This is repeated in Winchester's Power Max cartridges. Equipped with a suppressor, they make ideal home defense weapons and they are less likely to over-penetrate. Firing one of my rifles indoors would mean likely permanent hearing damage and a bullet ripping through my exterior walls at high velocity. I also read several years ago about a young lad at home on his own, who had essentially been tasked with defending the home if anyone tried to break in. For the United Kingdom, after Dunkirk, the UK lost basically everything. Federal American Eagle 9mm BONUS: Shoot better. What the USA needs is a firearms amnesty where everybody just gives their guns back to be melted. 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. But, firing rounds takes time. Comparisons of muzzle velocities of the 4-inch pistol and the 16.5-inch carbine revealed only a 6 percent increase in velocity with the carbine; any muzzle velocity gain depends on the powder's burning characteristics. 1 thing that cannot be argued is that the 22 cal is very effective. My 9mm is a FN509C with a red dot and I really like using it as my CCW.I use Federal HST in both for defensive carry. The Wild Bill Hickok method of gun fighting: rapidly draw your gun, calmly stand your ground, carefully aim and press the trigger, observe the target fall, holster your gun, turnaround and walk away. Facebook The choice for anybody should be what they are comfortable with and accurate with. Thats a fact. Typical 9mm muzzle velocity can range from 950 fps to over 1,500 fps depending on the grain and load of the round. 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. 45 will knock you down and leave a massive wound, far larger than a 9mm. However, that damage is effectively wasted since the cartridges were designed so that they worked as ball ammo. Hi Chris. Muzzle Energy Calculation You can calculate kinetic energy using the classic formula you memorized in Physics class. My kind of old LADY,but,she's probably too young for me. I eventually switched to 9mm as I started shooting competitions and saw the .40 was a limiting factor. Please inform. Another fact if you shoot an assailant far enough away that bullet drop comes into play, you will have problems in court. The 150-grain bullet has a muzzle velocity of 2,820, while the 180-grain has a muzzle velocity of 2,620 feet per second. I will always favor 45 Acp over 9mm. I have both I like the 45 but I love the 9 mm, Agreed. I may not always be there. Sentimental value does not are a round more lethal. For self defense close or far away. This is not exactly scientific. Then again, if penetration through a bedroom door, heavy jacket, glass, etc your .45 won't make it to the target, so much to think about! Saw a Gentleman post earlier that hes proficient with a .45 at 75 yards. How about because one half of the world isn't ruled by a racist fascist psychopathic government that's completely ok with genocide. Faster bullets are generally more reliable for downrange shooting because they dont drop nearly as much. And, once you get below 9 rounds in the weapon, bullet effectiveness becomes much more important. Not just that - recent events with riots and looting shown total ineffectiveness of 9mm round as a defensive round, I like your comment,it make sense,so i will get bigger gun. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. As a beginner, I'm going hiking with lots of bears. Over 100 years of testing and iteration have produced some very powerful .45 ACP ammo. As you can see with .357 SIG, which has greater velocity and mass than .45 ACP, it still penetrates less. Your 45 will end up in their pocket instead of their chest what if your outside? Can't argue with those numbers. Well, lets take a look at these two rounds and pit them against one another. Muzzle velocity is something youll see on boxes of ammunition and on ballistics stat sheets, but you may not know exactly how muzzle velocity impacts performance. Regarding protection against tyranny, every empire in history has fallen (you know that as well as any). : If you seek peace, prepare for war. This was the motto of its original manufacturer Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken. 230 grain .45 +p at 950fps is moving at least as fast as the 9mm subsonic 147 grain round. For reasons I can't quite explain, this particular powder just didn't get along with that rifle. 24 is the SAAMI (industry) standard despite the fact that most .223 ammo is probably fired from an 18 AR-15 barrel. They are not an ideal carry gun, howyever. I would and have felt safe with one. Something to remember when shopping around for a 9mm. government .45 and several spare mags concealed. . This is criminal. President Reagan was hit with a 22 lr & we almost lost him. ======================= Unfortunately, this benefit may be completely canceled out in some states due to magazine restrictions. It also has a wide selection of ammunition types. I've taken black bear with both the 44 mag. 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 "house gun" of choice: .45 Long Taurus Public Defender. * more rounds (20-30% accuracy by FBI measures) 9mm is a better beginners and plinkers gun and 45acp is more for someone experienced thats wants to lay the smack down. Even at 7-8" barrel, the additional length of a suppressor would still allow the pistol or SBR to remain more compact than a 16" barrel. 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). If you want to make a mess, the sig elite 230 g is a show stopper. Karl, youve clearly done no ballistics research and are relying entirely on anecdotes and your own experience. The day after the craziness was all over and the police had finished up and gone, the body was gone and everyone was kinda trying to figure out what to do next, the homeowner took stock of the surroundings in the room where he had shot the intruder. This cookie can only be read from the domain they are set on and will not track any data while browsing through other sites. Returns Policy. Because out of all my handguns, this is the one I'm most accurate with. Correct, I have not shot many people. Or you could end up in prison. An unmoving target is pretty easy to hit again if needed. They and FN took care of the capacity issue. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Haha. The above writing concludes that my next pistol is .45ACP (already ordered Glock 41 MOS) and if I have to ever use it (and I hope not) - it will be one shot center body mass and wait if bad guy want to do something else. 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. So, why should we expect that the USA is any different ? Thats likely more distance than youll need for self-defense. I'll keep my 357 SIG. No more mild steel targets to shoot at, it completely deformed Well, when it comes to home defense, the .45 ACP does hold, Well, this might rock your world but I recommend getting one of each, 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, Ultimately, both calibers are great to have. I dont know, however, this translates to a roughly 10% increase in energy being put into your target. 20 ~ 30% accuracy, you have got to be kidding? YouTube - Store data on what videos from YouTube the user has seen. 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. Modern forensicss indicates a .38 Special and up is just as any other side arm aka marginal. I once read an account by someone who shot an intruder at close range with a shotgun. I can shoot my Sig 17-round magazine all day and not feel my wallet getting lighter by the minute. It's much quicker to spray left to right or right to left in front of you than get a gun out. My nightstand pistol is a Glock 41, but I would only grab it if one of my AK47s stopped firing. My original TL is credited with 30-40 at Son Tay. I agree. One thing I like about the. I'm pretty sure the .50 AE can kill the soul. YouTube - Store data on what videos from YouTube the user has seen - 2. He wrote: The FBI and many police departments are going back to the 9mm for one reason and one reason only its easier to qualify with a 9mm. It fits an extended grip 14RD+1 so there's 51 RDs. The bullet doesn't matter if you can't shoot it with some accuracy. jack says if you throw a rock to throw the biggest rock. 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. I have total confidence in that pistol. 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. Compared to the pistol, the average carbine-fired hollowpoint produced slightly less penetration and had a slightly smaller recovered diameter. My grandfather gave it to me back in the early 1990s before he died. My picks for rifles were 7.62 x 39 and 7.62 x 51. Im not aware of any Humans that can dodge a round in under 1/2 second. Need more.? Those are the only advantages. But, I love good argumentsplease, continue. Especially without comparing the loads terminal performance at different ranges (especially in the case of the 70grain hollow body Lehigh). This wont be noticed in smaller, less powerful cartridges, such as the .17 HMR, but it will be noticed in large cartridges such as the .44 Magnum or .50 BMG. More misinformation about the 9mm vs 45. No body needs "A" gun, with so many needs there is no one gun that is practical, thus it should be said, no one needs "A" gun, you need many. The cookie is set by crwdcntrl.net to collect statistical data such as the number of visits, average time spent on site, and what pages have been loaded, for targeted advertising. The 45: Has more JHP expansion, More knock down power(even with a FMJ). The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". When I went to the former, I added up all the ammo the conducted ballistic gel tests for and averaged them out. If you are going to use that short of a barreled P.C.C. You have to live, or die, by your choice. I'll take the the bigger bullet. Grip circumference on the 9mm and ,45 pistols is not that different. Until you're reaching velocities where hydrostatic shock becomes a thing (2,500+ fps) you're poking holes in flesh bags. BUT, I have read that bear attacks are usually a big surprise to both the hiker and the bear, who have both been startled by each other's company. Varmint applies to large game too.. Ha, Ha, Ha. American lend-lease foodstuffs accounted for over 10% of Britain's over-all food supply during the war. I like semi-autos, I like wheel guns too. We see this repeated in other products. It allows more ammo and is faster than the 45. I split the difference, .357 Sig gives you the same number of rounds per mag as the .40 but with the ballistics of a .357 magnum. 130 gr VS 230 gr HPs at 1000 fps. The 9mm Ruger EC9s fits in a hip pocket, weighs just 17.2 ounces, holds 7+1 rounds, costs less than $300, and is surprisingly comfortable to shoot. Across the spectrum, the .45 had no discernible or predictable muzzle velocity reading between barrel lengths with the shortest length often outpacing the longer ones. Somewhere between the barrel lengths of 4.4 in which i think is redundant for a P.C.C. I am citing the work of others . Mechanics of Handgun Wounding Drop to a knee which will angle your bullet trajectory upwards and if the rounds exit his body they should be travelling in a safe direction. 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. Wouldn't that make the.45 leap farther ahead again, in terms of "better"? Thats why its more popular in police, military, and civilian use. A .45 is good for inside the home. Bottom line though all are great weapons. I don't think i would hesitate to use my ruger 1022 for home defense with modern rounds like stingers or velocitors the new browning rounds that go 1450 fps. If the wound channel is indeed the same, then the 45 is the inferior round in all regards except home defense. The important things here are Bullet Type, and bullet placement. Having said that, here is something to consider. 2. Very interesting test. wrapped in plastic and carried in chest pocket for the sauve qui peut event that could occur on a 5 Man patrol: weapon broken or having to swim River to E&E. Hornady 100 Gr. That's a big difference, and could be the difference between a heart shot and a lung shot. If Im going for a fragmentation round, give me a .357 SIG from Liberty Civil defense at 2,300 FPS. Yes, that is the case, the .45 Thompson has ridiculous recoil. When comparing a 115 grain 9mm round to a .45 ACP bullet that weighs twice as much, that difference is so substantial that the energy foot pounds can be nearly equal. have the .45 pistol/carbine combo, luv 'em. Engagements where distance and volume of fire are important, 9mm has the advantage. n 2014, the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released a report detailing the potential combat effectiveness of the 9mm cartridge when compared to other calibers such as the .45 ACP and the .40 S&W cartridge that was specifically developed for use by the FBI. Most shootouts are long range. 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. Just because the FBI says, doesn't make it a fact. That said -- memes are really meant to be funny and normally tongue-in-cheek :). Their unique testing is quite helpful in choosing ammo and seeing what happens in similar barrels. The 9mm is well established as a reliable handgun cartridge, but if speed is your goal, the 5.7 delivers faster muzzle velocity. Click below for a FREE LESSON! All are in 9mm, we both love our Glocks and Shields. Abstract It also has a wide selection of ammunition types. You end up with the same energy as a .223/5.56 but with less risk of over penetration , which is great for a situation like home defense when you cant always know whats on the other side of the wall. But the data from all three sources tend to lean towards heavier bullets penetrating more than slower ones, and then tend to be more accurate. But if you hurl the ball as fast as you can, like a fastball pitch, it will have a trajectory that is closer to a straight line. It's both in physical and mental ability. Then the news says the perp was taken to hospital with life threatening injuries. I currently carry a .40 s&w. It is a dangerous world, much more than most believe. 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. My advice is practice, practice, practice!! Its a battle-tested gun thats played an important role in American history during the 20th century. A couple of days ago I went out to my hunting property to shoot something more than paper targets and compare the rounds. But I have a lot to learn in this area as well. Muzzle Velocity ft/sec. 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. In a gunfight, every round which is fired, by either side, is potentially lethal. Even in states with restrictions, you will shoot more accurately with 10x 9mm vs 10x ACP, so there is that in favor of the 9mm. -- Ballistics have improved for 9mm simply to make it usable again. For the elderly, the recoil of the standard 1911 45 is lesser because of its weight. And if USA made the job in the Pacific, in Europe it was USSR, for WW2. For CCW I'll carry it in winter, then my G43 in summer and an LCP2 .380 BUG in my pocket. BS! The Federal 115-grain 9mm ammo has a muzzle velocity of 1,180 fps, while the larger bullet is propelled at 1,000 fps. But apples to apples the 45 will always be a superior round. Please take immediate action to change this link and ensure no other articles on Pew Pew Tactical contain links to that dishonest propaganda site. An extended double stack .45 mag will give you the larger magazine capacity. My husband doesn't like the sound of loud guns, so I might buy a silencer for it if this will let me buy a gun for myself without him complaining about its sounds when I'm training. With the 7 round magazine it fits in my jeans front pocket. Sit down, you sound dumb. Bye, troll. Nothing against the 9mm, I own several, for the range, not for carry. Also, the statement in this article regarding that 9mm's are more comfortable and lighter I feel is only meagerly correct. As a civilian I shouldnt find myself in a situation in the street to have to shoot into cars and where I live by code all exterior walls are concrete. You DO have to have the spray handy though. -- Ask countless military and police and they will tell you 9mm is not always enough. I keep my 870 close by for those rats that might want to drop by uninvited Hello everyone, Some can say that you can carry more rounds ina 9mm than a .45. Time to grow up and recognize the difference between feelings (nostalgia, cool factor, historical value etc) and facts. Those who prefer lightweight 9mm projectiles enjoy lower recoil; If you select heavier bullets benefit from deeper penetration of the target. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Hopefully he ll leave or be disoriented so you can leave in a safe direction. A picture is worth a 1,000 wordsnewself-defense 9mm ammo opens up to create some nasty possible wound channels to stop attackers in their tracks. In the end, I would rather have a 6+1 which I knew how to shoot well than a 15 rounder I couldn't. The hydrostatic shock of a .45 is inherently greater than a 9mm. Originally designed by Austrian firearm designer Georg Luger in 1901, [6] it is widely considered the most popular handgun and submachine gun cartridge due to its low cost and extensive availability. 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. Even within AR-15s, muzzle velocity might be very different from gun to gun. I have good friends who shoot .45 and we all get along just fine. Or does it take a .500 Smith? Fortunate enough to equip your firearm with a suppressor? Sure, they will both do the job, but a fatter heavier bullet is better for man stopping. Watching high speed camera footage of bullets entering ballistic gel really clues one in to the effect of hydrostatic shock versus the more traditional thinking that the bigger the wound channel the bigger the damage. In reality it may be the bigger the amount of energy dumped into the target, and the more water displaced as a result, the bigger the damage. 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). This negates the added magazine capacity advantage of the 9mm. They say those things from a position of authority and impressionable young guys grow up and repeat them decades later. I found the same thing using mag primers vs stock. I'm sure this was a terrible feeling for him. Easier to conceal and handle. Every caliber has its purpose. My 9mm compact carry S&W Shield semi-auto has a ported barrel. That would explain why unbelieving (LOST) people in "HELL" "BURN, but NEVER BURN-UP"..!!!"??? I own a few 9mm's and three 45's. To say that the 9mm Luger has been a success would be a severe understatement. Remember the reason for the .45. In fact, unlike the other calibers in this study, over half of the 9mm rounds from the 1800 bodies involved in shootings were FMJ. FMJ loads offer a rigid design for smooth penetration that doesn't deform on impact. When a bullet it traveling at a faster rate, it will not drop as quickly. Very accurate pistol setup. The comfort level of a a Colt Lightweight Commander is on par with anything out there, and that design is older than any of us still alive. Two ProPac set-ups on the buttstock & forestock allow for two 9RD & two 20RD extra mags onboard. The Lehigh Defense 70gr HERO loading exited the muzzle at a staggering average of 1784fps from the G34 and only lost 234pfs going down to the minute G43, which works out to only 15% loss. However, if the same linebacker hits you at a sprinting speed of 14 miles per hour, its really going to hurt. Been a G19 fanboy a long time, just got my first 1911 and It feels way better in my hand. YouTube sets this cookie to store the video preferences of the user using embedded YouTube video. Like Barbarossa said..nothing unnerves a man more than some son of a bitch that stands when he ahould be running. Best argument I ever heard was, even if your hollowpoint fails to expand, a .45 will always punch a .45 hole. In most cases, the larger the bullet you have, the slower the velocity. Photographs and table, Territories Financial Support Center (TFSC), Tribal Financial Management Center (TFMC). Less recoil making for more accurate follow up shots is a huge advantage in a high stress defense situation. I would go with what I shoot best. This article is biased toward 9mm anyway. Force is mass times acceleration squared. You WILL freeze and lose hearing and fine motor control. My instructors told me that the main r reason the Navy didn't want to switch to a 9mm was that you can hit a 300 pound man with a 9mm as he's running toward you. I am not a Glock guy by any means, but ammo is ammo and I always find tested results like these to be useful. Who are we? as nickel-plated cases that resist corrosion and optimized propellants that burn quickly to reduce recoil and limit muzzle flash, help ensure that Critical Defense ammo is dependable in every situation. It comes from the shooter. Scenario: Armed burglar breaks in and is standing in the area in which your child/roommate's facilities is now based behind him. I think there was a fundamental mistake about over penetration in this article. I'm carrying a 45, and it was because of the lesser penetration that I decided on it. That is some nice expansion from the 9mm ammo. Contact Us. You are so lucky Benjamin. The following data is sourced from Ballistics by the Inch. Winner: 9mm Luger Muzzle Energy of 40 S&W vs. 9mm He was being serious. For resources, I recommend Rory Miller as he dedicated a chapter in his book to the freeze, Marc MacYoung how to avoid violence in general, and Tim Larkin. The purpose of gun ownership in our constitution is provide protection against tyranny. No one in their right mind willingly chooses to use FMJs in a pistol or rifle for self-defense. I'm not a big guy, 170 lb, I can easily carry 2 the increased effectiveness of the .45 ACP roound is negligible with today's modern expanding bullets. Knock down power is about energy transfer. I had one patient shot 11 times with what looked like a .380 or 9mm, hard to tell on xray. Something I noticed was that the percentage of loss among all nine millimeter loads between extremes in length was approximately 10%. Low capacity isn't your issue, so it seems that a powerful revolver would be ideal. . But after doing extensive research I've come to the conclusion that the ultimate home defense gun other than a 12 gauge would be a 45 pistol like the CMMG Banshee with a suppressor. By the time you've pulled the trigger with a .45, a 9mm can put 3 rounds in any anatomically advantageous area. Yes I have owned many 9mm, when I was younger. I rely on my skill to execute the shot. 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. If you don't currently write articles professionally, you should consider doing so. 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