GUNTALK S3: The 9mm - Ep6, Pt3

Published on January 17, 2014
Duration: 3:47

This video compares the Springfield Armory XD-S in 9mm and .45 ACP, focusing on shooting speed and competition scoring. It demonstrates one-handed shooting for recoil assessment and explains the concept of 'power factor' in competitive shooting, differentiating between major and minor calibers and their impact on target scoring. The presenter emphasizes choosing a firearm based on a combination of speed and accuracy for optimal competition scores.

Quick Summary

In competitive shooting, power factor measures a cartridge's power and scoring impact. Major calibers like .45 ACP score higher on peripheral hits than minor calibers like 9mm. The minimum power factor for minor is 125. Choosing a firearm involves balancing speed and accuracy for the best overall competition score.

Chapters

  1. 00:04Introduction: 9mm vs .45 Debate
  2. 00:09Springfield Armory XD-S Comparison Setup
  3. 00:25Shooting the .45 ACP XD-S (One-Handed)
  4. 00:45.45 ACP Time Result
  5. 00:49Shooting the 9mm XD-S (One-Handed)
  6. 01:109mm Time Result & Capacity Difference
  7. 01:27Understanding Power Factor in Competition
  8. 01:44Visualizing Target Scoring Zones
  9. 01:57Total Time for Eight Shots
  10. 02:06How Target Scoring Works (Major vs. Minor)
  11. 02:15Impact of Caliber on Peripheral Hits
  12. 02:40Stage Factor Calculation
  13. 02:46Choosing Between Major and Minor
  14. 02:54Minimum Power Factor (125)
  15. 03:06Gaining Points with Peripheral Hits
  16. 03:16Competition Dominance: Major vs. Minor Shooters
  17. 03:27Selecting the Right Firearm for Competition

Frequently Asked Questions

What is power factor in competitive shooting?

Power factor in competitive shooting is a metric that combines the power of a firearm's cartridge with how it scores on a target. It fundamentally represents the cartridge's power and is used to categorize firearms as 'major' or 'minor' caliber, impacting scoring on peripheral hits.

How do major and minor calibers differ in competition scoring?

Major calibers, like .45 ACP, score higher points for peripheral hits on targets. Minor calibers, such as 9mm, score fewer points for these same hits, meaning a .45 ACP hit might score four points where a 9mm hit scores three, affecting the overall stage factor.

Which caliber is faster to shoot, 9mm or .45 ACP?

In a one-handed shooting test with the Springfield Armory XD-S, the 9mm version was faster, completing five shots in 3.6 seconds compared to the .45 ACP's 3.94 seconds. This is often attributed to the 9mm having less recoil.

What is the minimum power factor for minor caliber in competition?

The minimum power factor for minor caliber in competitive shooting is 125. This is a baseline requirement for certain divisions and is typically met by cartridges like 9mm or .308 Super, using factory ammunition.

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