What Packs More PUNCH 🥊 - 9mm or .30 Super Carry

Published on April 1, 2024
Duration: 18:32

This video compares the 9mm and .30 Super Carry cartridges, focusing on their ballistic performance and recoil impulse. The presenter, Yoki Sturrup, uses a Smith & Wesson Shield Plus in 9mm and a Smith & Wesson Super Carry in .30 Super Carry for the comparison. While initial impressions suggest the .30 Super Carry might have a harder punch, the shooting experience reveals a surprisingly similar recoil impulse to the 9mm, with the .30 Super Carry potentially offering slightly more impact on steel targets due to higher velocity. Availability and cost of .30 Super Carry ammunition are noted as potential drawbacks.

Quick Summary

The .30 Super Carry, with its 100-grain projectile, appears to deliver more impact on steel targets than a 115-grain 9mm round, suggesting higher velocity. While initial research indicates a harder punch, the recoil impulse is surprisingly similar to 9mm, making it a viable alternative for those seeking increased performance without a drastic increase in felt recoil.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to .30 Super Carry vs 9mm
  2. 00:16Projectile Differences: .30 Super Carry vs 9mm
  3. 00:57Presenter's Firearms: Shield Plus (9mm) & Super Carry (.30 SC)
  4. 01:22Pistol Characteristics Comparison
  5. 01:38.30 Super Carry Availability and Cost
  6. 03:03Visual Comparison of Ammunition
  7. 04:20Firearm Clear Check & Pistol Similarity
  8. 04:45Magazine Capacity: 9mm vs .30 Super Carry
  9. 06:15First Shots with .30 Super Carry
  10. 07:37Initial Recoil Impression: .30 Super Carry
  11. 08:15Shooting the 9mm Shield Plus
  12. 09:01Recoil Comparison: .30 Super Carry vs 9mm vs .380
  13. 10:10Perceived Punch vs. Recoil Impulse
  14. 11:09Consistency of Shots: 9mm vs .30 Super Carry
  15. 11:41Steel Target Impact Comparison
  16. 13:31Bullet Weights: .30 Super Carry (100gr) vs 9mm (115gr)
  17. 14:42Sights and Grip Comfort
  18. 15:30Practice Needed for .30 Super Carry
  19. 16:12First Sight Impression vs. Reality
  20. 16:54Downfalls of .30 Super Carry: Availability & Cost
  21. 17:20Conclusion: .30 Super Carry Packs a Harder Punch
  22. 18:08Support the Channel: Yo Gang Merch

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the .30 Super Carry have more recoil than 9mm?

While research suggests the .30 Super Carry has a harder punch, the presenter's shooting experience indicates the recoil impulse is surprisingly similar to 9mm. It's not significantly more impulsive, and in some aspects, feels smoother than expected for its perceived power.

What are the key differences between .30 Super Carry and 9mm ammunition?

The .30 Super Carry projectile is typically slimmer and tapered, while 9mm projectiles are more rounded. The .30 Super Carry round is slightly taller. The .30 Super Carry uses a 100-grain bullet compared to the 9mm's common 115-grain, potentially leading to higher velocity.

Is .30 Super Carry ammunition readily available and affordable?

The .30 Super Carry is noted as being less popular, which can make ammunition harder to find and more expensive compared to the widely available and generally more affordable 9mm ammunition.

Which handgun cartridge offers higher capacity in similar firearms?

In comparable firearms like the Smith & Wesson Shield platform, the .30 Super Carry typically offers a higher magazine capacity. For instance, the Shield Plus in 9mm holds 13+1 rounds, while the .30 Super Carry version can hold 16+1 rounds.

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