The video discusses the top 5 cartridges for self-defense, considering factors such as stopping power, recoil, and ease of use. The rankings are:
5. 38 Special: A good option for revolvers, with low recoil and minimal tissue penetration, but limited capacity.
4. 40 Smith and Wesson: A powerful cartridge with high stopping power, but also high recoil and limited controllability for inexperienced shooters.
3. 380 ACP: A low-recoil cartridge with easy controllability, making it suitable for inexperienced shooters, but with lower stopping power.
2. 45 ACP: A powerful cartridge with high expansion, but also high recoil, requiring more experience to control.
1. 9x19mm Parabellum: The top choice, offering a balance between power, expansion, and ease of control, with lower recoil than 40 S&W and 45 ACP, but with a higher risk of overpenetration.
Ultimately, the best cartridge for self-defense depends on individual preferences and needs.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The 38 Special cartridge is a good option for self-defense because it produces little recoil and has less tissue penetration compared to other cartridges.
2. The 38 Special cartridge generates an average of 305 joules of energy at the muzzle of its barrel.
3. The 9mm pistol generates considerably more power, with 495 joules of energy.
4. The 40 Smith and Wesson cartridge was developed in 1990 to match the performance of the 10mm reduced velocity auto cartridges of the FBI.
5. The 40 Smith and Wesson cartridge has a reputation for generating a fairly energetic recoil and a considerable rise in the barrel after each shot.
6. The 40 Smith and Wesson cartridge generates an average of 641 joules of energy at the muzzle of a gun, compared to 561 joules for the 45 ACP.
7. The 380 ACP cartridge was introduced in 1908 and is designed for use with simple recoil reloading pistols.
8. The 380 ACP cartridge has relatively low power and does not have the stopping power of cartridges like the 9mm Parabellum, 40 S&W, or 45 ACP.
9. The 380 ACP cartridge has a lower risk of accidental overpenetration and is easier to control, making it a viable defensive option for inexperienced shooters.
10. The 45 ACP cartridge has been popular worldwide since its introduction over 100 years ago and is known for its powerful stopping power.
11. The 45 ACP cartridge achieves the most expansion within a target of all the cartridges on the list, especially when used with soft or hollow point warheads.
12. The 45 ACP cartridge is a subsonic cartridge by nature, meaning it can be paired with a sound suppressor to reduce noise.
13. The 9mm Parabellum cartridge is currently the most popular for police work in Western powers due to its excellent balance between power, penetration, expansion, and ease of control.
14. The 9mm Parabellum cartridge offers a shooter the opportunity to fire several continuous shots with precision without struggling to keep the weapon's sights on target.
15. The 9mm Parabellum cartridge generates approximately 75% more energy than a 380 ACP or 38 Special caliber projectile.
16. Pistols that use the 9mm Parabellum cartridge generally have a much larger capacity than those designed for larger cartridges.