Which is more powerful 45 ACP or 10mm?

Both are popular choices for self-defense and both have a lot of stopping power. The 10mm is a bit more powerful than the . 45 ACP and it also has a higher capacity.
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Why is 10mm better than 45 ACP?

The 10mm has a faster velocity and energy than the . 45ACP. But the 45 gives great diameter and has stood the test of time. Maximum damage becomes very handy when you're in dangerous situations and the 45 is going to give you the largest bullet expansion.
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Can 45 ACP stop a bear?

45 acp is a poor choice for bear defense. The round is slow, fat, and has fairly poor penetration on tough-skinned animals; however, some people carry . 45 acp with modern +P ammo and hardened bullets for bear defense. There are many better options, but it can work.
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Is 10mm too powerful for self defense?

Simply put, the 10mm is an excellent cartridge for any kind of defensive duties. While the most powerful 10mm ammo will kick a little more than a 9mm, it is not scary or painful to shoot.
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Which is stronger 44 mag or 10mm?

10mm vs 44 Magnum: Stopping Power

The 44 Mag's 240 grain bullet consistently outpaces the 10mm's 180 grain bullet, even at 100 yards. And because it is so much heavier, it carries significantly more energy at all distances as well.
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10mm vs 45acp



What handgun has the most stopping power?

The GP100 can hold . 357 Magnum rounds, giving it high honors for stopping power.
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Is a 10 mm a good bear gun?

If you body-shoot an attacking bear front-on, those 10mm bullets must be chosen for extremely deep, straight-line penetration to compromise as many vital organs as possible, and they must shrug off any bone—no matter how massive and dense—encountered along the way.
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What is the most powerful 45 ACP ammo?

The Hornady 230-grain XTP was chosen for the +P loading. There are those who demand a maximum of penetration. For hunting use the XTP bullet is clearly the superior choice.
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Does a 45 kick hard?

Recoil Energy

45 ACP recoil is nearly double that of the 9mm when launched from a similar pistol. Size and weight of the gun matter when calculating recoil. For example, a . 45 launched from a carbine will have less felt recoil than a 9mm shot from a subcompact CCW pistol.
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What has more recoil 45 or 10mm?

While it's not a hand cannon by any means, the 10mm does have more recoil than a lot of other cartridges. That being said, the 10mm recoils only a little more with than the . 45 ACP. So, well-trained shooters using good quality handguns can handle it without much trouble.
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Is 10mm stronger than 357 Magnum?

When it comes to muzzle velocity, there is a lot of overlap between different loads for 357 and 10mm. However, the 357 Magnum will typically have a slight velocity advantage over the 10mm as the 357 can fire lighter bullets.
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Does 45 ACP have stopping power?

The .45 ACP is an effective combat pistol cartridge. It combines accuracy as well as stopping power for use against human targets, has relatively low muzzle blast and flash, and it produces a stout, but manageable recoil in handguns (made worse in compact models).
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Which caliber is best for self-defense?

Capacity. The 9mm offers greater magazine capacity than virtually any other pistol caliber carried for personal defense. If the wounding capabilities of 9mm and the other cartridges are nearly identical, it would seem to be that having more rounds in you magazine will give you a better opportunity to stop an attacker.
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Why 9mm is better than 45 ACP?

As we can see from the chart above, 9mm bullets have a higher muzzle velocity than 45 ACP bullets do. Combined with the 9mm's smaller size than . 45 ACP, that translates into deeper bullet penetration. A higher muzzle velocity and lower weight also means that the 9mm usually has less vertical drop than a 45 does.
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Is a 45 ACP more powerful than a 9mm?

45 ACP comparison, the 9mm is smaller and more compact and has less power. The . 45 ACP is comparably larger, heavier, and wider. Therefore, it can hold more gunpowder and stopping power.
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Is 45 ACP a good self-defense round?

45 ACP for home defense. It's the perfect grab-and-go handgun to fire in close quarters where recoil won't pose such a problem. Alternatively, the 9mm's stopping power and smaller design make it ideal for open and concealed carry.
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Is a 10mm pistol worth it?

Bottom line is that with 10mm you can carry more rounds than you would with a . 45 ACP, fewer rounds than you would with a 9mm, and the same number of rounds as with a . 40 S&W. But each round carries 50 percent more energy, increasing the possibility that you will need fewer hits to stop an attacker.
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What caliber pistol is best for bear defense?

44 Magnum is the minimum for charging bears, many others have opted for a Glock 20 in 10mm Auto and, interestingly enough, passed right by the . 357 S&W Magnum. Several folks have even successfully killed bears with a 9mm. While a well-placed shot from a 10mm can no doubt do the trick, the .
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What handgun is best for bear defense?

Big-bore revolvers are the classic backup gun in bear country, and one of the most popular options is Smith & Wesson's six-shot . 44 Magnums. The Model 29 and Model 629 are built on S&W's vaunted N-frame and pack enough punch that, with the right bullets, they'll stop even the largest bear.
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What is the best self-defense gun?

With that in mind, here are our top ten picks:
  • CZ 75 SP-01 Tactical.
  • Springfield XD MOD2.
  • Colt 1911.
  • Ruger 1707 GP100.
  • Smith & Wesson M&P Shield.
  • Sig Sauer MK25 P226.
  • Gen 4 Glock 19.
  • Beretta M9.
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What handgun caliber has the most one shot stops?

Average Number of Rounds Until Incapacitation

We can see that smaller calibers tend to require more shots until the person is incapacitated. The 9mm round has the highest number of shots prior to incapacitation. I believe this is because it is one of the easiest rounds to shoot quickly.
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Is FMJ or hollow point better?

The Takeaway: Hollow point bullets are a more expensive round and best used for self defense situations, and loaded in your Every Day Carry (EDC) defense weapon. They are also best as your home defense weapon. Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) rounds are best used for range shooting since they are much less expensive.
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What is more powerful a 357 or a 45?

357 Magnum is more powerful since it has more powder. However, this doesn't mean the . 45 ACP isn't reliable for self-defense. In fact, it's a great round as well.
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