What kills?

[MrShooter]

What kills?...
Simple... Chuck Norris
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now if they would invent a glock that shot chuck norris projectiles

 

[ef9turbo]

Shot placement

 

[Mr10mm]

I go with whatever has more ft-lbs of energy. Bullet weight x velocity^2 /450450

 

[ef9turbo]

I go with whatever has more ft-lbs of energy. Bullet weight x velocity^2 /450450

Would you rather have more ft-lbs of energy to the chest or a well placed 9mm?

 

[Glocktogo]

Would you rather have more ft-lbs of energy to the chest or a well placed 9mm?

I'd rather have the nine if the ft-lbs of energy is a CVPI doing 40mph.

 

[aeropb]

appropriate sectional density

 

[Mr10mm]

Would you rather have more ft-lbs of energy to the chest or a well placed 9mm?

I was just trying to get back to OP question. We all know Shot placement is key but not everyone is a expert shot. I was just trying to say whichever has more ft lbs of energy is my choice.

 

[ef9turbo]

I was just trying to get back to OP question. We all know Shot placement is key but not everyone is a expert shot. I was just trying to say whichever has more ft lbs of energy is my choice.

Ahh, my bad... Carry on

 

[MrShooter]

Well, if you want to just answer the OP's question with the choices given...
I would say, 185gr in a short barrel .45, but 230 in longer barrel.
.45acp over a .357mag anyday.

 

[NINEROUND]

Try out this scenario: 8 drug crazed ex-Marines with ptsd and razor sharp K-Bars (or other similar bad dudes) are outside your bedroom door. They will come in through the door and try to take your head off in two second increments. You have a choice between two handguns, lets say a 9mm (velocity) and a .45 (mass) both loaded with 8 rounds. You have practiced with both and shoot each equally well. You choose.

...FOR ME, mass wins this one easily.