.45 ACP Versus .357 Magnum
BY Herschel Smith8 years ago
I stumbled across this interesting video.
I think the test is a little less than “scientific” regardless of the words they throw at it. No gelatin tests, no discussion of terminal ballistics in tissue, etc. The video could have gone on a lot longer investigating some of these things.
Interesting nonetheless. I have always known that the 1400+ FPS velocity of the .357 magnum is a powerful thing, which is why I have two .357 magnum handguns (S&W R8 M&P and Ruger GP100 Match Champion). I love shooting them both. But it comes down to more than just what runs down the range faster. What can you carry? What can you conceal? I cannot conceal the S&W R8 or my Ruger GP100 Match Champion. But I can conceal a smallish compact 1911 on my waist or a S&W .38 Spl. +P Air Weight on my ankle.
Each tool has its own purposes.
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