exactlymypoint

If you look at actual diameters, the .380, .357, .38 and 9mm are all essentially the same. The only difference is in bullet weight and the speed in which the cartridge travels.

There are some who think heavier and slower is better than smaller and faster. The .45 is a heavy and slow projectile. The 9mm is a lighter and faster projectile. Although I am not certain on this, I am thinking that 9 mm bullet is shorter and there is more gunpowder in the case allowing it to go faster.

Why wouldn't it be possible to create a heavier 9mm bullet, put less gunpowder in the casing and get the heavier and slower characteristics from the new cartridge? (I am assuming we use the same cartridge diameter so it will work in current handguns.)

I know there are a lot of factors involved in cartridge creation. Someone has had to have experimented with this idea. Why is this not an option?

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