Interesting article....
https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2...nging-the-stopping-power-conventional-wisdom/
One of the conclusions...
3. Look at the performance of 9mm vs. both barrel lengths of .357 Mag…what?! Practically identical penetration and expansion, despite the .357 Mag’s 60-180 ft-lbs more energy at the muzzle! Now, we are talking averages across a wide variety of bullet designs and powder types/charges.
https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2...nging-the-stopping-power-conventional-wisdom/
One of the conclusions...
3. Look at the performance of 9mm vs. both barrel lengths of .357 Mag…what?! Practically identical penetration and expansion, despite the .357 Mag’s 60-180 ft-lbs more energy at the muzzle! Now, we are talking averages across a wide variety of bullet designs and powder types/charges.