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The power ranges of the two overlap. SOME 9mm is more powerful than SOME .40 S&W, and vice versa.
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Is a 38 caliber more powerful than a 40 caliber handgun?
it is a little less powerful but not by much
Is it better if the caliber on a gun is lower or higher?
Depends on the application. If you mean power, the higher the caliber, the more powerful it is. for example, a .22 caliber rifle is much less powerful than a .50 caliber rifle.
How much do 30 caliber recoil?
How much more does a 30 caliber revolver recoil than a 9mm?Thanks
Is a 9 mm the most powerful handgun?
No, not by a longshot (no pun intended). Almost all "major" caliber handguns are more powerful than the 9mm.
What is more powerful bb gun or gun?
A firearm is more powerful.Most firearms are more powerful than most BB guns, but there are some exceptions. There are some pro series BB/pellet rifles that are actually more powerful than some small caliber firearms.
Was Athena more powerful than Medusa?
Yes, she was much more powerful. She was a goddess.
What is more powerful 308 or 7mm Remington magnum caliber rifle?
Both calibers have alot power but the 7mm is more powerful due to the fact that the bullets of the 7mm are in a higher grain than the .308. The 7mm also has a much higher recoil than the 308 and even the 30-06, both calibers have a high standard of performance but its no question the 7mm remington is more powerful
Why 5.56 mm caliber is more powerful than 9 mm caliber?
"Powerful" is somewhat of a subective term, but the answer is yes. 5.56 is a rifle cartridge and 9mm, assuming you mean 9mm parabellum, is a handgun cartridge. Under normal circumstances, bullets fired from rifles will have more velocity and more muzzle energy than bullets fired from handguns.
What is the difference between 32 caliber and 380 handgun?
.380 is slightly larger in diamater than the .32, and in general, more powerful.
Are cars engines bigger than a trucks engine?
No, Truck engine's must haul or pull much much much more than car engines and therefore they have to be more powerful, and engine that is more powerful than another must be bigger
Is a 44 magnum more powerful a 500 caliber?
the 500 caliber is reported to have about 3 times the knockdown energy as the .44 magnum at 100 yards; but, for me, if I had to choose between the two, I'd still stick with the .44 magnum as its more than enough to stop large game animals and the price of the ammo is much less--also, much less recoil.
Is a chainsaw more powerful than a hand saw?
Obviously a motor powered chainsaw is much more powerful (and dangerous) than a simple handsaw.
