Originally Posted by jwp475
Originally Posted by saddlesore
I remember a few years after the military switched to 9mm from 45's as a service weapons, troops were complaining that the 9 did not have the stopping power as the 45. I think I would put more credence in those troops than anyone


When shooting modern JHP the 9mm is much closer than when both the 45 and 9mm are shooting ball ammo

.45 JHP expands larger than does 9mm JHP.