Oh, I didn't know. I'm new to handguns and was wanting to learn about the different calibers and how they ranked on their damage caused. Hope this isn't a taboo topic or too general of a question, but if it is, please feel free to not answer me. Thank you againLikeABoss said:It's a huge debate, all over the forum and on youtube.
I can say .357 mag will do more than the .38 special . The .38 special will do more damage than the .380. I however cannot speak on the semi auto calibers.Sam78 said:Can anyone rank the damage these calibers do from least to most please? .380, 38 special, 9 mm Luger, .357 magnum, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP
I realize some of these calibers are for revolvers and som for semi-autos. Thank you in advace.
Thank you for your responsePolygon said:I would put them in the following order:
.380, .38 Special, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, and .357 Magnum
Thank you.c3shooter said:While there may be some discussion, polygon is pretty much right on.
There are only 4 TRUE +P cartridges- .38 Special, 9mm Parabellum, .45 ACP- and ALL .38 Super ammo is +P. Those are the rounds for which a standard +P loading has been established by SAAMI. The +P is simply loaded hotter than the standard load.
I'm not an expert, but I'd put em here:Sam78 said:Can anyone rank the damage these calibers do from least to most please? .380, 38 special, 9 mm Luger, .357 magnum, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP
I realize some of these calibers are for revolvers and som for semi-autos. Thank you in advace.
That's why we join a specific forum I guess. Specific info by experts. Most of the times a google search brings you right back to a forumdanf_fl said:There are tables available all over the internet that will show foot-pound-energy per round.
I am glad that you came here to get your information. It saved you a lot of time searching for yourself.
True....303tom said:The .45 ACP makes the biggest hole............
I agree with this, although have also heard the 40 and the 45 are almost equal. I don't have a 40 though and have never shot it.I would put them in the following order:
.380, .38 Special, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, and .357 Magnum
I'd go with this answer.I would put them in the following order:
.380, .38 Special, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, and .357 Magnum