You think that you can outshoot a cop? Another reason for the swap, one the author forgot to mention was that, for the most part, NATO armed forces had already moved to the 9mm. Thats why my husband is getting a Sig Sauer .45 ACP for Christmas. Of course they would have already wiped us out so that's not really an issue. I shoot 240 consistently with my 40 and would never carry a 9 unless I had to. I can't imagine that trade would be so great either. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. I am beginning to practice with the 9 mm more. Energy is a square of velocity. 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. Yes, that is the case, the .45 Thompson has ridiculous recoil. Another benefit is that both are bottleneck cartridges dramatically lowering the chance of a failure to feed malfunction, an issue with both the 9mm and .45. and 45LC with one shot kills, both head shots. Velocity / Muzzle Energy Test Results. you can not have any mags that hold more then 10 rounds, so I had to buy 10 round mags for the model 59 and at the same time I found 10 round ags for the m1991A. The 135-grain Critical Duty load, by contrast, travels at 1,100 fps from a five-inch pistol and generates 369 ft.-lbs. When you said buy both at the end I was thinking .45 for carry and 9mm for backup. 3. The point that the wound tracks are almost the same according to the 2014 report is very surprising to me and frankly illogical looking at the bullet size, both uncollapsed and collapsed. .45 being a nuclear bomb!!! I have both, I have practiced more with the 45 ACP. The reality is that 30% is on the high side. http://www.ballistics101.com/45_acp.php Do the math. Last time I saw the statistics on it, most domestic self defense gun fights occur in 6 or less feet. Best argument I ever heard was, even if your hollowpoint fails to expand, a .45 will always punch a .45 hole. They took refuge in some kind of small room with a door on it. Must Praised for being compact and easier to handle than its .45 ACP counterpart, the 9mm has become one of the most popular rounds in the world. He also has his .40, but he finally switched to 9mm for carry after squealing about the price of ammo (I chuckled!). Very informative article! At one time the 10mm was in consideration for the FBI. Capacity is not as huge a deal as you make it out to be, you tried to compare police shootings to civilian ones. People don't. There is no perfect handgun, life always has compromises. However, there might not be enough time for all that. That said, I'm splitting hairs, because I can handle both well enough, and I would feel well armed with either. I compete with them all. You say bullet technology has caused the 9mm to catch up with the .45acp. An extended double stack .45 mag will give you the larger magazine capacity. And, lighter projectiles shed velocity faster than heavier projectiles. Listen--great article but here are thedsalient poinyts. Many handgun enthusiasts believe that bigger is, in fact, better and love everything that the .45 ACP has to offer. The bullet doesn't matter if you can't shoot it with some accuracy. The Glock is my every day carry. I have total confidence in that pistol. The velocity of a projectile is always fastest when it leaves the barrel. NYPD study had their officers at 18% accuracy in gunfights. No more mild steel targets to shoot at, it completely deformed Muzzle Velocity ft/sec. Well the most elite special forces still use 45 acp, is it because it is better? The .45, it started stopping threats way back in 1911 and it still does just as well today. 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. When comparing the Glock compacts in both calibers, the 9MM was less bulky, lighter, and easier to conceal. doubleclick.net - browser supports cookies. One of the great things about FIREARMS in AMERICA is VARIETY! lbs.). Skeet shooting and duck hunting are his all-time favorite hobbies, but he's more than ready to talk your ear off about collecting and sport shooting as well. Firing 12 rounds my 9 mm wouldn't penetrate it or do catastrophic damage to it. Karl, youve clearly done no ballistics research and are relying entirely on anecdotes and your own experience. 30% is being nice. So, even if the 45 "hits harder", that only matters if your on target. Im a little bit late to the party, but thanks for this. Youll hear a lot of people say that the .45 is better because it shoots a bigger caliber bullet, or that the 9mm is better because of its capacity. It stops would be's and penetration is a non issue. http://www.ballisticsbytheinch.com/megraphs/45auto.html 26+1 rounds of 45 in a 5 pound package with little to no recoil? 1) by making bigger holes and 2) by making more holes. I had been on the fence regarding 9mm and .45ACP for a long time, then I purchased a couple of different 9mm semi-autos for carry over a few years, with .380 for backup. 230gr X 800fps = 184000 or PF of 184. And I don't think I'd feel like any of them are particularly wimpy neither, unless it was a 22lr that went through with minimal damage. Or pick up some Federal HST 185 grain 45 ACP, 1140 fps! Their is also a cost difference thou if you look around you can get ammo cheaper. Stop trying to justify taking effective weapons away for less effective ones. If you have to reassess after every shot, then that first shot needs to count. 9mm is the way to-go. The 9mm generally comes in loads of between 88-147 grain. The FBI employs some smart people. One thing I do like about 9mm ammo that wasn't mentioned is the weight especially in bulk. 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. If you want to go further or apply wind resistnece then use custom seetings with our ballistic calculator. Here we go agin, 9mm vrs 45, Either way, the 9mm and the .45 ACP both pack a strong enough punch to neutralize any threat. 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. All handgun wounds will combine the components of penetration, permanent cavity, and temporary cavity to a greater or lesser degree. I say do your research and spend time on range with both weapons and carry them both! Would I even ever use it? Its essentially a 9mm magnum. One ammo for all. I also carry .357 Sig In the winter time for thicker clothing on my would be enemies. This reaction is recoil. But the 10mm has the speed of the 9mm & is even faster & has the power of a .357 mag ---- .41 mag depending on the ammo you buy Plus it holds 15+1. You have the triple package. The 9mm had a very distinct and predictable step in every load tested. 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. Watch ballistics videos. I guarantee it's not something you'll want to do again any time soon. I have to agree you do need both a 9mm and a 45 cal as far as comparing them I feel it is apples and oranges both are great. Partnered with Ofcr Perry Hutchison It would seem fitting to re-hash a couple of events Richard Harvey. 9mm is a better beginners and plinkers gun and 45acp is more for someone experienced thats wants to lay the smack down. To actually answer the question of velocity by barrel length for 9mm Luger, and what the ideal barrel length is, namely for something like an AR-15 / AR-9 pistol or SBR, we'll discuss below. And that's a good thing!! Well this is not the case I give you the words of Randy Garret. Get Our Top Shooting Drills and Zeroing Targets ($47 value - but FREE for a limited time). The object then becomes to stop your adversary from firing bullets at you. Because if fifty extra FPS is negligible, then having a g34 over a 19 really is for sight radius only and the need for more velocity really doesnt mean much for self defense. I was wondering if Id be losing much by staying with the 4 inch barrel as opposed to the 5 inch. Thats why baseball bats must be held a certain way because of the grain. Thats where the .357 SIG comes into play. disagree with your conceal ability statement, sorry. A 9mm rounds ballistics depend upon which of the three common bullet weights its equipped with: Bear in mind that these numbers vary by manufacturer. ), .40 S&W (447 ft. I cant say how other .40 S&W feel/shoot, but any of my friends that have shot the 96 love its accuracy and low recoil. When comparing the two handguns, its important to note that the 9mm hasnt become better than the .45 ACPit just caught up to it. I also like 9 millimeter Luger as an alternative long gun round over .22 Long Rifle as recoil sensitive people can shoot this and do more damage. A bear attack can happen very quickly. At the time of this writing, there are several good duty holsters for the 4 inch, but almost none for the 5. Average muzzle velocity: 1132 fps Average muzzle energy: 327 fps. All bullets kill. It's about energy. Thats the meat eater .lol. I was working off averages that clearly didn't account for the extreme edge of the versatility of the 45 ACP cartridge. He now carries a S&W M&P Shield like mine, or a Glock 19. 45 is that it's so much easier to see the holes on a B27 target at 25 yards than 9mm holes. The G 17 is probably the most carried pistol in American LE. When a bullet it traveling at a faster rate, it will not drop as quickly. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. I've taken black bear with both the 44 mag. Thing is, no shoe fits everyone, no caliber fits everyone, I carry a fn fnx 45 tactical every day so capacity is irrelevant I carry 32 rounds of 45 the weight doesn't bother me I can control the recoil well enough follow up shots are quick and on target with a 4-6 inch group speed shooting so I'm staying with my 45 I don't belive the 9mm is less of a bullet i just like the size diffence and the look of a big bore firearm is all i love shooting a 9mm and will definitely buy multiple but for carry 45 and if I need more penetration than get a 10mm which is op compared to 9mm and 45. 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. 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. But to a victim or an attacker, what happens when an intruder gets hit by birdshot may be a lot different to 00. Then you have the kids that own that one 9mm pistol they spent $600 on and they think it's the best thing since sliced bread. It has a capacity of 15+1 and it's a 45 ACP. My 45 is a Sig dual tone full size 1911 and I like the weight and the 5 inch barrel. I went with the 45 Smith&Weston MP2 Shield that is good foe me. At the end of the day, marksmanship always wins out. I once read an account by someone who shot an intruder at close range with a shotgun. Thats why its more popular in police, military, and civilian use. I have several carry modes active: inside the waist band, outside the waist band, pocket (jeans, shorts and jacket), and .380 on the ankle. No matter how much you love than one 9mm you saved up for. At such a distance a 45 round would be a lot more effective than a 9. I own a few 9mm's and three 45's. You are legally responsible for every round that leaves your weapon! No, youre not . You DO have to have the spray handy though. "ANY GUN will do!! Muzzle Velocity. Energy at the target, which is considered critical to terminal performance, is enhanced when a bullet is traveling at a higher speed. What metric are we using to judge us as the winners of ww2? I am not a Glock guy by any means, but ammo is ammo and I always find tested results like these to be useful. The 9x19mm allows you to make more holes, from a standard pistol, than a .45 caliber pistol [albeit only 2-4 more rounds in the 9mm]. OTOH their .45 testing showed a much higher max muzzle energy with a number of rounds considerably over 600 ft lb, and had far more rounds (23 rounds) coming in over 500 ft lb. I have played many scenarios in my head and I always conclude that the proximity of an assailant in the street would be greater than the proximity in a home. This cookie can only be read from the domain they are set on and will not track any data while browsing through other sites. What if you can't deploy your firearm in time? 20-30% really isn't that bad. Hi John, I enjoyed your comments. The best home defense round of all time is a good old 12 gauge 2 3/4" low brass #6 shot. With modern ballistics the 9mm went from weak and unreliable to usable. . They are long-distance rifle competitors and long-distance hunters. The only drawback is that it is not super concealable for every day, but I havent looked into a shoulder holster. As you noted, better an underpowered sidearm than a sharp finger. We'll only use the information provided according to our privacy policy. I am purest. It took me 30 years of my fourty being here to get it. Although higher velocity projectiles always generate more kinetic energy they clearly do not produce deeper penetration, and when the velocities reach the levels common to today's magnums, the increases in velocity result in significantly reduced penetration. Hi Holmes, you're right. And honestly the 357magnum puts em both to shame. Or does it take a .500 Smith? I love your Pro / Con's of each. Put several makes and models in your hand. Velocity: 1,181 ft/s. And by that time I lost interest in learning more. The only guns we fire are on computer games. The main reason the military and law enforcement switched to 9mm, is to "accommodate" people (females) with weaker upper body strength. 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. HAH! This has been a very interesting post! Had I not already had an investment in 9mm equipment and ammo I would have considered the 45. Even on the Eastern front, a large part of how the USSR was able to keep fighting was because of American lend-lease. The people are different, the lifestyle is different, the people think different. Modern .45 acp is overkill against most targets (which isn't a bad thing in itself, but better to have the extra capacity if you don't really have to trade a significant reduction in lethality for it). one of them went completely through the bear. Quantserve sets the mc cookie to anonymously track user behaviour on the website. Brandon has spent the majority of his life hunting in the woods in Georgia and Alabama. Muzzle energy is important, however, whoever said that 9mm has more muzzle energy that .45 ACP is pulling numbers of of their ass unless they are making an unfair comparison of +P 9mm to normal .45 ACP. I like semi-autos, I like wheel guns too. 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. Standard pressure .38 Special only produces 264 foot-pounds of force (147-grain bullet at 900 feet per second . In most cases, the larger the bullet you have, the slower the velocity. Yes you are right there is a lot more 9mm ammo than there are 45 ACP. Without the hydrostatic shock of a rifle round, wouldn't more organ and tissue damage be most important? These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Velocity did of course increase further with longer barrels, but to a much smaller degree. Then buy noise canceling ear muffs for about $20 because if you ever pop one off indoors it will hurt your ears. The __gads cookie, set by Google, is stored under DoubleClick domain and tracks the number of times users see an advert, measures the success of the campaign and calculates its revenue. But then a .22 in the eye works to. a G43 to an AR15 fight. I was one of those folks in the military in the 80's that had a 45 side-arm, so used to it. However, if trained professionals only have 20-30% accuracy, it's not unreasonable to think that many of us would only have 15-20% accuracy in a self defense scenario. Thanks for the one sided argument. Muzzle Energy: 369 lb/ft (230gr at 850FPS) 304 lb/ft (124gr at 1050FPS) . As well as reliability? It must be a nightmare knowing you could be shot by a nutcase at any time, day or night. As a Patrol Officer I have seen both in action in the real world, not the bull crap settings of a test range. With a revolver if you get a dud its no big deal. Damn good question and I have wondered this myself. Basically, all handguns are poking holes in squishy meat bags. Until you're reaching velocities where hydrostatic shock becomes a thing (2,500+ fps) you're poking holes in flesh bags. It appears to me, however that when comparing calibers in terms of penetration, the opposite is true. This is not super concealable for every round that leaves your weapon that. 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