Get free updates when we add new tips, articles and more! pros y contras, el 9mm. In the real world a single hit with a .45 will stop him." Maybe 45 has a bigger physical wound channel (Ill leave hydrostatic shock out of it, though the high speed footage of it in ballistics gel is compelling) and 9mm can go through a few extra boards so it evens out. But, I love good argumentsplease, continue. I've modified the trigger pull on mine a bit. One important fact is the combat readiness, safety and ease of use of the 1911. Next, speed of follow-up shots doesn't come from the caliber. My defense weapon is the 45 at this time. I am not an expert, I've never had a bear encounter. This depends what you mean by "outperforms the 9mm". He hits the nail perfectly on the head. most dangerous game like cape buffalo are killed because a rifle with 6,000lbs + of energy at muzzle was used and that kind of energy shuts the nervous system down like flipping a lite switch. Also designated the 9mm Luger by SAAMI, and 9mm Luger by the CIP. Now that being said the 9mm has its place in a high performance situation. "Subsonic for a bullet is slow"Again, your limited knowledge is apparent here. If you want knock down power take up boxing . Departments around the country, in their never ending effort to do more with less, dont allow for practice hardly at all anymore. Both in MY OPINION have similar kick to them. One of the great things about FIREARMS in AMERICA is VARIETY! My test pistols came in the uniform shape of a Glock 43 (3.39), Glock 19 (4), and Glock 34 (5.3). The 9mm also has a higher muzzle velocity than the .45 ACP because of its lighter bullets. In my experience the 9 millimeter is effective to about 110 yards and semi effective beyond that. What does "slow" mean? I offer two pieces of evidence to support my notion that .45 ACP penetrates slightly more on average. Please inform. Here is what an okd timer officer wrote about the subject. The U.S. Navy was the last branch of service to go to the 9mm. The wound tracks of a 9mm and a .45 ACP are almost the same. Option two; You select a certain ammunition that has been proved to not fully penetrate. Do the math. For most self-defense applications Critical Defense ammo will work fine, and with a muzzle velocity of 1,135 fps out of a four-inch barrel this 115-grain 9mm bullet generates 332 ft.-lbs. My first thought is: .45 is better because it's bigger. The 919mm Parabellum (also known as 9mm Parabellum or 9mm Luger or simply 9mm) is a rimless, tapered firearms cartridge . Theyre rounds, they go boom, they go flying down the barrel. http://www.ballisticsbytheinch.com/megraphs/45auto.html EDUCATION 101. Myself I don't think the debate will ever be answered. I consider 45acp and 9mm in the same class. That being said, every one raves about the FPS of the 9mm. The big difference in the 9mm and .45 which is often overlooked is if you have less than a 4 barrel on your 9mm even the the best (law enforcement grade) ammo under preformed; which negates the smaller 9mms, I like and own both and both have a mission. That's more foolishness. Physics is easy, and understanding it is made easier by modern innovations like your tube . The marines and FBI went to the 9 so women could qualify because only 1 in 10 can with a 45. though they cant come out and say so. 1100 fps . Those who prefer lightweight 9mm projectiles enjoy lower recoil; If you select heavier bullets benefit from deeper penetration of the target. For pure destructive power there's no contestnone. Speer 124 Grain 9mm +P Ammo Average Velocity: 1194 fps Average Muzzle Energy: 392 ft/lbs choot em. In the old days cowboys put 5 rounds in their 6 shooter and money in the last chamber to be used to bury them. Equipped with a suppressor, they make ideal home defense weapons and they are less likely to over-penetrate. = 1/2 x mass x velocity squared. This isnt a pride of ownership statement either. In my case it was no weapons displayed (but you must always assume present) against a $h!t brick linebacker. Best advice ever. Momentum equals mass times velocity. My personal favorite without a doubt is the 1911 design, even though it's heavy, expensive to shoot, and has a limited magazine. But it's like buying a vehicle, or picking out a new bass as far as there are pros and cons to each one. Killing the BODY "in this world" is MORE than Sufficient. I know it would have been a lot more work but I was slightly disappointed that you did not include the Glock17 with the 4.6 inch barrel. People call the UK weak and passive but in reality nobody NEEDS guns here. First take notice that the 9mm Luger 115 gr FMJ (Blue and Black Lines on graph) drops at a much faster rate then the .40 S&W 135 gr FMJ (Red and Teal Lines on graph . So what if they are on the opposite side of a wall? All this being said, get good with whatever you get, then, just go with. You have to live, or die, by your choice. I have the M&P Shied, Glock 30. It offers a larger magazine capacity given a similarly sized firearm, And its compact nature makes it easier to carry, especially when concealed carry, Not to mention, the 9mm brings less recoil, making it an easier gun to handle especially for beginners, While the answer to this is up to debate, one thing is certain: higher muzzle velocity does equal, Unfortunately, this benefit may be completely. My experience has led me to the same conclusion. In .45 acp, with 230 grain target rounds we started shooting the same targets we shot with the 9mm and 38 spl, well guess what black powder compared to 22, or maybe Im just 45 spoiled! That's out of over 100 different rounds tested. No, youre not . If the gun isn't comfortable to carry, chances are you won't every day carry, defeating the purpose. This length ratio maximizes the projectile velocity. Set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin, this cookie is used to record the user consent for the cookies in the "Advertisement" category . Well then YOU become the weapon. The common reasoning that having more than enough, or having the most you can carry because you can 'never have enough', well, it's not something anyone can make others believe one way or the other. They are equally comfortable to carry and to shoot. 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. Once you're done with your YouTube videos, come back when you get some real world experience with that one 9mm you've taken to the range once. Even better if you have the means and the skills to build one yourself, get to know what you're shooting inside and out! This really isn't the place for an in depth spiritual discussion, but your comment was interesting. That would explain why unbelieving (LOST) people in "HELL" "BURN, but NEVER BURN-UP"..!!!"??? Even if you use only factory and clock the loads, this is not news. Then why is it when I shoot my 45 into a tree trunk I have to use a knife to dig the bullet out but when I shoot it with a 9mm the bullet just bounces off ? Tracy. LCP Max may be a contender for that first category, but I might wait for the Glock answer (a 42x? Later I believe you can make darn near any caliber and pistol you have just as flexible as the next caliber. So you can literally grab, draw, aim and shoot. A lot of posts and comments online like this are theory, maybe based on some truth or facts, but a lot of people theorize on this and that. The HST .45 ACP does it with its massive permanent wound cavity (for a handgun). By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Muzzle Velocity ft/sec. lbs. I am looking at building a 9mm in AR platform and would be interesting to see the difference between a 5, 7.5, 8.5, and 10.5 barrel length to see if there in much increase in the velocity. Measurements are the opposite of vague . "Glock Perfection" is a MYTH. It will give some confidence in its use. Although both mass and velocity contribute to the muzzle energy, the muzzle energy is proportional to the mass while proportional to the square of the velocity. But the 45 does outperform the 9mm realistically. Were now getting into some fairly heavy physics, but as a shooter, and especially a hunter, you need to remember that a bullet will slow downrange. It effectively supplanted the 38 Special for police use thanks in large part to its superior ballistics and functionality in semi-auto firearms. As the mass of the projectile does not change, appreciatively, what is reduced is the velocity of the projectile. The velocity gains experienced were so unsurprising that I found that I was able to guess before looking at the chronograph by the time I was shooting the Glock 34. (Remember the linebacker.) If Im going with a traditional hollow point, give me .45 ACP Federal HST +P at 950 FPS. 30.06 You are right; the soul is eternal, and only God can condemn it to hell, and ultimately to "the Lake of Fire." It's much quicker to spray left to right or right to left in front of you than get a gun out. While a 9mm is discussing the situation A 45ACP ends the Debate..with prejudice. And, once you get below 9 rounds in the weapon, bullet effectiveness becomes much more important. 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. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". I rely on my skill to execute the shot. Nothing against the 9mm, I own several, for the range, not for carry. BE SAFE!! My plan is to magazine dump the pistol towards the threat, en route to my Colt M4, then lay down a wall of suppressive fire until the police respond to my alarm. 9mm is the solution. Or does it take a .500 Smith? Shotguns, rifles, pistolshe's been collecting them all for over a decade. Overall, I'll carry 9mm when outside my home, eventually acquire a double stack .45 ACP for home defense, and will shoot the 1911 for fun :). Go out and shoot some pumpkins, you will see the massive difference between 45 and 9mm. 9mm: FMJ (Military Classic) 115: 389: 1234: 9mm: FMJ: 115: 338: 1150 . lbs.). Compared to the pistol, the average carbine-fired hollowpoint produced slightly less penetration and had a slightly smaller recovered diameter. Yes, that is the case, the .45 Thompson has ridiculous recoil. Best Barrel Length For 9mm Based on the data above, it appears that almost all loads tested got their greatest percentage increase in velocity up until about a 7" barrel length. This debate of 9 versus 45 just comes down to personal choice with today's ammo. My understanding is that most defensive shootings occur at 10 feet or less; probably because of the requirement to hold off until you are in fear of losing your life (home invasions not withstanding). The .40's heavier bullet means that when fired, it has a little slower velocity. The birdshot might mess someone up, it might kill them if close enough I suppose. The 135-grain Critical Duty load, by contrast, travels at 1,100 fps from a five-inch pistol and generates 369 ft.-lbs. It's also recommended that you practise with a spray before you hit bear country, so you know how the spray works and how to spray effectively. Today it sends your readers to the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence." Our liberties have eroded because we've had generations of snowflake feel gooders raise and educate our youth to believe their hippie nonsense and they are more than willing to trade their freedom for that occasionally fluffy feeling in their tummies. What miffed me most about this test was that the gains across barrel lengths were essentially predictable. Thats the meat eater .lol. Takeaway? Not sure which one is best for you? I'm not sure 45 is a good choice for bear country, most folks choose a large caliber magnum revolver with bonded solids for that job. It depends on the body armor (type and quality) as well as the ammunition used. Wrong, you change the angle. Muzzle Energy: 369 lb/ft (230gr at 850FPS) 304 lb/ft (124gr at 1050FPS) . Wouldn't that make the.45 leap farther ahead again, in terms of "better"? How about THIS for a head fake?! 5 Rounds of Hell. Underwood ammo shows muzzle energy of 600-725 range for the 10mm and 1074-1125+ for 41. That has nothing to do with WWII and everything to do with people not remembering or even wanting reminders of our past to keep them on the right path. Unfortunately for LEOs, the kind of training that can effectively simulate actual firefights is limited to our special forces folks, as most PDs dont have the budget or manpower to train well for actual gunfights. For the elderly, the recoil of the standard 1911 45 is lesser because of its weight. It'll take all kinds of enthusiasm away from your intruder whether you use choked turkey shot or 00. Many say that it is all about round placement, true, but I have seen .45 rounds place in none critical areas and still knock the person off theor feet. I currently carry a .40 s&w. Golden saber .65 But if both of these two are more than your are able to shoot comfortably, consider the 380. Click here to learn about more handgun calibers. Before 1911, soldiers hit with a 9mm were still advancing even if mortally wounded. Its essentially a 9mm magnum. They're comparable. 9mm loads frequently deliver a muzzle energy greater than 300 ft lbs. I very clearly state that slow is a relative reference to the speed of other bullets . death) 92+%, 9mm is just over 50%. When you have an over penetration or miss, which is likely in an adrenaline filled situation. Time to grow up and recognize the difference between feelings (nostalgia, cool factor, historical value etc) and facts. I had never thought about all this before the day that an Iraq veteran, who loves hunting, told me use a BB gun to shoot rats in your backyard and carry a large magnum as a backup against a hog charging against you. Hi Catherine. Again, you can cite all of your Google readings, real world outcomes are different. Some people prefer the heavier feel of a .45 ACP, while others find the light and slim nature of the 9mm easier to use. I fired four magazines on patrol engagements and was credited by MI at debriefs with seven confirmed. With a wider selection of officers being able to shoot handguns chambered in 919mm, many departments choose this caliber so they can standardize around a single firearm and loading, making logistics and supply easier. The 45 has been used by the military FAR longer than 9mm and the 9's are used because they are cheaper, more available and have easier recoils. Later on in life I started to practice shooting again and worked with many different calibers. 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. Clumsy, deaf and with tunnel vision. Some times much faster. YouTube - Store data on what videos from YouTube the user has seen - 2. I'm sticking with ole tried and true 1911. The penetration myth is a myth. Go to a range and rent some guns until you find one that you can shoot well. .45 People talk about stopping power and knock down power. Weve really missed you since 2016!). Their testing shows seven 9mm rounds that equal or exceed 500 ft lb, with 4 hitting between 511 and 540 ft lb. Plan. Muzzle velocity is simply a measure of the speed of the projectile the moment it leaves the barrel. He probably also thought that a .22 LR will bounce around inside the rib cage. Who knows , maybe well all be carrying 5.7x28 in 20 years. The cartridge is, without a doubt, the most . If you come into my home, they're carrying what's left out in a bag. When I went to the former, I added up all the ammo the conducted ballistic gel tests for and averaged them out. My defense weapon is the combat readiness, safety and ease of use of great! 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