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To: USCG SimTech

I reload for both. Energy level for 9mm and .45 are about the same and an order of magnitude less than a battle rifle.

FMJ ammo really limits what a pistol can do anyway. You are a little better off with the .45 but the difference in one shot stops is only about 10%.

If you must use a FMJ round, there are some more current cartridges that would offer improvement over both the 9mm and .45.


38 posted on 07/13/2014 5:36:54 AM PDT by dangerdoc ((this space for rent))
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To: dangerdoc

Pretty much the FMJ is the biggest performance limiter. I hear the 40 or 10mm is better for FMJ while being smaller than a 45acp.


62 posted on 07/13/2014 6:47:07 AM PDT by Bogey78O (We had a good run. Coulda been great still.)
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To: dangerdoc

I’ve read that the semi-truncated cone FMJs pack quite a punch. I don’t believe they are made anymore though I do have some “target” loads in .380 ACP.


77 posted on 07/13/2014 7:54:06 AM PDT by Ruy Dias de Bivar (Sometimes you need more than seven rounds, Much more.)
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