MikeNice
Member
Excuse me if this has been covered before.
Both 9mm and .40 S&W have a SAAMI pressure standard of 35,000. So, why is it that people say a 124gr bullet is recomended for a 9mm? Yet, people carry 150gr or larger .40S&W loads.
I know there must be something I just don't know that stops me from understanding this. If anybody can explain it to me feel free.
Also, what is the "recomended" size for a .40S&W bullet? I know a 155gr Gold Dot has been known to achieve 16" of penetration with .60" of expansion. Is this about the best overall performance size (size not bullet) for a .40 load?
I'm getting interested in .40S&W since I shot my cousin's yesterday. I don't think I would buy one any time soon. I am very interested in the round though. It feels more effective than 9mm to me. I know the differences are marginal at best. However, a weapon is supposed to be comforting not comfortable, right?
Both 9mm and .40 S&W have a SAAMI pressure standard of 35,000. So, why is it that people say a 124gr bullet is recomended for a 9mm? Yet, people carry 150gr or larger .40S&W loads.
I know there must be something I just don't know that stops me from understanding this. If anybody can explain it to me feel free.
Also, what is the "recomended" size for a .40S&W bullet? I know a 155gr Gold Dot has been known to achieve 16" of penetration with .60" of expansion. Is this about the best overall performance size (size not bullet) for a .40 load?
I'm getting interested in .40S&W since I shot my cousin's yesterday. I don't think I would buy one any time soon. I am very interested in the round though. It feels more effective than 9mm to me. I know the differences are marginal at best. However, a weapon is supposed to be comforting not comfortable, right?