2020年10月14日 · Cool, I looked over the data you linked, and 9mm still beats .38 special with 9mm being the top performer for penetration, expansion, and velocity out of a 3.5″ barrel. .38+P comes close, but falls short, despite the test .38 special having an extra half inch of barrel(4″).

Both bullets are equal in bullet diameter, the 9mm case is about 3/8 of an inch shorter than the .38 Special but boasts double the pressure. Lets apply some common sense to simple physics and see what the ballistic charts look like.

2023年4月14日 · My goal was to compare and contrast both of the pros and cons of . 38 Special vs 9mm in the “same gun.” I also wanted to learn more about their strengths and weaknesses in small-format...

.38 Special+P Vs. 9mm? How Do They Compare? Just giving a real world run down of how these cartridges compare in the real world, my take on them, and giving some ballistics numbers. @...

2022年2月12日 · .38 Special vs 9mm: Versatility. Stepping away from defensive applications, the one area the .38 Special perhaps has an edge on the 9mm is versatility, particularly on two fronts: guns and reloading. To the former, since it is the parent of the .357 Magnum, it is possible to shoot the .38 in nearly any gun chambered for the larger cartridge.

2023年4月7日 · The basics of .38 Special vs. 9mm:.38 Special is a revolver round; 9mm is typically a semi-auto round.38 Special is rimmed; 9mm is rimless.38 Special is taller than 9mm and has a larger case capacity; Both calibers are popular for self defense and perform well in ballistic gel tests