ashby koss
Shooter
Ok no caliber flame war here.... But I've heard that the 40sw was made to have better kinetic energy than the 9mm but better penetration than 45acp.
BUT, I've also seen that 45acp has same or better penetration than 40sw, and that 45acp (FMJ) had too much penetration for police..., so is 40sw around because of capacity concerns alone?
What is the real placement for this seemingly "bastard" round. It seems like it should be a best of both worlds, but it maybe the worst of both worlds. Other than capacity it seems that the 45ACP was already the answer for Police & FBI, in regards to the Miami Dade Incident, before the 40sw was even thunk of.
In short; What is the reason for the 40SW and what role does it play for us civilians and edc?
BUT, I've also seen that 45acp has same or better penetration than 40sw, and that 45acp (FMJ) had too much penetration for police..., so is 40sw around because of capacity concerns alone?
What is the real placement for this seemingly "bastard" round. It seems like it should be a best of both worlds, but it maybe the worst of both worlds. Other than capacity it seems that the 45ACP was already the answer for Police & FBI, in regards to the Miami Dade Incident, before the 40sw was even thunk of.
In short; What is the reason for the 40SW and what role does it play for us civilians and edc?
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