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Originally Posted by David Sinko
So then... How well does a soft 158 gr. SWCHP actually penetrate at 1050 FPS? Is it really any better than a hard SWC? I have my doubts.
If I could find a 147 gr. cast HP bullet for the 9mm, I believe I can get 1100 FPS out of my 2" 940. And it's amazing how many people think 147 gr. bullets are a terrible choice in the 9mm. Dave Sinko
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Since this thread has been resurrected, I'm gonna reply to this 3-1/2 year old post.
I doubt a soft SWC-HP will penetrate as well as a hardcast SWC, at any velocity which expands it. The hard bullet being unexpanded is smaller & has greater sectional density and will therefore penetrate deeper at a given velocity.. But I would pick the expanding bullet IF the penetration is sufficient for the intended target. Self-defense against unarmored human beans (even wearing a leather jacket or similar) is different than shooting game animals which might have a gristle plate or other hardened features protecting their innards..
And I don't see the point in a cast hollowpoint bullet-- unless cast quite soft (which most people don't do), it won't expand so it might as well be a plain SWC . In which case a full wadctter will do more damage IMHO.