In states like Connecticut where magazine capacity is limited to 10 rounds, would this restriction alter the debate in any way? These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. One excellent example would be the Lehigh Defense max expansion loads in either caliber. This far Left, anti-gun rights organization slants and grossly misrepresents events by omitting vital information from their "articles" and adding bald faced lies. If you have to shoot, common wisdom says shoot to kill, worry about it afterwards. Compl ignoring the fact that it never works and it destroys nations. This is because larger bullets require more energy to be launched at a high speed. But I know you won't understand. In the real world a single hit with a .45 will stop him." While there are a number of compact .45 ACP models on the market, as a general rule, you can expect the 9mm to be more comfortable to carry in a holster. I may be considered old and not moving with the new trends, and all is good and dandy with the 9 mm and all the new ammo development, but if the .45 was good to stop the japs and the Krouts, in my book it is good to stop anyone who wants to harm me or my family. 12 RD mags, and 15 RD mags that dont take away from the beauty of the gun. Well, lets take a look at these two rounds and pit them against one another. Ad & Review Requests Practice both bullseye and tactical shooting skills. black powder compared to 22, or maybe Im just 45 spoiled! A DOE would show interactions between variables that are more significant than a single variable alone. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Enough to spawn sayings youll see all over forums (and t-shirts). I chose 45 acp. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. This way, I can make sure that he'll have some peace when I'm trying to fire some rounds on a practice target. 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). Option one; You choose to have ammunition in your pistol that is know to over penetrate because why would you need a bullet that doesn't fully penetrate something. I find it funny that people pretend that modern ammo has only improved the 9mm. for Grizzly. Now to the .45 issue: one patient was shot in the back of the leg with a .45 hydro shock round mid way up the leg which lodged in the back of the knee. In conclusion: These people that sit at the alter of the FBI make me laugh. Because out of all my handguns, this is the one I'm most accurate with. Unfortunately, this benefit may be completely canceled out in some states due to magazine restrictions. You are welcome to your opinions, but the facts are indisputable. Would it be possible to get the raw test data? The 9mm has to have much higher velocity to have the same momentum as a 45. I don't know-seek advice. Do the math. At 75 yards (225 ft) you talking about the round arriving a mere .5 seconds faster. He removed the bottleneck from the predecessors casing to meet the German militarys demand for a larger diameter projectile. I can't think of any tangible way life is better for Americans then it was prior to ww2. Youre welcome. Many shooters like to have the .45 ACP for home defense. Back in the day, there was a revolver chambered in .600 Nitro Express. just saying. Like V8 vs turbo 4 vs supercharged vs NA. When I really want to do some damage my S&W Govt. Actually, the US & the West generally helped the Russians defeat Germany. They are extremely different. However on the range I like 9mm CZ P01 or Sig Sauer, I'm of the opinion that your article, as good as it is, is lacking in accurately assessing the capacity issue. "Subsonic is slow for a bullet" lol. When I was taking a defensive hand gun course( took it multiple times ) at Front site all of my instructors had 45's. The debate over the 9mm and .45 ACP is one of the most heated conversations in the firearms community. I'm not deluded in thinking I'll be able to point and shoot more accuately than them. Correct, I have not shot many people. That being said, I would go to hell and back with my HK USP 45. Like Barbarossa said..nothing unnerves a man more than some son of a bitch that stands when he ahould be running. Pick any popular defense ammo made in both 9mm and 45ACP and the 45ACP causes more damage. Provided by Google Tag Manager to experiment advertisement efficiency of websites using their services. It is a dangerous world, much more than most believe. I used .45 ACP and full load .44 Mag in competition. LCP Max may be a contender for that first category, but I might wait for the Glock answer (a 42x? I carry a Sig P320 Compact in .45 ACP (I mainly carry .45 ACP) and 357 SIG. Must . He can tell you everything you ever wanted to know about hunting and recreational shooting. The birdshot might mess someone up, it might kill them if close enough I suppose. Velocity (FPS) Energy (ft/lb) 1135. Because of this drop in speed, a bullet, even if placed on target, may not have the energy and momentum to perform effectively. Funny thing though, the administrators weren't the ones facing the enemy and while the 38LC was easy to shoot (basically a 9mm Luger ballistic wise), it did not stop determined attackers so the Army re-issued the 45 Long Colt. Since defensive rounds aren't an option, you'll want the highest grain bullet you can get, in a soft point wadcutterwhich I don't think are even available in 9mm or .45 ACP. The 9mm also has a higher muzzle velocity than the .45 ACP because of its lighter bullets. . How about THIS for a head fake?! In my case it was no weapons displayed (but you must always assume present) against a $h!t brick linebacker. Conversely, the 9mm spits out a 115- and 147-grain bullet anywhere around 1,000 to 1,300 fps at the muzzle, with energy ranging from 294 to 495 at the muzzle. For the latter you need moderate velocity and a bullet that holds it's shape. There is a plethora of loads in both 9mm and .45 that do a better job of expanding and out perform the FBI test rounds in nearly every way. And sure, you have to keep hitting which is much easier if they are close. The following data is sourced from Ballistics by the Inch. STL like the conversation but on a different subject did anyone see the movie the card Counter I see one of the stars of the movie was wearing a Pew Pew tactical shirt. What metric are we using to judge us as the winners of ww2? Muzzle Energy Calculation You can calculate kinetic energy using the classic formula you memorized in Physics class. I have found in my many years and many hundreds of thousands of rounds spent that longer barrels arent always more accurate or faster given a set of loads or controls. Their unique testing is quite helpful in choosing ammo and seeing what happens in similar barrels. Winner: 9mm Luger Muzzle Energy of 40 S&W vs. 9mm If you load your own and clock your loads, this is not news. If I am passing through Welfareville and Methport on my way to the Promised Land, My TP 9 with 5 extra loaded 17 round magazines of 115 grain JHP will be with me. Im also not worried about cost when it comes to my defense, no compromise there either. One shot one kill at 30. "Subsonic for a bullet is slow"Again, your limited knowledge is apparent here. Less recoil , good penetration, good follow up for stopping a robber etc. I don't want to carry anything bigger. It is inherently easy to remove from safe to fire and the safety is constructed well. I am currently looking into a kimber ultra carry ii or a sig p938. lbs.). PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT & decision making! For the United Kingdom, after Dunkirk, the UK lost basically everything. He is an active competition shooter with 14 medals from Camp Perry. Today's 45s aren't that slow. JNB. When it happens your mind will likely go blank. Any reference to "stopping power" in regards to the aforementioned rounds is laughable. One important fact is the combat readiness, safety and ease of use of the 1911. Practice practice and take a gun class to learn the law. .45 S&W Shield for concealed and home defense and Glock 17 for shtf all bases covered. "Facts" for silly children, maybe. If the wound channel is indeed the same, then the 45 is the inferior round in all regards except home defense. Watch ballistics videos. the increased effectiveness of the .45 ACP roound is negligible with today's modern expanding bullets. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS The .380 is obviously light and slow and has the least penetration. What I am saying is 9mm is a better round in all the metrics that matter. You may need to spray again so a larger can is a better bet if you can afford it. Without the hydrostatic shock of a rifle round, wouldn't more organ and tissue damage be most important? Wouldn't that make the.45 leap farther ahead again, in terms of "better"? Good day, Karl. A 9mm is generally cheaper, has less recoil and higher velocity than a .45 ACP. It also delivers additional felt recoil and comes with slightly higher recoil velocity. 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. This helps ensure its continued low cost and widespread availability. Hand-Picked Daily GUN DEALS, and Exclusive Coupons Codes >>>. It usually takes longer for lung and lower toro hits to produce the same results. There are really two types of gun owners who really want to focus on muzzle velocity. He didn't make it and when they found the round it was in his neck. He also has his .40, but he finally switched to 9mm for carry after squealing about the price of ammo (I chuckled!). Like working on a car, you have to have the right tools to get the job done. Click here to learn about more handgun calibers. 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. Testing conditions were 50 degrees Fahrenheit with full sunlight. 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. e.g. with two shots in the heart from a 40 S&W. Regarding "damage" - both have about the same amount of energy, both leave indistinguishable wound tracks in pliable human tissue - we're not clay. Typically, a 9mm gun muzzle velocity ranges between 950 and 1150 fps depending on the bullet load and grain of the round. RIFLE BALLISTICS. But my favorate is 45acp. They struggled with .357 and .45. For compact or subcompact pistols I tend to favor 9mm due to recoil considerations in the smaller, lighter guns, and the magazine capacity limitations. I agree with the .45 recoil being overblown. Great review. Per chance were you assigned to Devonshire Division of LAPD? The downside of a Glock is that it is a Glock. Also keep in mind that the study, and their recommendation, was based off of the assumption that they were going to be equipping thousands of people with the new weapons. as are some of my other tests. Force is mass times acceleration squared. I had one patient shot 11 times with what looked like a .380 or 9mm, hard to tell on xray. Fast-burning powder in pistol ammo loses push after about 7-10 inches and drag can slow the bullet down. Doesnt get any simpler than that. I'll be shooting faster when I'm more confident that I can hit the target (the closer the distance; the bigger the target; the easier to handle, more accurate the gun). Those are the only advantages. 1100 fps . 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. (Here are more tips on how to shoot more accurately.). He paused, held up his pinkie, and said, "And if you hit a man right here," (raising said pinkie), "he's going down." Not sure which one is best for you? Can't go wrong with that. Some modern 45 jhp loads are creating wound channels on par with 12 ga foster slugs. 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. You WILL freeze and lose hearing and fine motor control. Except it still has less muzzle energy, penetration, and capacity than 9mm in the same platform . People call the UK weak and passive but in reality nobody NEEDS guns here. Due to its bulky size I generally leave it wedged in between the front seats of my truck so I can access it fairly quickly, I never badly carry it because of the uncomfortable size and also because I live in Florida a lot of people still dont support concealed carry as much as Id like them to so I worry about it peaking out from under the bottom of my shirt and causing an issue with someone. While a 9mm is discussing the situation A 45ACP ends the Debate..with prejudice. Interesting. Today it sends your readers to the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence." My nightstand pistol is a Glock 41, but I would only grab it if one of my AK47s stopped firing. As most modern shooting systems use a two hannd grip, the grip circumference is negligible. This is America, not the UK. Let your fellow shooters know share this article using the Facebook, Twitter and other social media icons below. I have my shooting partner tell me which to shoot. Regarding protection against tyranny, every empire in history has fallen (you know that as well as any). But I have a lot to learn in this area as well. The reality is that 30% is on the high side. chambered in .400 Corbon gives me the power of a 10mm in a 45 ACP case size. I fired four magazines on patrol engagements and was credited by MI at debriefs with seven confirmed. The 9mm carbine is rapidly replacing the 12-gauge shotgun in many areas of law enforcement, because it holds more ammunition, makes hits more easily, and has negligible recoil. It's all about the ammo. .45 People talk about stopping power and knock down power. If I want range and penetration, I'll grab one of my rifles. Like clipped on the front of your backpack harness or belt, in a manner where it can quickly be retrieved and used. American lend-lease foodstuffs accounted for over 10% of Britain's over-all food supply during the war. The Glock is my every day carry. 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