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The 9mm cartridge is generally considered more powerful than the .38 Special. It typically offers higher muzzle velocity and energy, resulting in better performance in terms of penetration and expansion. While the .38 Special is known for its accuracy and manageable recoil, the 9mm is favored for its increased firepower and capacity, making it a popular choice for self-defense and law enforcement. Ultimately, the choice between the two also depends on personal preference and specific use cases.
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What can you compare 9mm to?
.38 Special- 9mm is more powerful. ,357 Magnum- 9mm is less powerful.
Is a 9mm handgun more powerful than a 38 special plus p?
It depends on what cartridges you are comparing. Some 9mm is. Also, 9mm is also availabe in Plus P.
What is more powerful ammo 9mm or 38?
Pretty close to the same in ballistics. The 9mm is used much more commonly.
9mm larger then a 38 special?
No
What is difference between a 38 caliber bullet and a 9mm bullet?
Not muchThe diameter of a .38 special bullet is 0.358 inch, which is 9.09 mm. ALOT. the diameter isn't the only thing to consider. although the calibers are close the 9mm and 38 special are no where near each other. a 9mm is usually 9 x 19mm and is 115-124 grains and a 38 special is approx. 9.07 x 39mm near 160 grains and obviously packs more of a punch. fire a 9mm and then a 38 special and it will make sense.
Does 38 caliber equal 9mm?
Close, but no. A .38 Special fires a .357 inch diameter bullet, 9mm Parabellum fires a slightly smaller bullet, but with more force. The .38 is a rimmed revolver cartridge, and the 9mm is a rimless automatic pistol cartridge.
What is more powerful a 380 calibre or a 38 calibre?
In general, a .38 Special +P+ load can be more powerful than a mild .380.
Are .357 and .38 special interchangeable?
No, .357 and .38 special are not interchangeable because the .357 cartridge is longer and more powerful than the .38 special cartridge.
What is the size difference in bullet in the 9mm and 38 special?
There are SEVERAL 9mm cartridges- the most common is probably the 9mm Parabellum (9mm Luger). A 9mm Parabellum BULLET (not cartridge) is typically slightly smaller than a .38 Special bullet- .356 instead of .357. The 9mm is frequently (not always) lighter- and shorter. Other 9mm cartridges (such as the 9mm Makarov) will have different bullets.
What is more powerful 357 magnum or 38 special?
.357, considerably.
What does the -3 stand for in the name Smith and Wesson model 14 38 special?
You have a Smith and Wesson model 14 38 special. The 38 refers to the diameter of the barrel. That barrel is 38/100 of an inch in diameter. A 45 automatic has a barrel that is 45/100 of an inch in diameter. A 9mm has a barrel with a 9mm diameter. You can shoot 9mm ammunition from a 38 special. A 22 pistol has a small diameter barrel.
Can a 38 special shoot a 357 round"?
No, a .38 Special cannot shoot a .357 round because the .357 round is longer and more powerful than the .38 Special.
