2017年4月12日 · 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.

2019年7月4日 · 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.

2024年9月18日 · Discover the key differences between 9mm and 45 ACP in our comprehensive guide. Learn about the pros and cons of each caliber to make an informed decision.

2025年3月17日 · The debate between 9mm and .45 ACP continues, but the choice is less binary than partisans portray. The advantage depends greatly on your needs. For practical defensive use, the 9mm delivers the best overall combination of terminal effectiveness, shootability, magazine capacity, low cost, and handgun platform options. ...

2024年11月7日 · 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.

2023年6月10日 · The 9mm and .45 caliber cartridges differ in bullet diameter. The 9mm, also known as 9x19mm Parabellum or 9mm Luger, has a bullet diameter of 9mm (0.355 inches). Conversely, the .45 caliber, also called .45 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol), features a larger bullet diameter of 11.43mm (0.45 inches).

2024年12月6日 · 9mm and 45ACP are two of the most popular (and common) handgun cartridges and both have their own cult followings. Let’s start with how the 9mm and 45 Auto are similar. Both rounds are popular for self and home defense and both options are effective against bad guys (stopping power) and can be relied upon if you ever need them.

2022年2月23日 · When the 9mm vs 45 ACP test got to hollow point ammo, the differences were again…minimal. That’s largely because most modern JHP ammo is all designed to do the same thing: penetrate more than 12 inches in gel and expand after defeating common barriers.

.45 ACP vs 9mm comparison. A 9mm is generally cheaper, has less recoil and higher velocity than a .45 ACP. The .45 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol) cartridge holds bullets that have a diameter of .452 inches (11.5mm) so it is slightly larger than the 9mm (.355 inch bullets).

2023年10月7日 · While neither 9mm nor .45 ACP rounds are uncontrollable in rapid strings of fire by any means, shooting them feels noticeably different (at least in my opinion as well as that of probably plenty of others).