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The most basic answer is, a 9mm has a smaller diameter. Other differences, (in most cases) less muzzle energy, smaller and lighter bullet, higher velocity.
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What is the difference between a 9mm bullet and a 45 cal bullet?
Generally speaking, the .45 caliber bullet is larger in diameter and heavier than a 9mm bullet.
Can 45 ammo load into a 9mm?
No. 9mm Parabellum ammo is about .35 caliber, and the .45 is, well, .45 caliber. The .45 cartridge is too wide to fit in the chamber.
Difference between 45 caliber and 9 millimeter bullet?
Two different cartridges. First, the .45 is larger in diameter (and heavier) than the 9mm- being 45/100ths of an inch- the 9mm is about 35/100ths. They were invented in two different places, and have different amounts of power.
What is the difference between 40 caliber and 45 caliber.?
@ .05 inches
.45 caliber killed notorious big?
No. He was shot by a 9mm.
Are 1911 pistols only chambered in 45 caliber?
the are also chambered for the 38 caliber, 9mm caliber and 22 caliber
What caliber shell does an uzi fire?
.22, 9mm, 45 ACP are among them.
What travels faster a 9mm or 45 caliber bullet?
Assuming you're referring to the 9x19 Parabellum/Luger round, the 9mm travels faster than the .45 ACP.
Whats the size difference of 9mm and .45cal?
9mm= .355 45 ACP = .452
What is a guns calibre?
Caliber (or calibre) is a measurement of the inside diameter of the barrel, and is also used to refer to the particular cartridge fired by a given gun. A .45 caliber gun fires a bullet that is ROUGHLY .45 inches in diameter. A 9mm uses a bullet that is ABOUT 9mm in diameter.
A 9mm round is equal to what caliber?
The 9mm round measures .356 inch in diameter. a 380 is 95 gr 9mm 124gr 40 is180 gr 45 is 230 gr
What is the difference between 45 and 40 caliber bullet?
There are various difference, but the most common answer would be the .45 is .05 of an inch larger in diameter than a .40.
