I just purchased a XD-9 tactical pistol. I primarily wanted an accurate top quality auto-loader for target shooting and the 9 MM ammo is about 9 dollars a box cheaper at Wal-mart than .45 ACP. However, the Air Force is moving me to TX this summer (San Antonio area) and I would like to try Javelina hunting. I will probably use my SKS or Mini-14 as my primary weapon. However, would a 9 MM work for javelinas or small hogs? I am thinking about using hollow points of some type like the 147 grain or the hydra shocks. Thanks for the feedback. I figured that an accurate pistol like the XD-9 could be used for something besides just targets.