Based on pressure, here’s a look at 10 of the most powerful handguns and the cartridges they fire. By comparison, some of today’s bad-ass handguns work with cartridges generating more than three times that much pressure. 38 Special is a very popular handgun cartridge and standard loads generate 17,000 psi while +P loads produce 20,000 psi. What’s the best way to measure the power of a handgun? Muzzle velocity and energy are most commonly used, but the real power of a handgun is determined by the pressure-in pounds per square inch-that’s generated in the barrel’s chamber. The power of some of today’s handguns would make Sam Colt’s knees week. We’re not talking about specialized single shots and bolt-action handguns either we’re talking about semi-automatics and revolvers. They’re also used for hunting the largest and most dangerous game in the world. Handguns today aren’t just concealed-carry firearms made to fend off bad guys. But the handgun has evolved over the years. They were originally thought of, and still are, as self-defense tools for close-quarters combat. The Victory Model was either chambered for the 38 Special or, if it was being supplied to British and Commonwealth forces for the 38/200 variant of the 38 Smith & Wesson.Handguns are generally considered to be low in power and high in portability. 32ACP of the Walther PPK.ĭuring one of those momentous periods of human history, World War II, the humble Smith & Wesson was made as the Victory Model, finished not in gorgeous polished blue but in durable and non reflective parkerized finish. Certainly the 38 Special is a much more potent cartridge than the. This underrated revolver has been standard equipment for people involved in some of the most momentous events in twentieth century history, even Nazi German leader Hermann Goering had one instead of a Walther PPK like Hitler and some of the others. You can find the Smith & Wesson Model 10 pictured above on The Scopesmith website if you click here. You can find the current production Smith & Wesson Model 10 on Smith & Wesson’s website if you click here. Current production Smith & Wesson Model 10.
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