A suppressed 9mm can reduce the noise substantially than the .45 ACP. However, its accuracy is more affected by the suppressor. Using a suppressor in shooting a 9mm can significantly reduce accuracy. While .45 ACP cartridges can handle suppressors better than 9mm. They are comparatively larger, ...
.45 = .452″ thats a full tent of an inch wider, almost 1/3 wider than the 9mm. In Bullet weights we are looking at 147 grains in the 9mm vs 230 grains in the .45 acp. These simple facts equate to greater tissue damage.
Complete 45 ACP ammunition ballistics Chart. Compare all 45 ACP ammunition manufacturers on one easy to read chart.
.45 ACP Results in fps (2008) Click here for a Muzzle Energy graph for the 2008 tests in this caliber. barrel length Cor Bon165 gr.JHP +P Cor Bon185 gr.JHP +P Cor Bon200 gr.JHP +P Cor Bon230 gr.JHP +P Cor Bon185 gr.DPX +P Federal165 gr.FJExpand'glow recoil Federal165 gr...
Specifications of the original military loading of the .45 ACP Dimensions Minimum Maximum Overall Length 1.256″ 1.266″ Bullet Length .657″ .667″ Bullet Diameter .451″ .451″ Case Head .4718″ .4734 Case Mouth .4672″ .4732″ (.4730″ standard) Case Length .892″ .898″ Ballistics Bul...