One hit with any caliber has more stopping power than 100 misses with any caliber, type bullet or inherent accuracy. It is also of considerable general interest if for no other reason than to show how often the movie makers and novel writers make appalling blunders. Lexipol. I am old school. That use the same ammo is the way for me. Wounding one enemy combatant to take three out of the fight (or at least two) was a good argument when we were facing civilized enemies such as the Germans in WW II. and that the data you submit is exempt from Do Not Sell My Personal Information requests. A little back ground, for almost 17 years that I carried a badge I carried a S&W 6 357 on a K frame as my service carry. A pilot was shot and killed by a .45acp in WWII. THE FOWDYFIVE IS THE LORDS CALIBER!!! CAN I GET AN AMEN?!? (that was actually a thing btw, Im not Robert MacNemerra knew nothing about firearms but his decision that the AR-15s chrome lined bore and chamber was a needless waste of money brought a whole lot of grief to a whole lot of people. The 1986 FBI Miami shootout between eight FBI agents and two serial bank robbers was the deadliest and most violent shootout in FBI history. I just make it my business to shoot all handgun cartridges well out to 25yards. Look at the Walter Scott shooting. What do you think of the Shield or do you know anything about it? Do you really think that all of SOCOM is using rifles and SMGs, and the Marines are using pistols? With training one would be more calm, but also a persons experience with conflict determines surety. Theres also the reaction of a surprise. There are an almost equal number of shootings with 9mm that are ended with one or two shots as well. The only argument I have ever heard that actually makes any sense is the most recent comment where former law enforcement States the possibility of collateral damage from over penetration. Most people ask to be shot with the 9mm instead of the .45acp. Thats why were here right? Of course there are but in general the .45 with its bigger slower round is the better choice for knockdown power. I do not argue with this decision; however, I believe agents who can control the larger weapons/bullets without a problem should have the choice to carry weapons with the larger bullets. Among other things, this WebOP you had it right for penetration, 7.62 > 9mm > .45. Indeed, physiological factors play a very small part in rapid incapacitation of a target. I Have hair and an angular face. Likewise, there was a big Army study on gunshot wounds and ammunition effectiveness in 1946-47, in which they mentioned that something they saw again and again in Europe was that 9mm bullets were far more likely to shatter bone in a way that contributed significantly to the damage done than any other pistol caliber, including .45. Thanks. That is closet weights I can readily come up with from factory offerings. Its certain to elicit a wide variety of opinions and almost as likely to stir up an argument. In 1985, the US military replaced the .45 ACP with the 9mm round for its standard sidearm. The reason is recoil. WebThe human body can survive relatively high blast overpressure without experiencing barotrauma. During the shootout, Special Agent Jerry Dove fired a lightweight, high-velocity 9mm round that struck murder/armored car robbery suspect Michael Lee Platt in the upper right arm. I have both, like them all, and carry them because rifles are hard to conceal! The guys that could handle the .45, all preferred it. Got to love 45 in Army Guard 21 years. Japanese quail chicks in a studythe results Shorter barrels or longer range of initial impact will likewise decrease the possibility of expansion. It was by far the easiest serviced pistol in the field, go ahead and get the lighter frame lighter weight ceramic /plastic and all that junk its fine as long as youre in a urban environment. Glock 19 only playing catch up with those guns. I like both, so it is a matter of how balanced and comfortable is it when in use ? I carry a 9mm on me at all times, and I feel it is adequate enough to do what I need from a handgun, but I have them loaded with 147gr JHP ammo. That isnt to say that the .45 is much better. But I think your decision is not based on any real scientific backing and is more rooted in confirmation bias than anything. I was in the military and was law enforcement. But the modern bullets are getting better all the time! Projectiles incapacitate by damaging or destroying the central nervous system, or by causing significant and potentially lethal blood loss. Really.. and air on the nose of the bullet?! The above referenced expert needs to stick with whatever he may really be an expert at. When i was in the military in the 60s we still were using hard ball ammo and the same still applied. Many of the debate points industry experts and defense folks make are moot. They argue that the 9mm round has more penetrating power because the round faces less air resistance on its nose as it flies through the air. What kind of insane non-scientific reasoning is this? Shot placement is the deciding factor. I see your point. To the extent the wound components cause or increase the effects of these two mechanisms, the likelihood of incapacitation increases. For me, that is the Sig p226 9mm. Maybe if you were trying to make 100+ yard shot thatd make a little difference. The 9 mm and the round for the 9 mm is by far the cheaper not the better choice! All righty then, I started with 38 caliber revolvers in the early 70s, 53 yrs later, since few people carry revolvers, capacity, I have bounced back and forth and keep ammo for both 9mm and 45. Watch the .22 and the .223 tested on blocks of ballistics gelatin, a material that mimics human tissue. Any round can accomplish that, even the much-maligned .22. A .45 ACP will encounter greater resistance than a 9mm, but it also carries more weight, albeit at a slower velocity. But I agree, I would LOVE to see more true American companies represented!! But for those of us that like to aim and make good hits Ill take the 45 as a primary with a compact 9 as a backup. U.S. Navy SeaBees m60 & 45 caliber was my issue. Think the title of this article is misleading. If another prefers a 9mm let him use it. Tests show that while it travels at 1,154 feet per second at 500 yards, slower than the .223 at that distance, the AKs bullet can deliver 370 foot-pounds of force, more than the AR. Supposedly he is firearms and forensic expert with the Rhode Island State Crime Laboratory. Bowman, first handgun i ever fired was glock27 .40SW she was snappy at first but 16 years later and after shooting lots of .45 and 9, i am back to .40SW for HD purposes. The military is basing their decisions on dollars not dependability not the servicemans life! The Ruger SR1911 is comfortable for some reason and I have considered getting one from time to time. Thats what I pack in the deep woods. My department switched to +p for 45s. Of the nearly 250 million guns owned by Americans at that time, somewhere between 40 and 50 million of them were handguns. Wondering if these Marine special operators are not only allowed but required to carry exclusively the 15-round Glock 19, why not the slightly larger and higher capacity Glock 17? Also SOCOM has been using hollowpoint ammunition for years, but primarily against unsanctioned terrorist personnel. When you consider that almost all wounds from pistol caliber firearms were inflicted with SMGs, and when you consider that the most common German 9mm round issued during the war used a 90gr steel-core bullet loaded to do over 1400 ft/sec from pistol length barrels and 1800+ out of SMGs, and you compare this to the lumbering 230gr .45 caliber bullet that had less than half that velocity, it seems pretty plausible. Sudden, immediate and even instant death. I have owned all of the above calibers plus.In S&W, Glock, Sig.CZ,Remington,Beretta.I have taken bob cats,coyotes Jack rabbits Badger with all. Penetration of this length and the tissue, blood vessel and organ damage/destruction that follows is vital to circulatory collapse. CHEERS. As blood moves through the body, it picks up extra fluid, chemicals and waste. Which Id be inclined to think a .45 would transfer more force more immediately taking the spirit out of most. there is no substitute for Cubic Inches. After 22 years as a combat soldier, I am kind of partial to the .45 ACP, but I shoot modern, guide rod equipped with aftermarket sights, not rack guns. Looking back at the stories we told, and which stuck with us, during an eventful year. The bear was shot in the head through the screen.it was a one shot stop but needed another round to finish him off. Open the tools menu in your browser. But this cartridge uses a half-grain bullet compared to 9mm. Penetration, velocity, expansion, its all there. LE, south LA and Watts for 8 1/2 out of 15 years. Ive never liked Glock its sure a well made gun but definitely NOT the best gun Ive shot. Four ribs had essentially turned to dust. Penetration of 7" pine boards for various pistol calibres: Illustrative penetration capabilities of a 30-06 full -jacketed rifle bullet at a velocity of 2700 ft/s and at a range of 200 yd: 1" of armour plate 7" of gravel 4.5" of brick 4" of concrete 32" of oak wood 6.5" of dry sand 7" of moist sand 26" of loam 24" of clay 19" of loose earth 60" of 1" pine boards, Continue reading here: General wound ballistic concepts, FREE Military Tough 6-in-1 Tactical Survival Knife, Free 2nd Amendment Gun Rights Silver Coin, Green Beret Master Sergeant Home Security Checklist, Winning Plays Texted To Your Phone That Comes Directly From An Elite Team Of Sharps, Ballistics Theory Straight Line Muzzle To Target, Internal External and Terminal Ballistics, High Standard Pistols - Firearms identification, Drop In Auto Sear - AR15 to M16 Conversion. The beautiful country in south east Asia. Using the cone attack gives you a low ammo condition that imposes disadvantage on attack rolls until you reload, and you have 2 reloads per day. Yes, I will agree that air resistance is constantly at work against a bullet, thereby slowing it down as it travels toward its intended target. Nothing beats a 12 guage with 100 rounds of 00 and slugs. .45 ACP damage increased from 35-40-65 to 35-40-75, and minimum damage decreased from 60% to 50%. All animals died pretty much on location. 15 -25 yards lol I can hit you in between the eyes with my co2 bb pistol. Whats more, for those who are considering purchasing a firearm for home defense, but have not yet done so, it is important to know what kind of firearm is appropriate for your needs. Thanks for reading and applying some little used common sense to the debate. Regards Jim, Sorry for the typos are you speak to text because I cant text like my child. To everyone thats been in a shooting with a .45 Auto, and they say, Thank goodness it was a .45 because I only had to use one or two shots. Its just confirmation bias. Use your heads!! There are four major handgun founding factors. I have used the 1911 govt. In September 2014, LooserRounds posted an article titled FBI Training Division Justifies 9mm Caliber Selection. According to the Marine Corps Times: For Marine special operators, the never-ending debate over whether the 9mm or .45-caliber round is the more powerful bullet has been settled. Due to the heavy load some people with both types of weapons had malfunctions as the slide was moving too fast causing failure to feed. Hollow points also create a larger temporary cavity. The debate isnt settled. I like my Colt GOV. Confirmed by projectiles taken out of Papa. Police usually shoot from a distance. Matthew McConaughey tells the story of those killed in Uvalde in emotional plea for action on guns. 9mm capacity! I believe you are in some way getting a kick back from someone, wanting to push the idea that the 9mm is more affective than the 45. But nearly worthless in real world situations. Someone may be laughing but I am given to understand that over in Iraq and Astan there are people who frequently HAVE had to chase down individuals who have been wounded with a handgun. Muscle memory is great thing. Math is absolute and backs what Ive stated. Richard, I guess I have little feminine hands as I prefer to carry my 9mm for self-defense and on duty. 9mm. It has something to do with occasions where they might carry concealed: Since last year, MARSOC has purchased and fielded 1,654 Glock 19s because Raiders needed a reliable secondary weapon that could be used for both a concealed carry profile and a low-visibility profile, and having one approved pistol for all special operators saves money, he said. If I am just going to the range with my son, I prefer the .45. Why dont these experts just admit that they prefer Glocks and let it go at that? Look for a box or option labeled Home Page (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari) or On Startup (Chrome). A lot. .4570, .454 Casull and .460 Super Mag are all tremendously powerful. The FBI claims a bullet has no hydrostatic shock capabilities until at least 2200-2400 fps. We were allowed to carry bone stock ( night sights ok. weapon purchased at our own expense ) Smith and Glock 21s ( It was the 2nd Gen Glock era. A sniper friend said once if bigger is better throw bricks he was using a 243 cal not a 300 win mag nor a Lupa 338. Then get ready for a gunfight. I trap and shoot most animals with a Browning 1911-22 now. cause if they did there would not be so many innocent victims being injured and killed all because they couldnt hit the side of a barn with a soft ball from 5 ft. When I left LE I traided for a S&W 39-2 9mm. Studies based on law enforcement shootings that are available to us show that only one or two solid torso hits can be expected at best. So in other words, Science is also getting a kick back just so the 9mm gets so called, scientific proof! A bigger hole is better than a smaller hole and more holes is better than one hole. I read this after selling my XD Tactical in .40 to a friend and then settled on .45 GAP. Now that has some stopping power and even at 600 yards. Work scenarios out in your head before they happen. This is pretty interesting BTW https://www.ammoland.com/2018/02/defense-against-bears-with-pistols-97-success-rate-37-incidents-by-caliber/. R45 Ammo Type: .45 ACP. Thats a problem, because the force that continues to propel the bullet has essentially been wasted, not transferred to the target. I carried a Colt 1911 while serving in Korea. WebThey could balance it by decreasing the damage of other pistol cartridges, like for example, Intermediate cartridges like 7.62x39/5.56x45 could one tap the upper torso and 2 tap lower torso, the .45 ACP could 2 tap torso, dealing just shy the amount of damage required to kill upper torso, include a large penalty with that. Which things can be argued, but more important is being able to handle what you have. The projectile, a 7.62 x 39 bullet, hit the House majority whip with between 370 and 1,550 foot-pounds of force. But according to the FBI (First Bunch of Idiots) it isnt possible. Sorry for the lengthy comment just my humble opinion. Any weapon is only as good as its owner, making the person behind the trigger the single greatest factor in how much stopping power a gun ultimately yields. All this newer powder and more efficient bullets. For damage; within 50m against soft targets I want to say it goes 7.62 >.45 > 9mm. After hours of research, I ordered a Glock .357 sig. How about a discussion of American made vs foreign made weapons for our military? Id rather be hit by a small rock than a big one. A 45acp will deliver more damage to a human body that a 9mm. So they downvote actual biological functions here. Startle affect. Now good defensive hollow point is a different story. .45 ACP Damage Body Shots Head Shots Sounds Firing (9mm) Firing (.45 ACP) Reloading Swapping To Rarity The Vector is a rare SMG that spawns mainly in Hatchet Cases in the Hydra Bunker and rarely in the Storm Bunker (10% chance). I would make the same recommendation to all American law enforcement agencies who are considering a switch to 9mm handguns. I personally dont find much difference in recoil between a compact 9mm and compact .40 S&W; but I recognize and am sympathetic to other shooters who do. He carries a nine personally currently because of the round capacity but in combat 45. WebHuman Body 101 | National Geographic National Geographic 21.2M subscribers Subscribe 52K 3.3M views 5 years ago How does the human body work? The FBI subsequently transitioned from revolvers to semi auto .40 caliber handguns with S&W .40 caliber bullets (a slightly shorter version of the 10mm round). 2. 158 gr 0.38" Special plain lead bullet will only penetrate one side of a human skull. 9mm Luger offers greater magazine capacity and less recoil/more weapon control at a lower cost. This includes victims shot by suspetcs and suspects shot by our officers. The .45 is a bit harder to conceal so people may freak out. Just carry what YOU feel most comfortable with and shoot the best with as shot placement is most important. F=MA is F=MA. I have a rock island arms 1911 45, a Walther p22 22cal., A heritage rough rider 22 6 inch barrel. Good article and very good to great comments. He is the author of two published books on deadly force and an upcoming book on supervisory and municipal liability in law enforcement. In a statement, the FBI said he used a modified an SKS , the predecessor to the AK-47 which shoots the same bullets. 125 gr 9 mm PB fully jacketed bullet will generally penetrate both skins of a car door. The idea that a bullet has the power to knock an adversary to the ground is a Hollywood myth. The pool of cartridges in the study are grouped which makes the data integrity less reliable but each group of larger calibers exhibit significant percentage better lethality. Its hesitation that makes people miss. If a projectile has features that would cause it to expand upon impact, U.S. Army engineers Donald Carlucci and Sidney Jacobson explained in the textbook Ballistics: Theory and Design of Guns and Ammunition, it will cause greater trauma.. Again this is my opinion and it is based on personal COMBAT EXPERIENCE. Damage: 22 per pellet. It has a velocity of 1200-1600 ft/s and energy of 140-160 Joules. In Walmart I carry a p99 Walter. For two decades, MARSOC operators have been allowed to carry custom-built Colt 1911s chambered in .45ACP. Ill leave it at this and welcome any comments of common sense and or experience. WebYes, definitely. If a projectile has features that would cause it to expand upon impact, U.S. Army engineers Donald Carlucci and Sidney Jacobson explained in the textbook, Ballistics: Theory and Design of Guns and Ammunition. It definitely doesnt mean the ability to kill the target. It has less recoil, is less expensive and its penetration apparently compares favorably with the larger-sized rounds. We all, sitting safe and pretty, can discuss this and that but we are NOT in their shoes. Give me a 45 any day! The Smith & Wesson Model 26 is a target style revolver chambered in .45 ACP. The threshold for lung damage occurs at about 15 psi blast overpressure. So its definitely capable. If you want to test that theory in a real world environment. He eventually was taken off life support 4 days later, open casket funeral. I own 9mm, .40 and .45. To answer the question which is better 9mm or 45APC. One of the best ammo in the market right now is Hornady Critical Dury which is 135 gr. John Michael Callahan served in law enforcement for 44 years. Even the Scout Snipers are still using the .308, whereas superior platforms are using .300 Win Mags and .338 Lapuas. And since the FBI was the agency who failed in the first place well, why follow thier blind lead? Since doing some research on the new ammo for the .380 acp, Ive decided that 17-22 of penetration from Lehigh & Ruger Personal Defense rounds, I carry the Browning Black Label .380. I am former law enforcement from Florida, depending on the situation I actually carry both my Ruger American 9 mm and the Ruger American 45 caliber ACP oh, not at the same time lol. 158 gr 0.38" Special plain lead bullet will generally not exit from a human body. Fire Rate: 1,000 rounds/minute. Nobody I know whos had to use issue 9mm M882 Ball is terribly impressed with it, either for the way it penetrated light cover like auto bodiesadmittedly, if you are shooting at someone protected by an automobile chassis, you should have brought a rifle, if not a grenade launcher with HEAT rounds or something belt-fed with the black-tip ammo that have the depleted uranium coresor for the way bad people reacted to being shot with it, which was usually not at all for quite some time barring a hit to the brain or spinal cord, or multiple hits, as in the whole magazine and maybe another. I carry a s&w .357 airweight not fun to shoot due to recoil and sound. I have had to fire both and knowing that the 9 mm is a lighter piece of lead compared to the 45 ACP it is all about placement then. In one case study of a 24-year-old man struck in the chest by a .40-caliber hollow-point pistol round, doctors found organ damage outside the direct path of the bullet. I however still allowed to carry a 45 and, will as long as I am able to. Gramins was using a 13+1 capacity Glock 21 in .45 ACP. Just as in the case of the military, my agencies biggest determining factors for this decision were not anything to do with the performance of the rounds or the effectiveness for the safety of the officer. ), and I can buy twice the ammo and get twice the practice. I am a colt Gvt. Some bullets are so fast, they dont deliver the force of the bullet. Both really do not muster up for the Marines. Shot placement, shot placement, shot placement. I am older now, living in the city. While, I understand that budgetary issues are a factor they should not come before the safety of the officer pr soldier. For the spray and pray that they teach nowadays the high cap 9mm is good. Shot placement rules. If one of these conditions occurs, the human body should induce a counterbalance in the form of an opposite condition. The argument about effectiveness, capacity, reliability, stopping power, etc has been going on as long as I remember, ad nauseum. 45 muzzle velocity is 500 feet per second and the 9mil is 1500 fps. Which might had something to do with losing the Revolutionary War, where Americans used guerilla tactics. Now thats hilarious. And speed causes expansion of bullets in a meat target. Now as far as the technology of rounds go, technology has improved for all of the basic calibers including 45 so there is no advantage there for the 9. Just some REAL world observation not keyboard commando stuff. It did when it came to FMJ bullets. The human body experiences four main types of acid-based disorders: metabolic acidosis, metabolic alkalosis, respiratory acidosis, and respiratory alkalosis. Doctors later determined that this round was not survivable. 9mm doesnt work so well one at a time from a pistol, but we didnt have any expectation that it would. We were already running +P for our 9 9mms. It is really scary to think that a jury would put any weight behind what he says knowing that the rest of my life will be determined by the crap spewed forth from him. The same companies make the 45acp and other calibers! One of the reasons for the 45 why soldiers love the 45 has to do with the bullet itself tumbling once it hits flesh. My personal opinion is that the military has found that many recruits are unable to accurately fire the .45 and cannot manage the recoil. 9mm beats .45acp. I know some are going to maybe chuckle but when I want a deep concealed handgun, I go with my PF9 Keltec. Ballistics engineers try to balance speed, mass, and surface area to make the most effective round possible. The .223 is carrying 335 foot-pounds of force, while the .22 carries 70 foot-pounds. A true warriors gun. Q-Did the owners of their weapons replace recoil springs on a maintenance schedule? Anyone using the term bullets to discuss weapon capacity knows little about firearms and has no business writing policy.on them. It has been reported by Heritage about how there are a number of personal protection gun uses that make the news in any given month, but are given a tiny fraction of the attention that mass shooters and other violent gun criminals receive. Most rounds fired do not hit anyone at all. I carry a 9mm myself, and train to rapid fire. We cannot recreate these or even reliably use the data. What do you Think of the S&W Shield? WebRock Island Armory 1911 Rock Ultra CS Fiber Optic 45 ACP Sub-Compact 7-Round Pistol $ 679 99 679 dollars 99 cents $ 699 99 699 dollars 99 cents. It scares the hell out of me to think I might have had to use a 9 mm. One or two out of every twenty or more perfect placement leaves me desirous of a heavy hitter. The comments concerning shot placement are correct. I assume that it is cost that is the main concern.
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