.357 vs. 45 ACP
My roommate and I can't agree I say the .357 mag is a better man stopper than the .45 ACP. Can anyone help us out?
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I would give the edge to the .357, but the .45 is obviously a proven stopper. 0 -
Up to 50 yards, I think the 45 has a little more energy; after 50 is where the 357 really shines! Try to hit a vital area with a 45 at 60 yards; just point & shoot the 357, whatever it hits will not likely get back up.
The bigger the hole, and the more damage it can do deeper inside the target; the better for a quick cessation of hostilities.
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what kind of bullet and where you hit someone determines if they get up again, not caliber. most gun battles are fought under 7 yds. btw...why in the world one anyone be engaging a human target at 60 yds? even skilled 357 shooters can flinch from the flash a 357 gives off. theres less flinch with a 45. most 357's are revolvers. most 45's are semi autos. type gun plays an important role in which works better. do you want the reliablity of a revolver or the fire power of a semi? dont forget that factor. i vote for the 45.
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Bullet placement, Bullet Placement, Bullet Placement. In combat aginst humans the 9mm .357 mag 357 sig 40cal 45acp the 10mm all are very good man stopers, if you hit your target. If you want more, ie hunting, then the 10mm and 45acp and the 357 mag do a much better job. Not as good as the 41 mag or 44 mag but if you are looking for an all around calibur I chose the 10mm. My 2 cents [8D]
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Assuming a good, center mass shot placement, the rule of thumb is that you want the biggest, deepest hole to increase the likelihood of doing the most damage to internal organs. That said, a .45 offers a larger diameter bullet, but it's slower muzzle velocity make hollow point bullets less likely to expand. The bullet's relatively heavy weight, however, adds to its ability to penetrate.
The .357 has a smaller diameter bullet, but its greater muzzle velocity practically guarantees that you'll get the most out of a quality hollow point. With the bullet's expansion, you'll probably get a bigger hole than the .45. On the down side, the bullet's relatively lighter weight may deliver less penetration, although the .357 magnum's extra power may compensate for it.
It's difficult to say which one's better, especially within ten yards. Beyond ten yards, I'd lean toward the .357.
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This is pretty much a draw. The bigger caliber has a theoretical edge for two reasons: the larger bullet and the semi-auto which provides more potential rounds as well as a higher accurate hit potential. (Yes I know there's a 45ACP wheelgun and an eight round 357 revolver--I own both--and there's even a 357 mag semi-auto but we're talking about most folks usage).
Again this is more theory than practice. And because most people follow LE contemporary practice and theory rather than what works, you'll find more people will go with 45ACP despite all the working simplicity advantages and economies of a .357 magnum revolver. Not the least of which is that the same basic $500 can buy a 357, $100 worth of ammo and $100 worth of range time whereas you'll probably just get a .45 gun for the money.
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My understanding is that the .357, in actual documented gunfights - 1 shot stops, has an edge over the .45, by about 5 percentage points. I also understand that the .40 S&W lies between the other two.
It has been noted by others that the ability to hit the opponent, where you want him/her hit is the most important factor. For that reason, I carry a .32, and lots of bullets.
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I agree w/ SP. Dead is dead and with the bullets available today, either are equally capable. Anymore the only real factors are would you rather prefer a revolver or auto and the size of you wallet. 0
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