Vimeo installs this cookie to collect tracking information by setting a unique ID to embed videos to the website. I only currently own 9 mm handguns. es mas liviano y desarrolla una velocidad supersonica, su proyectil aerodinamico y la velocidad de boca, le dan un poder de penetracion, pero mientras no toque un organo vital, el adversario seguira disparando, aun herido por la 9 mm. Also loud as hell - enough to alert everyone in the house and even if you miss, the intruder is less likely to stick around to hear the mechanics of a pump signaling a second shot is on the way whether they're armed with a piece or a crowbar, unless they intend to harm you, rather than just steal your stuff. Muscle memory combined with good ole fashion "practice makes perfect" will allow you to drop a man in one shot and it won't matter what you grab in the night! LockA locked padlock I like the .45 Auto round. I recently moved to my country property and am living alone. The US military adopted the 38 Long Colt in 1892 thinking service men could carry more ammo and the cost to manufacture and transport would be lower per round. BS! Because out of all my handguns, this is the one I'm most accurate with. black powder compared to 22, or maybe Im just 45 spoiled! These people think the 9mm shoots magic bullets and the 45 is just slow and heavy. The lady and child suffered a terrible experience but survived. Do your research. My military friends please chime in. You ask why? For CCW I'll carry it in winter, then my G43 in summer and an LCP2 .380 BUG in my pocket. Bye, Vendetta? New developments not only improved the 9mm, modern 45ACP can make a 1 hole and 50% more energy delivered on target. Why would a European war require Brits to fight for the U. S. We helped you with your war, you didnt help us with our war. Capacity is not an issue because, I live in the DPRC (Democratic Peoples Republic of California). Its maximum pressure is 36,500 psi, which is four percent higher than SAAMIs spec for the more common 9mm Luger. Obviously, he didn't get me. Ill take the big 45 any day. Both in MY OPINION have similar kick to them. If I am going mowing in bear country, my 1911A1 and eight FMJS are with me in case God forbid a bear attack.s. This has been a very interesting post! I guess the only improved ammo is the .9mm? Ask yourself - if you had to be shot once and you got a choice of caliber, would you choose 9mm or 45? Double tap from the leather in 1.5 seconds. **Specialty round for snub nose revolvers (low speed expansion)**, Copyright 2009 | Ballistics101.com | All rights reserved. "The Judge". Some people are hard to stop. There, I fixed it. The cheaper sprays have less contents so don't spray as long. The 25 loads tested characterize a spectrum of what is available today at retail and have representative samples from the least expensive range ammo to the most advanced self-defense loads made for. Many shooters like to have the .45 ACP for home defense. Another important aspect of muzzle velocity is the difference between the speed at the muzzle and the speed at the target. The best advice when employing these rounds in a true self defense situation is a follows: "Apply judiciously and generously until the threat has stopped". I would love to hear everyone's thoughts. So, why should we expect that the USA is any different ? as are some of my other tests. Look at 5.56 vs 7.62 - the 5.56 makes havoc (spinning widely) when it enters the body which results in way more damage than the difference in diameter. The majority of U.S. police departments use 9mm. I carry a Glock 30 concealed . Thanks for bringing our gun culture forward Cody! chambered in .400 Corbon gives me the power of a 10mm in a 45 ACP case size. Adam and Eve passed on the nature of sin (spiritual death) to the whole human race (see Romans 5:12-21), which is why we MUST be "born again of the spirit in order to enter the Kingdom of God" (see John 3:3). There are many good rounds for the G19 for social work. It's a hardwired biological response. Option two; You select a certain ammunition that has been proved to not fully penetrate. Adam, Eve (before they sinned), and the Lord Jesus Christ (Who never sinned.) If you want to stop a varmint, use the largest projectile feasible. .45 is, by nature, subsonic. My kind of old LADY,but,she's probably too young for me. But lets not forget the same developments in HP ammo that allowed 9mm to catch up to .45 ACP FMJ also allowed .45 ACP HP to beef up. I would think soldiers in fire fights face similar circumstances, except with more opponents who may also have body armor, which would favor the 9mm further, since it pierces armor better. When I stuck the wire in the hole I was very surprised to see that the bullet had completely penetrated the post, at least 12Read more . If you, as an individual, can put in the training required to fully leverage 40S&W or 45acp then it can be a great choice for personal defense. I knew folks who carried small .22LR automatics (Beretta etc) or light weight revolvers that family could Mail to RVN. When I went to the former, I added up all the ammo the conducted ballistic gel tests for and averaged them out. Bear in mind that these numbers vary by manufacturer. This cookie, set by Cloudflare, is used to support Cloudflare Bot Management. I love your Pro / Con's of each. I guess now its time to do the same with .380, with all the advances in ammo technology and proliferation of .380 pistols for concealed carry. Firing 12 rounds my 9 mm wouldn't penetrate it or do catastrophic damage to it. I offer two pieces of evidence to support my notion that .45 ACP penetrates slightly more on average. What miffed me most about this test was that the gains across barrel lengths were essentially predictable. Regarding protection against tyranny, every empire in history has fallen (you know that as well as any). Now, I can see all kinds of comments coming from that one, from 'good idea' to 'that's a terrible idea'. The average 9mm hollowpoint increased in energy by just 50 foot-pounds. And the one kept loaded in the bio-lock case bedside is the Colt's Government Issue, with 2 clips of Hornady Critical Defense alongside. Due to all of these factors, law enforcement orders of 9mm ammo from all major ammunition manufacturers have spiked significantly. In my case it was no weapons displayed (but you must always assume present) against a $h!t brick linebacker. Compl ignoring the fact that it never works and it destroys nations. LEOs average 20-30% hits in a gunfight. My dream gun has always been a 1911 in 45 cal but after watching the video I'm on the fence again. real world testing and experience trumps skewed charts charts and shooting blocks of jello which are nothing more than a STARTING POINT to give you an idea what a cartridge MAY BE capable of in a REAL WORLD situation. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. In other words, when computing energy, you half the mass (as it counts less) and square or exponentially increase the velocity (because it accounts for more). Makes me question my choice of 10.5 pistol. The G30 is my EDC, the G36 is in my car's glove compartment. It must be a nightmare knowing you could be shot by a nutcase at any time, day or night. But to a victim or an attacker, what happens when an intruder gets hit by birdshot may be a lot different to 00. In dry practice, make it a habit to take a step to the left or right as the draw is occurring. You'd first have to understand what muzzle energy is without using Google. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. You WILL freeze and lose hearing and fine motor control. You'll now receive newsletters of our best articles on techniques, One of the biggest I've seen taken was 465lb. And yes,if you arent skilled with a hand gun,dont carry until you are. In fact, if one conducts these tests, one finds that there is nothing that can be observed which supports the assertion that the faster one drives non-expanding solids the deeper they penetrate.What is apparent from testing is that penetration stops increasing at impact speeds above about 1250-1300 fps. At the end of the day, marksmanship always wins out. . A range instructor at Camp Pendleton once told me most would-be handgun shooters would be more effective hurling the pistol itself at the enemy rather than trying to aim and fire it. Maybe target practice? just stick to a pistol and out to a max of 16 P.C.C. My 45ACP at 12 rounds was well on the way to chewing it apart. For more than 30 years, the Beretta M9 and M9A1 have been the standard sidearm of the US Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. The best bullet will fail, if shot placement is poor. But if both of these two are more than your are able to shoot comfortably, consider the 380. The .357 SIG Liberty does it with its rifle like speeds dumping its energy immediately on target and making temporary wound cavity matter. If I want range and penetration, I'll grab one of my rifles. Underwood ammo shows muzzle energy of 600-725 range for the 10mm and 1074-1125+ for 41. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". No need to buy specialized rounds. death) 92+%, 9mm is just over 50%. They obviously apply to other calibers as well. I like the Bodyguard, unlike a lot of people. "Facts" for silly children, maybe. There really isnt any hydrostatic shock to speak of at handgun cartridge velocities to begin with. According to Newtons famous law of equal and opposite reactions, if the bullet is leaving the projectile at a higher speed (which means higher energy), the kick of your rifle against your shoulder or a pistol against your hand will be harder. He pulled out a 9mm round and a 45 acp round and held them both in his hand. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. I pray that America will get to that stage. If your g it someone in the head, point blank, w/a blank round it should kill them. I totally agree with the author. Working with a custom 7mm Remington Magnum and 175-grain Nosler AccuBonds, I found wonderful accuracyonly to find that the muzzle velocity was slightly more than 2,500 fps instead of the 2,925 fps it should have generated. It's human nature. Faster bullets are also better for terminal performance. It is waaay better than me using my own time, ammo and chrono buddy to get it done. What they neglect to take into consideration is that in order for a cartridge to meet the testing criteria, the cartridge is required to get a minimum of 12" of penetration. Another factor to consider is the direction of the grain of the wood. In states like Connecticut where magazine capacity is limited to 10 rounds, would this restriction alter the debate in any way? Here it is for those of us who have long since forgotten: KE = 0.5 m v2 where m = mass of object v = speed of object Think of throwing a baseball: when you throw the ball with a light, slow lob, it will drop quickly and its trajectory will look more like an arch. But, I love good argumentsplease, continue. Bigger holes are better ones. A 124 grain plus P will not start dropping velocity until somewhere over 16 inches of barrel. You follow the directions on the can. ERIC! Not taking a side but this is akin to 45 vs 357. It didnt take much to convince me. It tracks the movement of the bullet in zero wind conditions, and out to 100 yards. I've never been in a gunfight, but I have been terrified out of my mind once, many years ago, when someone did come after me with a gun, and I couldn't get my knees to stop shaking. I myself started out carrying a 22.lr handgun because it was what I shot since I was a kid. Josh Wayner has been writing in the gun industry for five years. Along with comments as well! My personal favorite without a doubt is the 1911 design, even though it's heavy, expensive to shoot, and has a limited magazine. . You do not pay But I would definitely take a .45 Auto pistol over 9 x 19 handgun in most situations. He hits the nail perfectly on the head. The .380 is obviously light and slow and has the least penetration. Just ask the coroners - they can't tell the difference between someone shot by the two (they came definitely tell when a rifle is involved though). I have shot many things living and not w both calibers and i have to say that 45acp does noticeably more damage. I use Hornady critical defense in both caliber. http://www.ballistics101.com/9mm.php I shot IPSC and IDPA 30 years ago. The downside of a Glock is that it is a Glock. While the 147-grain Federal HST expanded from 9mm (roughly .35cal) to on average 15mm or .61-inches, the .45 ACP expanded from (again, roughly) 11.5mm to 25mm (.45-inches to 1-inches). Thats where the .357 SIG comes into play. This begs the question: is bigger necessarily better? I mean, the FBI testing protocol is just like Mil-Specit sounds cool til you actually know what it is. Any weapon or round in the right hands can be lethal just find whats the most comfortable and accurate with your shots. It feels good in the hand, is built like a tank, and definitely a 'cool' looking piece. An extended double stack .45 mag will give you the larger magazine capacity. Retract head from tuchus. A group of people tried that, and he killed them all, I think he killed three men with a .22 rifle. Case closed. I load for accuracy which to me is far more important. If you still wanted to maintain an ultra-short setup with a suppressor, you could go even shorter with barrel length, as the additional length of the suppressor will increase velocity. Obviously, the increased velocity will impact terminal ballistic performance. Pulling up graph for 223 one sees energy increasing almost linearly with barrel length up 18 where the graph ends. towards your level. I have good friends who shoot .45 and we all get along just fine. Muzzle velocity is the speed of the bullet as once it leaves the barrel. First; opinions are like, well you know, the hole on your back side. Glocks are the most widely used, and are certainly good enough for almost all applications. This debate of 9 versus 45 just comes down to personal choice with today's ammo. 9mm &357 same caliber but 357 alot more propellant. Good evening! Grip circumference on the 9mm and ,45 pistols is not that different. As you can see from the data, the 9mm is heavily impacted by barrel length. Shot placement and Round choice will be the determining factors for desired outcome. Actually, the US & the West generally helped the Russians defeat Germany. But if the FBI and cops have reverted to 9mm, I'm comfortable with it too. If you THINK you can shoot accurately while adrenalized, then you're whistling past the graveyard. You effin ROCK! In certain situations, such as home defense in the middle of the night, the slightly higher capacity of the 9mm handgun may make it a preferred weapon. With advancements in technology since its introduction at the turn of the 20th century, the 9mm is able to deliver similar terminal performance to rounds with heavier bullets such as the 45 ACP and 40 S&W. I think there was a fundamental mistake about over penetration in this article. The single action 1911 still offers the most accurate platform. No speed loaders, just six more rounds in the bullet loops on the holster. Momentum equals mass times velocity. When the impact speeds significantly surpass about 1600-fps, there is a very definite and measurable decrease in penetration depth. The HST .45 ACP does it with its massive permanent wound cavity (for a handgun). They and FN took care of the capacity issue. An in-depth look at 9mm ballistics. See you miss a HUGE point. So, caliber choice. By Josh Wayner The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". 9mm: FMJTC: 124: 396: 1200.38: SJSP: 125: 261: 970: As we can see from the charts above, the 9mm at double the pressure, translates to near double the amount of muzzle energy . So, its a good idea to review any state and local laws before buying a 9mm if youre set on having a 15+1 capacity gun. My test pistols came in the uniform shape of a Glock 43 (3.39), Glock 19 (4), and Glock 34 (5.3). In a bear encounter, you spray the can contents across the area the bear will be advancing through towards you, which is right in front of you. Physics is easy, and understanding it is made easier by modern innovations like your tube . ANYONE who says in a civilian encounter they can end it in 3 shots is either a psychopath, a liar, or never been in a SHTF scenario. The only drawback is that it is not super concealable for every day, but I havent looked into a shoulder holster. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. This depends what you mean by "outperforms the 9mm". If you are in a do or die situation and there is still one bad guy left you need to put down, and you only have one bullet left in your mag. I also hold no delusions that the US would have defeated the axis powers by itself. Also avg distance of civilian gunfights are extremely close quarters. Good day, Karl. 45 is that it's so much easier to see the holes on a B27 target at 25 yards than 9mm holes. Same old crap different day. Unless you've been through Massad Ayoob's classes you'll be useless once you're adrenalized. As for the difference between 9 mm and 45 does not even compare thats why when you see police having to fire many shots to take down a criminal when 1 shot from a 45 will take him off his feet You had to buy your own oversized grips. I'm not making this up. Why not buy a double stack 1911, like my ParaOrdnance p14-45? They are long-distance rifle competitors and long-distance hunters. Not always which round is bigger, faster, more powerful!!!! The 45 acp has further developed as has the 9mm still making it a far superior round. The faster the projectile (either a bullet or a linebacker), the more energy is driven into the target. 9mm became the universal choice and approved by agency bookkeepers and bean counters. Take all this with a pinch of salt, I'm no expert. A 9mm fires . Just a thought. with your statement 9mm has less recoil. That would be 1,2,3,4,5 to stop the threat and the rest to miss with. I bench load and like both cartridges, but I'll gladly carry any caliber firearm for defense as long as it is reliable, concealable and comfortable. Interesting. Time to grow up and recognize the difference between feelings (nostalgia, cool factor, historical value etc) and facts. 2. In my under experienced mind, you don't take 4 .45 rounds to the upper body and suffer life threatening injuries.you just plain and simply die. The whole point of a defensive firearm is to STOP an attacker as quickly as possible. This stands in contrast to the results from my .45 ACP test, which was relatively unaffected. So, get training. I cant see the situation where I would have to return fire on someone standing 25 yards away and where I would initiate shooting against someone at that distance. I try to get soft and hollow point ammo for both but it is far more expensive for 7.62 x 51. I will always have a 1911, because it is my favorite gun to shoot. No one in their right mind willingly chooses to use FMJs in a pistol or rifle for self-defense. Ballistics101.com's handgun testing is even more comprehensive and makes the .45 look even more powerful. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Their unique testing is quite helpful in choosing ammo and seeing what happens in similar barrels. The pistol has a dropleg tactical holster that holds 4 extra 9RD mags. It could be that when hollow points fail, 9mm isn't going deep enough, and perhaps the FMJ's don't overpenetrate in this caliber as much as others (especially because the most popular FMJ rounds are usually lighter 115 grain bullets). So follow up shots are almost more important that the 1st shot all of these variables added up, the 9mm almost will always win the advantage One advantage that was mentioned I disagree with. 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