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A very large handgun can indeed be more devastating than a small rifle.
The energy is a good indication of a round's effectiveness..
However; a hollow point round will normally be more devastating than a similar full metal jacket (FMJ). It will expand and make a larger hole than a FMJ.
The .223/5.56 has a design that sets it apart.
It tends to make a small hole like a FMJ in hard objects. But with sufficient velocity it will "tumble" in soft objects.
This tumbling effect can create truly horrible wounds.
Any explanation of how they designed the round for this tumbling effect must be directed to someone much smarter than I.
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