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Thread: 38 Special Vs 9mm Luger ??
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February 16th, 2011, 10:56 PM #31Banned
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February 16th, 2011, 11:14 PM #32
Re: 38 Special Vs 9mm Luger ??
It does make sense. I think we can agree that the actual amount of recoil would be the same, but is perceived differently. That difference in perception will vary from shooter to shooter, and of course everyone will have an opinion. Also, of course, my opinion is always right.
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Re: 38 Special Vs 9mm Luger ??
Ok, comparing apples to apples as much as possible when comparing .38 Special and 9mm. Loads from Hodgdon's 2004 manual for 9mm Luger and 38+P (this is fair as any modern .38 can handle +P just not the antiques).
125 gr jacketed in both:
9MM, fastest load using Hidgdon powders, 6.8 gr of HS 6, giving 1169 fps.
.38 Special +p, fastest load 7.0 of Longshot gives 1228 fps
(I note that this is from a 7.7 inch barrel and not listed as being a test barrel?).
146-147 gr bullets:
9mm, 4.7 gr of Longshot gives 1004 fps, (listed as from a 4" barrel)
.38+P; H4227 12.4 grs.gives 1085 fps (from a 7.7" barrel unfortunately.)
Unfortunately, the listed loads are from 4" auto and 7.7" .38 so the comparison is skewed toward the revolver. Still, from the above it is hard to image the 9mm as being superior! With top hand loads or high quality personal protection loads they are nearly equal.
If I have my CZ75 I feel well armed, as I do when carrying my S&W 638.
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