9mm vs 40 vs 45: Can’t Believe The Results

About this Video

• Video Title: 9mm vs 40 vs 45: Can’t Believe The Results
• Channel: Banana Ballistics
• Speakers: (Only one speaker is identifiable from the transcript)
• Duration: 13:26

Introduction

This video compares the ballistic performance of 9mm, .40 Smith & Wesson, and .45 ACP cartridges. The speaker tests the cartridges against various materials (pressure-treated lumber, plywood, sand, concrete, and ballistic gel) to determine their penetration and damage capabilities.

Key Takeaways

• 9mm Performance: The 9mm demonstrated good penetration in lumber and plywood, but its performance against concrete and ballistic gel was less impressive compared to the .40 S&W and .45 ACP.
• .40 S&W Performance: The .40 S&W showed a remarkably similar level of penetration in lumber and plywood to the 9mm but outperformed it significantly in the concrete and ballistic gel tests.
• .45 ACP Performance: The .45 ACP performed similarly to the 9mm and .40 S&W in lumber and plywood, but surprisingly demonstrated less penetration in the concrete test, leading to a tie among all three calibers in this scenario.
• Overall Results: The .40 S&W edged out the others in the concrete and ballistic gel tests, showing superior penetration and creating a larger wound cavity in the gel.
• Conclusion: Despite initial predictions favoring the .40 S&W, the results were quite close, with the 9mm providing strong competition. The video concludes with a preference for the 9mm due to its advantages in terms of recoil and magazine capacity.