Hunter2011
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Most people don't reload, so only factory ammo needs mentioning
Look, I know for a hunting handgun, you can't compare the 9mm to the .357 as in 6'' or longer barrels, the .357 wins over the 9mm easily. If ever I must protect myself against a bear, I know a .357 will be my choice over a 9mm, unless the 9mm has a 30 round magazine
But choosing over the counter ammo, and using it in compact handguns, I really feel it is unfair to say the 9mm is underpowered while the .357 is a man stopper... That while their ballistics are very much identical.
Look, I know for a hunting handgun, you can't compare the 9mm to the .357 as in 6'' or longer barrels, the .357 wins over the 9mm easily. If ever I must protect myself against a bear, I know a .357 will be my choice over a 9mm, unless the 9mm has a 30 round magazine
But choosing over the counter ammo, and using it in compact handguns, I really feel it is unfair to say the 9mm is underpowered while the .357 is a man stopper... That while their ballistics are very much identical.