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26 maj 2023 · Handgun & Pistol Caliber Comparison. Let’s dive into a (mostly) complete list of handgun calibers and compare bullet weights, velocity, power (kinetic energy), recoil, and price. Then, we’ll grade them with an overall shootability score from 1-5.
17 lut 2024 · To make the comparisons easier, we’re categorizing handgun calibers based on their launching platforms i.e. semi-auto handguns and revolvers; and on their intended purpose: whether they’re only for plinking, self-defense, hunting or combinations thereof.
11 mar 2022 · There are so many pistol calibers out there. How do you pick the right one . . . or three? 😉 Our handgun caliber comparison (really cartridges) will go through the performance details and help you understand the differences. What is a Caliber? Caliber is the diameter of a bullet at its widest point.
Although not originally designed for handguns, several rifle and shotgun cartridges have also been chambered in a number of large handguns, primarily in revolvers like the Phelps Heritage revolver, Century Arms revolver, Thompson/Centre Contender break-open pistol, Magnum Research BFR, and the Pfeifer Zeliska revolvers.
A pistol caliber comparison chart will typically list this as the largest of common self-defense rounds by caliber alone. While it lacks the sheer destructive power of other large cartridges such as the .44 Magnum, the .45 ACP allows for much quicker follow-up shots due to its lower recoil.
This interactive bullet database is free and containst 173 caliber ballistics, history, stats, and their trajectories charted out in full detail. Speed and Energy are figured out using an average of all the known cartridges.
27 sty 2022 · Quickly learn the pros and cons of common handgun/pistol calibers. We’ll also cover the average price, recoil, and recommended self-defense ammo for each. And for the ones we shoot regularly…some videos!
