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Nov 1, 2021 · Not sure which one is best for you? We'll cover the pros & cons of 9mm vs .45 ACP, from stopping power to expansion, accuracy, price, capacity, and more.
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May 9, 2022 · For our 9mm vs .45 ACP comparison, the 9mm is smaller and more compact and has less power. The .45 ACP is comparably larger, heavier, and wider. Therefore, it can hold more gunpowder and stopping power.
Sep 22, 2022 · Basically, for the following three reasons: The best 9mm loads deliver terminal performance similar to many 45 ACP loads. Pistols in 9mm hold between 20 and 30 percent more ammo than .45...
Oct 26, 2017 · The .45 ACP has long been one of the most popular for personal defense among those who carry, but is the 9mm starting to edge it out? In .45 ACP vs 9mm, is the .45 still the top self-defense choice? A key point in choosing self-defense ammo is its ability to quickly neutralize a threat.
3 days ago · Those who prefer the 9mm to the 45 ACP argue that it has higher accuracy and capacity than the .45: hence, the best of handguns. Those who oppose, however, say. 45 ACP is a better choice because it has a higher stopping power than the 9mm.
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Jul 4, 2019 · The .45 ACP is not really any better than the 9mm Luger, it’s just different. Pick the one you like, learn how to shoot it and stop wasting time arguing about something neither you nor anyone else will ever be able to prove.
Jul 1, 2022 · Personally, I wouldn’t choose either as my top home-defense choice, since both .45 ACP and 9mm over-penetrate more than 5.56 NATO or #4 buckshot. But given the choice between the two, 9mm has a major advantage since you can fit more rounds in a magazine and recoil is easier to control.