Originally Posted By: Robenstein
Originally Posted By: CT8
A near miss with the 45 acp is like a good hit with a couple of 9s or 40s [to stir the pot]
Unless that 40 cal is a 10mm.
I am a fan of the 10mm cartridge, if it's loaded to full specs...not the usual 10mm range ammo that is only loaded to .40 velocities...
Ammo like this:
https://www.buffalobore.com/index.php?l=product_list&c=24
I've got quite a few boxes of the Heavy 10mm Ammo - 180 gr. Jacketed Hollow Point (1,350fps/M.E. 728 ft. lbs.) for my Glock 20.
When you compare that energy to typical .45 ACP, even +P, that is closer to 480 ft. lbs. - the 10mm has impressive ballistics. I understand why the FBI chose it.
Now, I don't have to shoot through barriers (I hope!) and the Glock 20 is a full size pistol, so I am not carrying it concealed, but in the backcountry, that pistol, holding 15+1 rounds of 10mm is my first choice...180 gr. JHP for medium sized critters...and should I wish to be loaded for bear, the 220 gr. hardcast would be my choice...