Originally Posted by 2015_PSD
Originally Posted by BlueOvalFitter
Yes, 9 mm bullet technology has caught up to other bullets, mainly the .40 S&W rd. But, there are still ballistic tests out there that show the .40 caliber superior to the 9 mm. Besides, it will make a bigger hole in Mr. Bad Guy, hence, making him bleed out faster.
In what way? .40S&W has been on the decline for years with many LEO dropping it in favor of 9MM. There is also no real world experience that shows it is more effective--essentially they are all the same so shoot what you like.
The .40 didn't fall out of favor with agencies because it wasn't effective. 9mm is cheaper and 5'2" tall 110 lb people that have never fired a gun before shoot it less poorly than more powerful rounds. 9mm is the "good enough" LE round.
Originally Posted by BlueOvalFitter
Yes, 9 mm bullet technology has caught up to other bullets, mainly the .40 S&W rd. But, there are still ballistic tests out there that show the .40 caliber superior to the 9 mm. Besides, it will make a bigger hole in Mr. Bad Guy, hence, making him bleed out faster.
In what way? .40S&W has been on the decline for years with many LEO dropping it in favor of 9MM. There is also no real world experience that shows it is more effective--essentially they are all the same so shoot what you like.
The .40 didn't fall out of favor with agencies because it wasn't effective. 9mm is cheaper and 5'2" tall 110 lb people that have never fired a gun before shoot it less poorly than more powerful rounds. 9mm is the "good enough" LE round.