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What caliber is equivalent to 9mm?

Joe Ford

What caliber is equivalent to 9mm?

357

What is the strongest caliber?

700 Nitro Express in terms of power and recoil include the following:

  • . 475 A&M Magnum.
  • . 460 Weatherby Magnum.
  • 12.7×108mm.
  • 14.5×114mm.
  • . 50 BMG.
  • 2 bore.
  • . 950 JDJ (the world’s largest rifle cartridge)
  • 20×102mm Vulcan (One of the most powerful rifle rounds, used in anti-materiel rifles)

What’s better for self defense 9mm or 45?

Well, when it comes to home defense, the . 45 ACP does hold one distinct advantage over the 9mm: shallower penetration. Don’t worry, that’s a good thing here. 45 ACP because of its slower, bulky bullets.

What caliber is better 40 or 45?

A . 40 Cal bullet has grains of between 115 and 175, whereas a . 45 Cal bullet has between 185 and 255 so it’s not difficult to see that . 45 Cal is going to have considerably more stopping power and give you more bang for your buck.

Is a 40 or 45 more powerful?

40 S&W exceeds standard-pressure . 45 ACP loadings, generating between 350-foot-pound (470 J) and 500-foot-pound (680 J) of energy, depending on bullet weight….Comparison chart.

.40 S&W .45 ACP
Velocity 900-1449 FPS 700 – 1150 FPS
Maximum pressure 35,000 psi (240 MPa) 21,000 psi (140 MPa)
Designed January 17, 1990 1904

Why is a 44 bigger than a 45?

which is bigger, 44/100ths of an inch or 45/100ths? There is your answer. The magnum refers to the large cartrdiges, holding far more powder, thus generating far greater energy than the slightly larger caliber bullet of the . 45.

What is the difference between a 44 mag and a 44 special?

The 44 Magnum is a slightly longer 44 Special that cannot be loaded into the 44 Special cylinder. This prevents the more powerful loads from damaging the 44 Special guns. The 44 Special can be used in the 44 Magnum cylinder with no problems. The standard 44 Special loading pushes a 246 gr lead bullet at around 750 fps.

Can a 44 mag fire 44 special?

Yes, the . 44 Special could be fired in a . 44 Rem Mag for low recoil practice (much the way . 38 Special rounds can be fired in a revolver chambered for .

Does a 44 Magnum kick?

44 Magnum handgun kicks a lot harder than a . 45 ACP. It is worth it if you need to hunt large game and can carry a large heavy revolver. Recoil is mild when chambered in carbines which weigh more than handguns.

How far will a 44 mag shoot accurately?

30 yards

What is the best 44 mag lever-action?

Best . 44 Magnum Rifles

  • Henry Big Boy.
  • Marlin 1894 Lever-Action.
  • Smith and Wesson Model 29.
  • Ruger Super Redhawk.
  • F. LLI Pietta 1873 SA Revolver (Colt Peacemaker Recreation)
  • Magnum Research Desert Eagle . 44 Magnum.

What is a 44 Mag Rifle good for?

These 44 Magnum rifles are perfect brush and hunting guns. Developed in the 1950s and made famous by the giant magnum revolvers in the “Dirty Harry” movies, this round delivers muzzle velocities between 1,100 and 1,600 feet per second with heavy bullets that are ideal for deer hunting or bear self-defense.

Why did Ruger discontinue the 44 carbine?

In 1985, the Ruger 44 Carbine was discontinued due to its high production cost after nearly a quarter million of the rifles had been made. When it comes to collectability, the earliest Deerstalker-marked carbines bring the highest premiums.

How powerful is a 44 magnum rifle?

44 Magnum bullet can reach speeds of up to 1,380 feet per second, generating kinetic energy at themuzzle of 1,015 foot-pounds of force. That’s plenty of power, enough to take down up to deer-size game at distances of up to 50 yards.

Is a 44 Magnum rifle good for deer hunting?

44-40] was a most excellent deer rifle out to 200 yards. Now today, I’d venture that folks would say the 200 grain, lead alloy or all lead bullet launched by that cartridge at 1100-1250 fps is too under-powered as a good deer cartridge even at 100 yards. 44 magnum is just fine out to 100 yards as a deer cartridge.

How far will a 44 mag kill a deer?

100 yards