This is probably gonna be an ugly thread, but grab the popcorn..
I've been shooting for 18 years, and i've been carrying for almost 3, and recently i've been looking for a second or backup carry gun. Currently i carry a Glock 19 (not the only firearm i own).
I've been carrying/shooting gold dots and corbon +P JHP's, and noticed most of the ammo said it had 460 to 499 ft lbs of energy... that's right up there almost to a 44 magnum, and more than a 357 magnum.
Also looking at 38 special +p ammo that's in the range of a 380!! (same type of bullet/load, just different caliber)
Can someone explain to me how I can carry a 9mm semi-auto handgun with 16 rounds of ammo that packs more punch per round than a .357 magnum, or am I completely missing something besides energy, bullet weight, and expansion?
Not getting into penetration, i know some rounds would exit a target of flesh or ballistic gel...
I'm just trying to understand a few things before i drop cash on another carry gun.
I appreciate all input,
Thanks!
-Kyle
I've been shooting for 18 years, and i've been carrying for almost 3, and recently i've been looking for a second or backup carry gun. Currently i carry a Glock 19 (not the only firearm i own).
I've been carrying/shooting gold dots and corbon +P JHP's, and noticed most of the ammo said it had 460 to 499 ft lbs of energy... that's right up there almost to a 44 magnum, and more than a 357 magnum.
Also looking at 38 special +p ammo that's in the range of a 380!! (same type of bullet/load, just different caliber)
Can someone explain to me how I can carry a 9mm semi-auto handgun with 16 rounds of ammo that packs more punch per round than a .357 magnum, or am I completely missing something besides energy, bullet weight, and expansion?
Not getting into penetration, i know some rounds would exit a target of flesh or ballistic gel...
I'm just trying to understand a few things before i drop cash on another carry gun.
I appreciate all input,
Thanks!
-Kyle