot and just acquired a Beretta APX that I really like.Most to start with pictures ar