The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - 9mm vs .357 Sig (penetration, expansion, armor piercing)

Para Bellum · December 10, 2006, 04:55 AM

In my original post I also mentioned a
- 1640ft/sec (=500m/s)
- 479 ft/# (650 Joule)
- 9x19mm bullet,
the 5g (77gr) EMB from Fiocchi (designed by Hirtenberger).

Given that bullet and it's unique capacity to penetrate hard targets and expand in soft targets, I really doubt any advantage on the side of the .357 Sig even against light body armor.
Any thoughts on that?

EMB:

December 10, 2006, 04:55 AM	#13
Para Bellum Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2005 Location: right there Posts: 1,882	I also mentioned a 1640ft/sec (=500m/s) 9x19mm bullet, the 5g EMB In my original post I also mentioned a - 1640ft/sec (=500m/s) - 479 ft/# (650 Joule) - 9x19mm bullet, the 5g (77gr) EMB from Fiocchi (designed by Hirtenberger). Given that bullet and it's unique capacity to penetrate hard targets and expand in soft targets, I really doubt any advantage on the side of the .357 Sig even against light body armor. Any thoughts on that? EMB: __________________ Si vis pacem - para bellum If you want peace - prepare for war