2007-09-22 09:47:19 · 13 answers · asked by John P 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
The .40 S & W shoots a wider bullet than the .9mm out of the same size pistol. The .40 was designed to duplicate the performance of the .45 acp out of a .9mm size pistol (for shooters with smaller hands). The hottest .9mms (115 to 127 grain +P & +P+ rounds) come closer to duplicating the performance of the .357 Magnum than the .40 S & W. With the right ammo either one will serve you well. Just decide what you like. I carry the .10mm myself.
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2007-09-22 13:17:08 · answer #1 · answered by H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 40 is more powerful than the 9mm.
2007-09-22 17:15:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 9mm round is softer on recoil than th.40 S&W, but the .40 S&W delivers more impact energy on the target than the 9mm.
2007-09-22 17:40:25 · answer #3 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Velocity of the bullet and power. A 9mm is smaller but faster....40 is bigger and a little slower.
2007-09-22 17:22:21 · answer #4 · answered by bobbo342 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ballistic dataindicates 40 Sw is very close to .357mag which as you know is very powerfull. 9mm Para although has a lot of real world shooting and ballistic data is not a good one round stop cartridge. 40 sw is far better for one shot stopping power.
2007-09-22 18:19:35 · answer #5 · answered by cavebear223 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
diameter.
European arms have always measured their caliber in millimeters (mm) and American arms have always measured theirs in inch fractions.
a 9mm is equivalent to .354 in diameter (or a .38 cal)
a .40 is equivalent to 10mm
In terms of power and speed the .40 caliber is a larger heavier load, and many of the rounds are roughly the equivalent of some of the 9mm in speed. Being a larger heavier round it makes them hit harder.
2007-09-23 03:06:08 · answer #6 · answered by sirtanaka 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the .40 is bigger and the 9mm is a more accurate round when fired out of a gun in the same conditon
2007-09-22 21:51:23 · answer #7 · answered by hunter1 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
.40S&W is a little bigger and more powerful than 9mm.
2007-09-22 16:53:52 · answer #8 · answered by DJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
size of the bullet and power of the bullet. I have used both and love my .40
2007-09-22 16:55:33 · answer #9 · answered by mike m 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not much lethality, 9mm ammo is cheaper so you can practice more and be more proficent.
2007-09-23 23:39:13 · answer #10 · answered by DMan 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋