9mm for Hunting? I Tested It Against 10mm — Here's the Data

Is 9mm enough to ethically hunt javelina? I put it to the test against .40 S&W and 10mm using real chronograph data and energy calculations. I've been drawn for a HAM hunt (Handgun, Archery, Muzzleloader) here in Arizona, and I wanted to know: can I use one of my 9mm handguns, or do I need to step up to something bigger? WHAT I TESTED: 9mm 115gr — Glock 34 & Springfield Kuna .40 S&W 180gr — Springfield XD 10mm 180gr — Glock 20 THE RESULTS: 9mm: 404 ft-lbs at muzzle → 323 ft-lbs at 50 yards .40 S&W: 419 ft-lbs at muzzle → 359 ft-lbs at 50 yards 10mm: 523 ft-lbs at muzzle → 448 ft-lbs at 50 yards Using a coyote (100 ft-lbs) to whitetail (1,000 ft-lbs) scale, I calculated javelina needs roughly 350-356 ft-lbs for an ethical kill. The 9mm drops below that threshold at 50 yards. The 10mm stays well above it. Winner: Glock 20 in 10mm is coming with me on this hunt. ⏱️ CHAPTERS: 0:00 — The Question: Can 9mm Hunt Javelina? 1:40 — Test Setup & Equipment 2:26 — Physics: Energy, Velocity & Ballistic Coefficient 4:58 — Testing 9mm Velocities 7:52 — 10mm vs .40 S&W History 9:30 — Testing .40 S&W & 10mm Velocities 12:00 — Water Jug Penetration Test 17:00 — How Much Energy Does Javelina Need? 19:46 — Breaking Down the Data 22:42 — The Verdict: What I'm Taking 🎯 GEAR USED: Garmin Xero Chronograph: https://amzn.to/4qFBHHL Glock 34 (9mm) Springfield Kuna (9mm) Springfield XD (.40 S&W) Glock 20 (10mm) What would you carry on a javelina hunt? Drop your choice in the comments! #hunting #9mm #10mm #javelina #handgunhunting #ballisticstest #glock20 #arizona