One thing I have seen mentioned over and over again in the resurgence of popularity of the 9mm is now with the great high-tech bullets available it equals the incapacitaion ability of rounds like the .357 Magnum and .45 ACP.
That may be the case but what happens when one can not obtain ones perfect designer ammo...and in the recent past that has happened.
From what I have read and seen in studying gunfights over the last 40 years is rounds over .40 need both less expansion or velocity to be effective. Calibers .35 and under depend much more on velocity and expansion to get the same level of performance.
I usually carry .35 caliber rounds for self-defense but much prefer a round that has a muzzle velocity over 1300 fps to get the needed bullet expansion and penetration. When I carry a .41+ caliber gun 950-1200 seems to work just fine... .40/10mm usually 1200+- depending on the bullet weigh...
Bob
If you can not deal with reality, reality will deal with you....
