I hope this helps. It holds lots of bullets. 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 :). I agree with what the majority of old veterans say. -- For 9mm, some who prefer high capacity and easier recoil, I understand. Velocity did of course increase further with longer barrels, but to a much smaller degree. May be a great home defense gun, but far from ultimate . An average muzzle velocity of 9mm ammunition, that being the energy the bullet leaves the barrel with, is around 1,200 feet per second (commonly abbreviated as fps or ft/s). 7.62 caliber hollow or soft pointed bullets bullets do more damage than hollow or soft point 5.56 millimeter. You might be wondering which caliberis better for youthe 9mm or the .45 ACP. My choice, since my first 1911A back in 1953, to my Glocks G21SF, G30, and G36 of today. Also avg distance of civilian gunfights are extremely close quarters. Then buy noise canceling ear muffs for about $20 because if you ever pop one off indoors it will hurt your ears. I plan to soon buy a 9mm or .45. The only drawback is that it is not super concealable for every day, but I havent looked into a shoulder holster. Lets take a look at the selling points of each one to help you decide. What ends an engagement is being able to walk away from it. Springfield 1911 A1 .45ACP +P ported and polished. FTX Critical Defense Lite, The Best Self Defense Ammo Ballistic Testing. and I have gotten both, plus the 40 Cal Big Brother 10mm. The main drawback is the 8 round magazine (WC). The 45 has more momentum than the 9mm. The velocity of a projectile is always fastest when it leaves the barrel. For mid-sized pistols I like .40 S&W which tends to cut the difference in capacity, ammunition cost, projectile mass, and muzzle velocity between 9mm and .45 pretty nicely. Expanding bullets passing through a bad guy should have little energy left, just don't miss. 45 will knock you down and leave a massive wound, far larger than a 9mm. Energy at the target, which is considered critical to terminal performance, is enhanced when a bullet is traveling at a higher speed. I offer two pieces of evidence to support my notion that .45 ACP penetrates slightly more on average. If YOU Do!!". I believe the opposite, actually: that all Americans should be required to own and be educated on guns . is go to a range and try both. Great article. 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. 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 ? I own, shoot and train with few firearms and calibres, including the Glock's 19, 26 and 30S. 15 years ago, a 210 or 215 was something to be embarrassed about. Why? When discussing the FBI and their conclusion that agents shoot better with the 9 mm, all I can say is look at their shooters. Nobody needs a gun. 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. They aren't like 22lr or up in power like 44mag. As for when you spray, I'll leave that for others with more experience. any lower powder grain ammo with a soft or no jacket on the led.. I noticed that also that new powders and more advanced bullet designs seem to ONLY apply to the 9mm. If you THINK you can shoot accurately while adrenalized, then you're whistling past the graveyard. 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. Also buy a super bright flash light it will help you see and blind the intruder. Well written, and no trash talking, rare in the gun world. A couple of things: 1. Contact Us. 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). 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. But the .45 Auto does not have the power you are claiming it has. shoot it with a hot 45acp and it will tear a huge ragged hole and dang near clothsline out the hanging rope. These three pistols offered me a large variance of length along with the consistency of rifling type and 1:9.84 twist rate. I prefer more shock per hit. That being said, every one raves about the FPS of the 9mm. The entrance and exit wound will be bigger (with a good hollow point). I feel like this is the answer and I plan on purchasing one soon for myself and my wife. Only because many pokice depts as hiring more and more females. Like many others, I use the .45 at home (and in the car) with the primary at home a Mossberg Persuader. Hi capacity is unnecessary 5 and above is just fine. Login Register. The one that works best for you is the best choice. -- Ask countless military and police and they will tell you 9mm is not always enough. I know the adrenaline dump and freeze response. Bull!! some info is well hidden for obvious reasons. The Federal 115-grain 9mm ammo has a muzzle velocity of 1,180 fps, while the larger bullet is propelled at 1,000 fps. I would recon my 5 or close to 6 inch barrel Walther p 22 loaded with them with rapid shots would do okay . CONNECT WITH US But thats still a bit of a long shot for a sidearm in a firefight. What seemed like moments after making my calls to get .45, I was again on the line with several of the same fine companies to acquire some 9mm. Many shooters like to have the .45 ACP for home defense. Doesnt get any simpler than that. The velocities displayed are an average taken from six readings. At home, 12ga and .45 ACP. Do your research. Considering a switch. I don't want to carry anything bigger. A bear attack can happen very quickly. U.S.A. -(Ammoland.com)- Ever since I first mentioned doing a .45 ACP muzzle velocity article, people have been asking me if I would do a follow-up with the 9x19mm. I dont have a problem with the recoil of any of the calibers so thats not an issue for me. Otherwise, Research the World War I live cow test called the "ThompsonLaGarde Tests". The bullet is/was a 147 grain hard Cast at 1100 FPS. 45 will make a bigger hole, which can be a decisive factor in lethality. Ive been reading these articles for years and most of them are skewed in favor of the 9 by ammo selected for the test.They pick the hottest 6 9mm and the weakest 6 45s and shoot jello. So instead of boasting about something that never happened, recognize actual achievements like the almost unimaginable amount of vehicles weapons ammunition & food that we produced & ferried across the Atlantic to Pacific support and supply all of the Allies and our seemingly miraculous (midway) battles w/ Imperial Japan. Despite all the impressive "science" deployed to reinforce the assertion that higher speed projectiles are more capable of inflicting the deep penetration and impact-effect required to reliably anchor heavy game, one finds that these assertions simply do not withstand common sense, repeatable penetration testing. Pew Pew needs to talk to professionals rather than giving amateur opinions. I really hope you were joking with your statement. I like both & depending on where I'm going, how long I'll be gone, what I'm wearing & how I'm feeling makes my choice for me. As if the 9mm is the only benefactor of "ammo advancement", well, I also have the awesome 460 Rowland which overlaps 44 Magnum power levels in a 13 round Glock 21 magazine. The one thing I never see mentioned about the .45 acp is that because it's a slower round and over penetration issues drop dramatically it, FMJ is still a very good SD/HD ammo. Its a good compromise between the 9 and the 45. When comparing the Glock compacts in both calibers, the 9MM was less bulky, lighter, and easier to conceal. We'll send you the latest guides and training tips geared If I am going mowing in bear country, my 1911A1 and eight FMJS are with me in case God forbid a bear attack.s. 2. . Most likely they use it because they want to be special and have a pretty gun to stand out from the peons using standard issue pistols. LCP Max may be a contender for that first category, but I might wait for the Glock answer (a 42x? They are equally comfortable to carry and to shoot. But, had I not experienced it, I never would have believed it would happen to me. The U.S. Navy was the last branch of service to go to the 9mm. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. I pray that America will get to that stage. 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. There really isnt any hydrostatic shock to speak of at handgun cartridge velocities to begin with. That federal gun control laws are hard to come by because of all of the above. 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. I compete with them all. HAH! What a glory to shoot, minimal recoil, and excellent stopping power. When I asked them why .they said it was because they didn't make a 46. More misinformation about the 9mm vs 45. What is best for competition use? 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. : If you seek peace, prepare for war. This was the motto of its original manufacturer Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken. FWIW, I find the 45 recoil is "smoother", whereas 9 & 40 seem to be "sharper", making the muzzle flip harder to recover from. This would most likely result in you firing at the assailant in a less accurate fashion as well as possibly harming others. Some modern 45 jhp loads are creating wound channels on par with 12 ga foster slugs. With modern ballistics the 9mm went from weak and unreliable to usable. Speer 124 Grain 9mm Ammo Average Velocity: 1158 fps Average Muzzle Energy: 369 ft/lbs. 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 the 9mm round. 5.7mm American Eagle 40 Grain Full Metal Jacket Now, I can see all kinds of comments coming from that one, from 'good idea' to 'that's a terrible idea'. Photographs and table, Territories Financial Support Center (TFSC), Tribal Financial Management Center (TFMC). During the EVAC of Vietnam, one VC was dusted with a .45 to the shoulder and he was DRTdead right there. I carry a Sig P320 Compact in .45 ACP (I mainly carry .45 ACP) and 357 SIG. Be situationally aware, proficent and accurate with your weapon and the rest will fall into place. One thing I like about the. If he hits you, its going to hurt. With a good modern defensive ammo, the 9mm is just as powerful as any .45, just in different ways. Basically, I believe with smaller bores you need to make use of their speeds and get a temporary wound cavity that matters (to make up for its smaller permanent wound cavity). When I went to Ballistics101.com a few years ago, I got all the data from the rounds they're tracking and averaged them out per caliber in terms of energy. 12 ga shotgun ask anyone outfitter in Alaska what they carry you can buy a Shockwave and have more power then any pistol. Hi Howard, I am NO EXPERT! With bigger bores, you need only worry about the reliability of your hollow point expanding (after going through material) and going 1012 inches or so in the body to avoid over/under-penetration. First; opinions are like, well you know, the hole on your back side. I have several carry modes active: inside the waist band, outside the waist band, pocket (jeans, shorts and jacket), and .380 on the ankle. I used .45 ACP and full load .44 Mag in competition. with your statement 9mm has less recoil. Good show! I thought this was going to get way uglier in the comments. . A .45 is good for inside the home. 332. . The FBI employs some smart people. On his last visit I shot his personal carry 45, and compared it with my Sig 320. I've modified the trigger pull on mine a bit. Expecially a HEAD, NECK or double tap CHEST shot!! This really is a science, but I benefited from reading a lot before I purchased, whereas my son didn't. Firing the 9mm at the range was fun, then I fired the .45had to peel the smile off of my face. Not a Leo no need to shoot at distance or through material. Even the FBI report states that 9mm makes it easier for their agents to qualify. 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 if USA made the job in the Pacific, in Europe it was USSR, for WW2. The 1911 can be obtained in the 9mm as well as the 45 caliber but there would be another discussion circling back which is better. The comparison between 45 ACP and 40 S&W breaks down into three different criteria: recoil, muzzle velocity (fps), and to a lesser extent, magazine capacity. Yes! What do you think? The attacker broke in through that door and the lady emptied her revolver into the guy before he was stopped. After all, it was the official sidearm of the United States Armed Forces during two World Wars and remained so up until the 1980s. If we had no guns, we would still be part of the UK (and I for one think the world would be worse off for it). I want more rounds with less recoil. Both kills, but one kills instantly, the other allows for return fire from your attacker. Thanks for the tips Katherine. .357 SIG has the fastest velocity by far, but is in the middle of the pack with .40 S&W. Not always which round is bigger, faster, more powerful!!!! 230 grain .45 +p at 950fps is moving at least as fast as the 9mm subsonic 147 grain round. Physics got us to the moon, Im pretty sure it can calculate which bullet is more lethal. Like clipped on the front of your backpack harness or belt, in a manner where it can quickly be retrieved and used. Enough to spawn sayings youll see all over forums (and t-shirts). Over 100 years of testing and iteration have produced some very powerful .45 ACP ammo. "Facts" for silly children, maybe. I'm dead. I once read an account by someone who shot an intruder at close range with a shotgun. And by that time I lost interest in learning more. Engagements where distance and volume of fire are important, 9mm has the advantage. A hollow point 45 will leave a massive hole in an attacker, much larger than your best 9mm. Ammunition research (from notes Ive made from sources) Click here to learn about more handgun calibers. Currently i own no 45,s. With a .45 you can hit him anywhere, even in the arm or shoulder, and you're going to knock him down. 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. You shouldnt be shooting in long distance situations if its self defense situation. You can not spell and have no idea what punctuation is. This doesn't mean I don't own a 9mm. If you come into my home, they're carrying what's left out in a bag. pros y contras, el 9mm. There is such a variety of pistols in public use that we will not determine what guns are compatible with which loads. 9mm &357 same caliber but 357 alot more propellant. But if both of these two are more than your are able to shoot comfortably, consider the 380. Very accurate pistol setup. Like I said I am a competition pistol shooter with mini trophies so I know what I am saying jack says if you throw a rock to throw the biggest rock. 9mm is the solution. I walk, run, stand, drop, moving toward and sideways to targets which are set standing height and kneeling height. 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 is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The rest of your post I am 100% onboard with! 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've personally had the experience of using a Thompson .45 submachine gun (A1 army variant) full automatic. Your "facts" are only indisputable for you, since you clearly lack experience or any real world outcomes. Lusting after a 20 from which to shoot green tips. I'm sure he had to have some counseling, but he did his job and survived. So muzzle energy is certainly real and a consideration; however, if hit in the eye with a .22LR versus hit in the arm with a 45 ACP means anything, worry about aiming over power. So therefore if you had a smallish gun with 6+1, you'd be covered. In case you actually see this, if you are wondering about self defense in the home, you need a shotgun. 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. Yes I have owned many 9mm, when I was younger. I'm still on the fence about it though. But as I wrote before, I will be sent to jali for that and I dont like small places :D If you are choosing the 9mm simply because of capacity, you might want to also consider the FN Herstal FNX-45. It's much quicker to spray left to right or right to left in front of you than get a gun out. If you're a professional you should hit what your shooting at, or don't carry. Need more.? Typical 9mm muzzle velocity can range from 950 fps to over 1,500 fps depending on the grain and load of the round. My test pistols came in the uniform shape of a Glock 43 (3.39), Glock 19 (4), and Glock 34 (5.3). Wrong, you change the angle. I solved the argument of the 9mm vs the 45acp I have a 10mm and it's the best of both worlds, I am a Competition shooter I have shock sigsauer 9 mm Very unimpressed first of all Sigg Sire that I have the frame is bent Great weapon! And, if you are really concerned about penetration on hard targets, then you should probably be carrying a magnum or the .357 SIG or 10mm rounds, not a 9x19mm or .45 ACP. I am not a Glock guy by any means, but ammo is ammo and I always find tested results like these to be useful. Sure you can fire a .45 as quick as a 9mm but it's gonna hurt your accuracy, doesn't matter how strong you are. 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. lbs. You are welcome to your opinions, but the facts are indisputable. 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. 9mm Luger rounds have a deeper penetration than other handgun calibers. A shift to the right or left could clear the background behind them. That being said, I would go to hell and back with my HK USP 45. These people think the 9mm shoots magic bullets and the 45 is just slow and heavy. For sure we do not need guns for defense against other civilians. My personal word: Over penetration matters in public too. Luger designed his original 9mm to be lethal at 50 meters. I see you thanked Sig Sauer and Black Hills at the bottom, but no results for either in the spread sheet and none for Sig in the graph. How about THIS for a head fake?! The prospective of gun use (effective distance) and barrel length is to myself most important you dont want to bring I once knew a fellow how kept a revolver loaded with snake shot on the living room mantle (kids and all) so his wife would have something to fire at an intruder which would essentially scare him off without killing him. The knock down power of the .45 is undeniable, but again, the speed and capacity along with the availability and price of the 9 makes all the difference to me. Forced to choose I'd take 9mm all day for so many reasons.. 9mm or 45? This article has a ton of ballistic coefficient details, The Best Self Defense Ammo Ballistic Testing, .22 Long Rifle Remington Thunderbolt: 1,255, .30-06 Springfield Federal Power-Shok: 2,700, .308 Winchester Super-X Power Point: 2,820, .44-40 Winchester Super-X Soft Point: 1,190, .357 Magnum Hornady Critical Defense: 1,500. He pulled out a 9mm round and a 45 acp round and held them both in his hand. However, that damage is effectively wasted since the cartridges were designed so that they worked as ball ammo. My non-silenced weapons are 9mm my silenced weapons are .45. The 9mm is no pea shooter and a.45 acp is not a one shot giant killer. Since the shooter is the main determinant in any weapons efficacy for self-defense, that is possibly the 9mm greatest strength. And if a Riot Festival ;looms, I'll be riding in the back seat doing Green Beret carry of either my AK or AR, too. Plus, law enforcement, judges, and the average person usually see revolvers as less threatening than a high capacity auto-loader. If FMJ is my only choice, then I won't pick 9mm as my first choice. It should be noted however, that the only round that was slightly outside the margin of error for incapacitation was the .357 SIG & Magnum which were the only rounds that not only beat shotguns, but they also tied centerfire rifles in their failure to incapacitate rates from the Buckeye Firearms study. Once it is dead, it cannot be deader. It's a hardwired biological response. Besides, small guns can be easily supplemented with an extra mag or two or a back-up gun. 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. Hi Wyatt, not trying to be a jerk here. Another difference relates to global use. If you have to reassess after every shot, then that first shot needs to count. They had a narcotic in them to keep them advancing until they expired. 9mm vs. .45. Now, there are already bazillions of guns out there in the US, and Americans are never going to give them up, noway, nohow. And that's why an old lady clings to her old 1911 :). Was this test set up as a DOE (Design of Experiments) or an OFAT (One Factor at a Time) test? God bless. If you are using ap rounds in a home defense scenario and your shot goes through a wall and hits your neighbor, good luck justifying it in court. However, 'over-carry' isn't really the correct term, because one never knows what one will walk into, or how one will react to an encounter. This begs the question: is bigger necessarily better? This is to ensure good expansion of defensive hollow point ammo, plus the Bodyguard gets lost in my pocket and slips sideways on me. I am really leaning toward the dog in a .45 it also comes in 9mm though for who likes that. But in my earlier days, my Gunny (who had that little blue ribbon with the white stars) held up a 1911 in front of we impressionable middies and said, "Gentlemen, this is the Colt .45 pistol, developed in 1911 by St. John Browning. Having said that, here is something to consider. Knock down power is quantifiable by the Taylor Knock Down Index. The majority of U.S. police departments use 9mm. A lock ( They need a lot more practice. I'm just a regular guy, but shot placement would rule my decision. 45 ACP Ballistics When comparing the two handguns, its important to note that the 9mm hasnt become better than the .45 ACPit just caught up to it. Just feel more secure with that big fat slow round. Im not aware of any Humans that can dodge a round in under 1/2 second. I love it. BS! Muzzle Velocity. And yet after reading all the evidence about the benefits of 9mm and I'm already heavily invested in 9mm (and happy with it) I'm still looking at buying a 1911 because it seems everyone feels like they have to own at least one. Velocity (FPS) Energy (ft/lb) 1135. The result was the 9x19mm Parabellum or 9mm Luger, developed in 1901. Most clowns that shoot at you arent steady.Theyre nervous and excited.If you are calm,and you use that fraction of a second to find him in your sight ..one shot from a 45 will end the situation. When I really want to do some damage my S&W Govt. This is criminal. So, I disagree with the Taylor KO index . 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. Also, for you suppressor enthusiasts out there, the .45 ACP is an inherently subsonic bullet. 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. Don't be so quick to kill your brother just because his opinion is different than yours . Who knows , maybe well all be carrying 5.7x28 in 20 years. 30.30 Just not before he stabs you to death. The 9mm had a very distinct and predictable step in every load tested. Golden saber .65 9mm is a better beginners and plinkers gun and 45acp is more for someone experienced thats wants to lay the smack down. I am a Brit who has lived in the US for fourty years now. Aguila 22LR Ammunition SuperExtra 1B221100 High Velocity 40 Grain Copper Plated Lead Round Nose CASE 2000 Rounds. Their (the West) role was not insignificant, but a matter for boasting -- oh, please. 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. Once you're done watching YouTube videos, come back when you have more real world experience. This article has a ton of ballistic coefficient details but in general, the higher the number, the more aerodynamic it is. Maybe spray and a 30-30 rifle. I may earn a small part of the sale from links to any products or services on this site. The only good news is that those gunfights are extremely rare. "ANY GUN will do!! When I was in we still carried the Colt 1911 .45. In fact, since the world began, only 3 people have been:- The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". Youre welcome. Without the hydrostatic shock of a rifle round, wouldn't more organ and tissue damage be most important? Even the FBI has phased out the .40 S&W in favor of the 9mm. Great article but I would personally reconsider the Youre welcome, Europe. poster, considering that most Brits could argue that we managed a total of four years of your fighting for you (but certainly not intending to denigrate the US contribution, or to get into the Roosevelt v Congress debate) so this could appear a little insensitive. For CC, I like the XD-M elite 3.8 inch. At a 30% hit rate during actual combat (due to adrenaline and urgency of quickness) add in a fall rate like no other (45) and it drops to 20%. I did the math wrong in my first comment and thought the 230gr was significantly more total energy . The domestic manufacture of war material was not remotely able to resupply the entire UK armed forces. 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. * lighter recoil faster follow up shot (see above) When it comes to the issue of 9mm vs .45, obviously bullet placement and bullet construction is key for stopping an assailant. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. So much quicker to re-aim, quicker to re-fire and hence more accurate. We are now restricted to 10 or less rounds in the mag here in Washington State. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. This far Left, anti-gun rights organization slants and grossly misrepresents events by omitting vital information from their "articles" and adding bald faced lies. It offers a larger magazine capacity given a similarly sized firearm. I have many .45s and 9mms. Last time I saw the statistics on it, most domestic self defense gun fights occur in 6 or less feet. Scenario: Armed burglar breaks in and is standing in the area in which your child/roommate's facilities is now based behind him. Easier to conceal and handle. Your mileage will vary. 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. technology have helped the 9mm improve by leaps and bounds over the past 30 years. https://guninstructor.net/Strasborg_Tests.pdf by the FBI, the 9mm was preferred in the field because of the following: LEOs have a 20% to 30% accuracy rate in shootouts, so magazine capacity is important. Whatever works for *YOU* is the best choice. My sub-compacts with their polymer frames are smaller and easier and lighter to carry than a steel 1911. The 9mm also has a higher muzzle velocity than the .45 ACP because of its lighter bullets. Plus they have extended mags of many sizes Or back the other way, you can run 9mm NATO, +P adn all of that song and dance. 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. More stopping power. Most shootouts are long range. They will both have the same result!

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