Wait...you mean .40 is cheaper than .45?
Where can I find out more information on the advantages that the .40sw has over the .45acp.
This will tell the story and you can test your own loads.
Taylor Knockout Value
the advantages that the .40sw has over the .45acp.
I noticed that the TKV seemed to totally discount kinetic energy, favoring bullet diameter and mass over the exponentially greater velocity component...
About the only advantages that the 40 has over the 45 is size and capacity. The rest of the argument wrt stopping power and such are mumbo jumbo. Shot placement will always trump the mythical stopping power of any wonder round.
Base your decision on your ability to shoot the gun accurately and quickly, not a set pf published stats.
I have heard that a .40 will penetrate better, that a car door might stop a .45 JHP, but will not stop a .40 JHP.
On the other hand, a .45 FMJ will probably penetrate a car door just fine, and it is large enough that you don't need any expansion for man stopping.
I have heard that a .40 will penetrate better, that a car door might stop a .45 JHP, but will not stop a .40 JHP.
On the other hand, a .45 FMJ will probably penetrate a car door just fine, and it is large enough that you don't need any expansion for man stopping.
Why exactly would one be shooting at car doors?
Why exactly would one be shooting at car doors?
A low mass bullet is easier to propel, which also means that it is easier to stop. Light weight bullets do not penetrate as well as heavier bullets. If you don't have penetration, you don't have dependable stopping power.
Why do criminal thugs commit drive by shootings?
Why do criminal thugs drive up to a victim trapped in traffic and car jack or murder them for their car?
That sort of thing has been going on here in Texas since the 1980's that I know of.
Why not put an end to such behavior?