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Old March 29th 08, 01:26 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Jay Maynard
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On 2008-03-29, Dan wrote:
You're such a genius -- Please do tell the significant differences
between the two calibers.


One need look no farther than the IPSC power factor calculation. Typically,
it's around 120 to 125 for 9mm Parabellum, and upwards of 170 for .40 S&W.
I'll happily trade one or two rounds for that kind of increase in power. To
me, .40 S&W represents the best tradeoff between power and capacity.
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