P95Carry
Moderator Emeritus
Some of this centers round the ole favorite ''fast and light vs slow and heavy'' ... something we'll all debate until hell freezes!
Taking a figure quoted earler ...
I always think that the velocity bonus with the .357 more than helps re expansion after penetration .... but then the ''solid whack'' of that .45 has for so long been proven to be effective.
The debate will never rest! .357 for me tho!
Taking a figure quoted earler ...
The .357 here, even at this velocity (way lower than my homeloads!) ... we have energy of 469 ft lbs ... the .45 OTH comes out at 327 ft lbs. On energy, the .357 wins.I think a 125 grain .357 at 1300 and a 230 grain .45 at 800 both kill you dead if you make your hits.
I always think that the velocity bonus with the .357 more than helps re expansion after penetration .... but then the ''solid whack'' of that .45 has for so long been proven to be effective.
The debate will never rest! .357 for me tho!