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Originally Posted by Frito Bandito  Something to remember: The difference in diameter between a 9mm and .45 round is something like a tenth of an inch or less. Of course the difference between 9mm and .40 is even smaller. |
.45ACP
230 gr (15 g) Hydra-Shok JHP 900 ft/s (270 m/s) 414 ft·lbf (561 J)
9mm Nato
7.5 g (116 gr) FMJ 360 m/s (1,200 ft/s) 483 J (356 ft·lbf)
.40 S&W
155 gr (10.0 g) JHP 1,140 ft/s (350 m/s) 447 ft·lbf (606 J)
Interesting fact-
"This common 45 load has approximately 3/4 of the 9mm's velocity but with twice the bullet weight…and about 60% greater frontal area."
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Originally Posted by Frito Bandito All three are good rounds, but people make way too big of a deal over it. Pick a round you feel comfortable shooting and you can afford to practice with. |
People ignore this all too often.