Which gun is more powerful a 22 or a 9 mm?
Which gun is more powerful a 22 or a 9 mm? While the 22lr is accurate and easy to shoot it does fail to penetrate adequately. The 9mm, on the other hand, was specifically designed as a combat cartridge. As the standard round for the US Military and NATO, it is much larger and powerful than the 22lr. Are 22 handguns worth it? 22 LR handguns lend themselves to better shot placement due to their low recoil. However, having to fire additional shots to stop a threat comes with its own limitations. In short, larger and more powerful cartridges tend...