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Pico · August 22, 2013, 08:46 PM

Hey is there a movement to steer this thread off the old "9 vs .40 which is better" argument? Nice try .....

Let's wind it up once again. So to remind everyone of the original topic of this thread:

Another question for you gents would be: how does 9 compare to 40?
So lets say on power scale of 1-10 if 22lr is 1 and 45 acp is 10 where would you place 9 and .40

I prefer to think of all 3 as equally proficient with a winner determined by the specific bullet used and it's application. If we compare FMJ, the .45 is the winner hands down. With a good JHP bullet that expands on impact, I like the extra speed of the 9 mm to give more penetration. But if I only were going to own one handgun (fate worse than death), the .40 would be my first choice.

Pico

August 22, 2013, 08:46 PM	#7
Pico Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2002 Location: Ga Posts: 515	Getting back to it Hey is there a movement to steer this thread off the old "9 vs .40 which is better" argument? Nice try ..... Let's wind it up once again. So to remind everyone of the original topic of this thread: Another question for you gents would be: how does 9 compare to 40? So lets say on power scale of 1-10 if 22lr is 1 and 45 acp is 10 where would you place 9 and .40 I prefer to think of all 3 as equally proficient with a winner determined by the specific bullet used and it's application. If we compare FMJ, the .45 is the winner hands down. With a good JHP bullet that expands on impact, I like the extra speed of the 9 mm to give more penetration. But if I only were going to own one handgun (fate worse than death), the .40 would be my first choice. Pico