Topic: .45 SMG or 9mm SMG? 5

mmarsh · May 6th, 2006

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Originally Posted by zander_0633

Well, it usually depends on the situation you are in.

Thats my feeling too. For example, I wonder about overpentration of the .45 in confined enviroments such as inside an aircraft.

zander_0633 · May 9th, 2006

Well, that definitely is! It all boils down to the excat situation and where it is. It is sometimes more confusing when half way in the mission, you need to change ammo type!

Dean · May 10th, 2006

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Originally Posted by mmarsh

Thats my feeling too. For example, I wonder about overpentration of the .45 in confined enviroments such as inside an aircraft.

One of the strange things about this cartridge is that there is very little overpenetration. This is due to the fact that the round is subsonic from the time it is fired, whereas the 9mm is supersonic. this is also the reason why the .45 acp was never noted for accuracy. But in an airplane, .45 may well be the way to go as its lower velocity would mean that any errant rounds could well be stopped or deflected by anything. Sorry, but there are many better pistol rounds out there. 9mm, 10mm, .40, 5.7, .357 mag.... there are so many to choose from, and .45 ACP is at the bottom of the barrel, imo.

Dean.

zander_0633 · May 10th, 2006

They could just use rubber bullets in planes.

gigabrain · May 10th, 2006

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Originally Posted by FutureDevilDog

But if I had to chose I would go with the FNP90, even though its not on the list, considering its a 5.7mm.

So true

2dold4this · May 11th, 2006

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Originally Posted by Dean

One of the strange things about this cartridge is that there is very little overpenetration. This is due to the fact that the round is subsonic from the time it is fired, whereas the 9mm is supersonic. this is also the reason why the .45 acp was never noted for accuracy. But in an airplane, .45 may well be the way to go as its lower velocity would mean that any errant rounds could well be stopped or deflected by anything. Sorry, but there are many better pistol rounds out there. 9mm, 10mm, .40, 5.7, .357 mag.... there are so many to choose from, and .45 ACP is at the bottom of the barrel, imo.

Dean.

The .45 might be an advantage in an aircraft and it would be an advantage if one needed to be quiet. I'm glad you mentioned the .357 as it is a killer round.

major liability · May 11th, 2006

.45 is also great for unarmored targets, and even if they've got body armor, it'll punch hard.

zander_0633 · May 14th, 2006

That's good ammo for police! The ned use those type right!

Kozzy Mozzy · May 14th, 2006

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Originally Posted by gigabrain

So true

5.7mm is overrated

it isnt the hammer of thor

major liability · May 15th, 2006

5.7 is definitely overrated, sure it'll go through body armor, but if they don't have body armor (i.e. pretty much everyone we're fighting these days) the terminal ballistics fall behind.

I still love the 10mm Auto...

View Poll Results :.45 SMG or 9mm SMG?
.45 SMG	13	54.17%
9mm SMG	11	45.83%
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May 9th, 2006	Post 42
zander_0633 Milforum Gnat Gear	Well, that definitely is! It all boils down to the excat situation and where it is. It is sometimes more confusing when half way in the mission, you need to change ammo type! __________________ - Ready To Strike -

May 11th, 2006	Post 47
major liability Tribunus Laticlavius Gear	.45 is also great for unarmored targets, and even if they've got body armor, it'll punch hard. __________________ "It will be found an unjust and unwise jealousy to deprive a man of his natural liberty upon the supposition he may abuse it." - George Washington

May 10th, 2006	Post 44
zander_0633 Milforum Gnat Gear	They could just use rubber bullets in planes.

May 14th, 2006	Post 48
zander_0633 Milforum Gnat Gear	That's good ammo for police! The ned use those type right!

May 15th, 2006	Post 50
major liability Tribunus Laticlavius Gear	5.7 is definitely overrated, sure it'll go through body armor, but if they don't have body armor (i.e. pretty much everyone we're fighting these days) the terminal ballistics fall behind. I still love the 10mm Auto...