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9mm vs .45 ACP: Maker-Page Loads and SAAMI Specs Side by Side

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This page puts 9mm Luger and .45 ACP side by side using only our own ammo guides, 9mm ammo (109 loads) and .45 ACP ammo (60 loads), plus the cartridge specs SAAMI publishes in ANSI/SAAMI Z299.3-2022. The guides copy bullet weights, velocities, energies and test barrels from maker product pages (checked Nov. 4, 2026). We don't rate or rank cartridges, and we don't subtract one maker's velocity from another's, because their test barrels differ.

How to read this page: every number is copied from a maker page or from SAAMI, and a test barrel length sits next to every velocity. A dash (—) means the maker has no load in our tables for that cartridge. Fire only the cartridge your firearm's maker says it is chambered for.

SAAMI specs side by side

These are the figures in ANSI/SAAMI Z299.3-2022, the centerfire pistol and revolver standard (approved Dec. 13, 2022). Pressures are maximum average pressure by transducer. The same figures appear in our 9mm and .45 ACP guides.

Measure9mm Luger.45 ACP
SAAMI name9mm LUGER / 9mm LUGER +P45 AUTOMATIC [45 AUTO] / 45 AUTOMATIC +P [45 AUTO +P]
Drawing issued / revised05/29/1979 / 06/23/202105/29/1979 / 10/13/1992
Maximum average pressure (transducer)35,000 psi21,000 psi
Maximum average pressure, +P (transducer)38,500 psi23,000 psi
Cartridge overall length1.000 in min to 1.169 in max1.190 in min to 1.275 in max
Case length.754 in (−.010).898 in (−.010)
Bullet diameter.3555 in (−.0030).4520 in (−.0030), jacketed
Bore / groove diameter.346 in / .355 in.442 in / .450 in
SAAMI velocity test barrel4.000 in5.000 in

Load ranges by maker and test barrel

Each line groups one maker's loads that share a test barrel, so a velocity is only ever shown with the barrel it was measured in. Ranges are bullet weight and muzzle velocity as the maker page prints them. Do not read across makers: their barrels and bullets differ.

Maker9mm Luger loads in our table.45 ACP loads in our table
Federal16 in test barrel: 1 load, 130 gr, 1,140 fps
4 in test barrel: 24 loads, 70 to 150 gr, 890 to 1,625 fps
test barrel not listed: 7 loads, 115 to 147 gr, 900 to 1,180 fps
4 in test barrel, +P: 2 loads, 124 to 147 gr, 1,120 to 1,200 fps		5 in test barrel: 19 loads, 137 to 230 gr, 770 to 1,200 fps
test barrel not listed: 2 loads, 230 gr, 890 fps
5 in test barrel, +P: 2 loads, 230 to 240 gr, 950 to 1,000 fps
Speer4 in test barrel: 11 loads, 115 to 147 gr, 985 to 1,210 fps
test barrel not listed: 3 loads, 115 to 135 gr, 1,150 to 1,210 fps
3.5 in test barrel, +P: 1 load, 124 gr, 1,150 fps
4 in test barrel, +P: 2 loads, 124 gr, 1,220 fps		4 in test barrel: 1 load, 230 gr, 820 fps
5 in test barrel: 5 loads, 185 to 230 gr, 830 to 1,050 fps
5 in test barrel, +P: 2 loads, 200 to 230 gr, 950 to 1,080 fps
Remingtontest barrel not listed: 28 loads, 115 to 147 gr, 945 to 1,145 fps
test barrel not listed, +P: 4 loads, 115 to 124 gr, 1,125 to 1,250 fps		test barrel not listed: 21 loads, 185 to 230 gr, 725 to 1,015 fps
test barrel not listed, +P: 1 load, 185 gr, 1,140 fps
CCItest barrel not listed: 13 loads, 100 to 147 gr, 900 to 1,145 fps—
Hornady4 in test barrel: 8 loads, 100 to 147 gr, 975 to 1,155 fps
4 in test barrel, +P: 5 loads, 115 to 138 gr, 1,070 to 1,175 fps		3 in test barrel: 1 load, 185 gr, 900 fps
5 in test barrel: 4 loads, 185 to 230 gr, 900 to 970 fps
5 in test barrel, +P: 2 loads, 220 to 230 gr, 950 to 975 fps

Same maker, same line, both cartridges

Where one maker sells the same product line in both cartridges, the loads are listed here side by side exactly as the maker pages print them. We match lines by the maker's own product-line page (Hornady by load name). Compare only within a row, and check the test barrel in each cell.

Maker line9mm Luger.45 ACP
Federal Personal Defense HST9mm Luger: 147 gr HST Jacketed Hollow Point, 1,000 fps, 326 ft-lb, 4 in test barrel, item P9HST2S
9mm Luger: 124 gr HST Jacketed Hollow Point, 1,150 fps, 364 ft-lb, 4 in test barrel, item P9HST1S
9mm Luger +P: 124 gr HST Jacketed Hollow Point, 1,200 fps, 396 ft-lb, 4 in test barrel, item P9HST3S		45 Auto: 230 gr HST Jacketed Hollow Point, 890 fps, 404 ft-lb, 5 in test barrel, item P45HST2S
45 Auto +P: 230 gr HST Jacketed Hollow Point, 950 fps, 461 ft-lb, 5 in test barrel, item P45HST1S
Federal Personal Defense Hydra-Shok9mm Luger: 147 gr Hydra-Shok Jacketed Hollow Point, 1,000 fps, 326 ft-lb, 4 in test barrel, item P9HS2
9mm Luger: 124 gr Hydra-Shok Jacketed Hollow Point, 1,120 fps, 345 ft-lb, 4 in test barrel, item P9HS1		45 Auto: 230 gr Hydra-Shok Jacketed Hollow Point, 900 fps, 414 ft-lb, 5 in test barrel, item P45HS1
Federal Personal Defense Hydra-Shok Deep9mm Luger: 135 gr Hydra-Shok Deep Jacketed Hollow Point, 1,060 fps, 337 ft-lb, 4 in test barrel, item P9HSD145 Auto: 210 gr Hydra-Shok Deep Jacketed Hollow Point, 980 fps, 448 ft-lb, 5 in test barrel, item P45HSD1
Federal Personal Defense Punch9mm Luger: 124 gr Jacketed Hollow Point, 1,150 fps, 364 ft-lb, 4 in test barrel, item PD9P1
9mm Luger: 124 gr Jacketed Hollow Point, 1,150 fps, 364 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item PD9P1G
9mm Luger: 115 gr Jacketed Hollow Point, 1,180 fps, 356 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item PD9P2		45 Auto: 230 gr Jacketed Hollow Point, 890 fps, 404 ft-lb, 5 in test barrel, item PD45P1
45 Auto: 230 gr Jacketed Hollow Point, 890 fps, 404 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item PD45P1G
Federal Practice & Defend9mm Luger: 147 gr HST JHP / Syntech TSJ, 1,000 fps, 326 ft-lb, 4 in test barrel, item P9HST2TM100
9mm Luger: 124 gr HST JHP / Syntech TSJ, 1,150 fps, 364 ft-lb, 4 in test barrel, item P9HST1TM100		45 Auto: 230 gr HST JHP / Syntech TSJ, 890 fps, 404 ft-lb, 5 in test barrel, item P45HST2TM100
Federal Syntech Defense9mm Luger: 138 gr Segmented Hollow Point, 1,050 fps, 338 ft-lb, 4 in test barrel, item S9SJT1
9mm Luger: 138 gr Segmented Hollow Point, 1,050 fps, 338 ft-lb, 4 in test barrel, item S9SJT2		45 Auto: 205 gr Segmented Hollow Point, 970 fps, 428 ft-lb, 5 in test barrel, item S45SJT1
45 Auto: 205 gr Segmented Hollow Point, 970 fps, 428 ft-lb, 5 in test barrel, item S45SJT2
Federal Train + Protect9mm Luger: 115 gr Jacketed Hollow Point, 1,180 fps, 356 ft-lb, 4 in test barrel, item TP9VHP145 Auto: 230 gr Jacketed Hollow Point, 850 fps, 369 ft-lb, 5 in test barrel, item TP45VHP1
Speer Gold Dot Carry Gun9mm Luger: 135 gr Gold Dot Hollow Point, 1,120 fps, 376 ft-lb, 4 in test barrel, item 2426045 Auto +P: 200 gr Gold Dot Hollow Point, 1,080 fps, 518 ft-lb, 5 in test barrel, item 24258
Speer Gold Dot G29mm Luger: 147 gr G2, 1,020 fps, 340 ft-lb, 4 in test barrel, item 2422645 Auto +P: 230 gr G2, 950 fps, 461 ft-lb, 5 in test barrel, item 24256
Speer Gold Dot Handgun Personal Protection9mm Luger: 147 gr Gold Dot Hollow Point, 985 fps, 317 ft-lb, 4 in test barrel, item 23619GD
9mm Luger: 124 gr Gold Dot Hollow Point, 1,150 fps, 364 ft-lb, 4 in test barrel, item 23618GD
9mm Luger: 124 gr Gold Dot Hollow Point, 1,150 fps, 364 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item 53618GD
9mm Luger: 115 gr Gold Dot Hollow Point, 1,210 fps, 374 ft-lb, 4 in test barrel, item 23614GD
9mm Luger: 115 gr Gold Dot Hollow Point, 1,210 fps, 374 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item 53614GD
9mm Luger +P: 124 gr Gold Dot Hollow Point, 1,220 fps, 410 ft-lb, 4 in test barrel, item 23617GD
9mm Luger +P: 124 gr Gold Dot Hollow Point, 1,220 fps, 410 ft-lb, 4 in test barrel, item 53617GD		45 Auto: 185 gr Gold Dot Hollow Point, 1,050 fps, 453 ft-lb, 5 in test barrel, item 23964GD
45 Auto: 230 gr Gold Dot Hollow Point, 890 fps, 404 ft-lb, 5 in test barrel, item 23966GD
Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel Personal Protection9mm Luger +P: 124 gr Gold Dot Hollow Point Short Barrel, 1,150 fps, 364 ft-lb, 3.5 in test barrel, item 23611GD45 Auto: 230 gr Gold Dot Hollow Point Short Barrel, 820 fps, 343 ft-lb, 4 in test barrel, item 23975GD
Remington Golden Saber Bonded9mm Luger: 147 gr Bonded Brass Jacketed Hollow Point, 990 fps, 320 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item 29343
9mm Luger +P: 124 gr Bonded Brass Jacketed Hollow Point, 1,125 fps, 348 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item 29341		45 Auto: 185 gr Bonded Brass Jacketed Hollow Point, 1,015 fps, 423 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item 29325
45 Auto: 230 gr Bonded Brass Jacketed Hollow Point, 875 fps, 391 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item 29327
Remington Golden Saber Defense9mm Luger: 147 gr Brass Jacketed Hollow Point, 990 fps, 320 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item 27604
9mm Luger: 124 gr Brass Jacketed Hollow Point, 1,125 fps, 348 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item 27601
9mm Luger +P: 124 gr Brass Jacketed Hollow Point, 1,180 fps, 383 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item 27603		45 Auto: 185 gr Brass Jacketed Hollow Point, 1,015 fps, 423 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item 27609
45 Auto: 230 gr Brass Jacketed Hollow Point, 875 fps, 391 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item 27612
45 Auto +P: 185 gr Brass Jacketed Hollow Point, 1,140 fps, 534 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item 27611
Remington Golden Saber Defense Compact9mm Luger: 124 gr Brass Jacketed Hollow Point, 1,020 fps, 286 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item 2761345 Auto: 230 gr Brass Jacketed Hollow Point, 725 fps, 268 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item 27619
Remington High Terminal Performance9mm Luger: 147 gr Jacketed Hollow Point, 990 fps, 320 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item 28295
9mm Luger: 115 gr Jacketed Hollow Point, 1,145 fps, 335 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item 28288
9mm Luger +P: 115 gr Jacketed Hollow Point, 1,250 fps, 399 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item 28293		45 Auto: 185 gr Jacketed Hollow Point, 1,000 fps, 411 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item R21453
45 Auto: 230 gr Jacketed Hollow Point, 835 fps, 356 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item 21455
Remington Ultimate Defense Handgun / Remington Ultimate Defense Compact Handgun9mm Luger +P: 124 gr Brass Jacketed Hollow Point, 1,180 fps, 383 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item 2894845 Auto: 230 gr Brass Jacketed Hollow Point, 725 fps, 268 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item 28967
45 Auto: 185 gr Brass Jacketed Hollow Point, 1,015 fps, 423 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item 28971
45 Auto: 230 gr Brass Jacketed Hollow Point, 875 fps, 391 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item 28942
Federal Solid Core9mm Luger +P: 147 gr Solid, 1,120 fps, 409 ft-lb, 4 in test barrel, item P9SHC145 Auto +P: 240 gr Solid, 1,000 fps, 533 ft-lb, 5 in test barrel, item P45SHC1
Hornady American Gunner9mm Luger: 115 gr XTP® American Gunner®, 1,155 fps, 341 ft-lb, 4 in test barrel, item 90244
9mm Luger +P: 124 gr XTP® American Gunner®, 1,175 fps, 380 ft-lb, 4 in test barrel, item 90224		45 Auto: 185 gr XTP® American Gunner®, 970 fps, 386 ft-lb, 5 in test barrel, item 90904
Hornady BLACK9mm Luger: 115 gr XTP® Hornady BLACK®, 1,155 fps, 341 ft-lb, 4 in test barrel, item 9025145 Auto: 185 gr XTP ® Hornady BLACK ®, 970 fps, 386 ft-lb, 5 in test barrel, item 90901
Hornady Critical Defense9mm Luger: 115 gr FTX® Critical Defense®, 1,135 fps, 329 ft-lb, 4 in test barrel, item 9025045 Auto: 185 gr FTX® Critical Defense®, 900 fps, 333 ft-lb, 3 in test barrel, item 90900
Hornady Critical Duty9mm +P Luger: 124 gr FlexLock® Critical Duty®, 1,175 fps, 380 ft-lb, 4 in test barrel, item 90216
9mm Luger: 135 gr FlexLock® Critical Duty®, 1,010 fps, 306 ft-lb, 4 in test barrel, item 90236
9mm Luger +P: 135 gr FlexLock® Critical Duty®, 1,070 fps, 343 ft-lb, 4 in test barrel, item 90226		45 Auto +P: 220 gr FlexLock® Critical Duty®, 975 fps, 464 ft-lb, 5 in test barrel, item 90926
Hornady Custom9mm Luger: 147 gr XTP®, 975 fps, 310 ft-lb, 4 in test barrel, item 90282
9mm Luger: 124 gr XTP®, 1,110 fps, 339 ft-lb, 4 in test barrel, item 90242		45 Auto +P: 230 gr XTP®, 950 fps, 461 ft-lb, 5 in test barrel, item 9096
45 Auto: 200 gr XTP®, 900 fps, 360 ft-lb, 5 in test barrel, item 9112
45 Auto: 230 gr XTP ® Subsonic, 925 fps, 437 ft-lb, 5 in test barrel, item 90971
Federal American Eagle Handgun / Federal 250th Anniversary USA Handgun9mm Luger: 147 gr Full Metal Jacket, 1,000 fps, 326 ft-lb, 4 in test barrel, item AE9FP
9mm Luger: 124 gr Full Metal Jacket, 1,150 fps, 364 ft-lb, 4 in test barrel, item AE9AP
9mm Luger: 115 gr Full Metal Jacket, 1,180 fps, 356 ft-lb, 4 in test barrel, item AE9DP
9mm Luger: 115 gr Full Metal Jacket, 1,180 fps, 356 ft-lb, 4 in test barrel, item AE9DP100		45 Auto: 230 gr Full Metal Jacket, 890 fps, 404 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item AE45USA
45 Auto: 230 gr Full Metal Jacket, 890 fps, 404 ft-lb, 5 in test barrel, item AE45A
45 Auto: 230 gr Full Metal Jacket, 890 fps, 404 ft-lb, 5 in test barrel, item AE45A100
Federal American Eagle Indoor Range Training9mm Luger: 147 gr Full Metal Jacket, 1,000 fps, 326 ft-lb, 4 in test barrel, item AE9N2
9mm Luger: 124 gr Full Metal Jacket, 1,120 fps, 345 ft-lb, 4 in test barrel, item AE9N1		45 Auto: 230 gr Total Metal Jacket, 850 fps, 369 ft-lb, 5 in test barrel, item AE45N1
Federal American Eagle Indoor Range Training Lead Free9mm Luger: 70 gr Lead Free IRT, 1,625 fps, 410 ft-lb, 4 in test barrel, item AE9LF145 Auto: 137 gr Lead Free IRT, 1,200 fps, 438 ft-lb, 5 in test barrel, item AE45LF1
Federal Champion Training9mm Luger: 124 gr Full Metal Jacket, 1,090 fps, 327 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item C9124A
9mm Luger: 124 gr Full Metal Jacket, 1,090 fps, 327 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item C9124A200
9mm Luger: 115 gr Full Metal Jacket, 1,125 fps, 323 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item C9115A500
9mm Luger: 115 gr Full Metal Jacket, 1,125 fps, 323 ft-lb, 4 in test barrel, item WM5199		45 Auto: 230 gr Full Metal Jacket, 830 fps, 352 ft-lb, 5 in test barrel, item WM5233
45 Auto: 230 gr Full Metal Jacket, 830 fps, 352 ft-lb, 5 in test barrel, item WM52332
Federal Syntech Action Pistol9mm Luger: 150 gr Syntech Jacket Flat Nose, 890 fps, 264 ft-lb, 4 in test barrel, item AE9SJAP145 Auto: 220 gr Syntech Jacket Flat Nose, 795 fps, 309 ft-lb, 5 in test barrel, item AE45SJAP1
Federal Syntech Range9mm Luger: 124 gr Syntech Jacket Flat Nose, 1,110 fps, 339 ft-lb, 4 in test barrel, item AE9SJ2
9mm Luger: 115 gr Syntech Jacket Flat Nose, 1,150 fps, 338 ft-lb, 4 in test barrel, item AE9SJ1		45 Auto: 230 gr Syntech Jacket Flat Nose, 830 fps, 352 ft-lb, 5 in test barrel, item AE45SJ1
Federal Syntech Training Match9mm Luger: 147 gr Syntech Jacket Flat Nose, 1,000 fps, 326 ft-lb, 4 in test barrel, item AE9SJ3
9mm Luger: 124 gr Syntech Jacket Flat Nose, 1,150 fps, 364 ft-lb, 4 in test barrel, item AE9SJ4		45 Auto: 230 gr Syntech Jacket Flat Nose, 890 fps, 404 ft-lb, 5 in test barrel, item AE45SJ2
Speer Lawman Handgun Clean-Fire Training9mm Luger: 147 gr Total Metal Jacket, 985 fps, 317 ft-lb, 4 in test barrel, item 53826
9mm Luger: 124 gr Total Metal Jacket, 1,090 fps, 327 ft-lb, 4 in test barrel, item 53824		45 Auto: 230 gr Total Metal Jacket, 845 fps, 365 ft-lb, 5 in test barrel, item 53885
Speer Lawman Handgun Training9mm Luger: 147 gr Total Metal Jacket, 985 fps, 317 ft-lb, 4 in test barrel, item 53620
9mm Luger: 124 gr Total Metal Jacket, 1,090 fps, 327 ft-lb, 4 in test barrel, item 53651
9mm Luger: 135 gr Total Metal Jacket, 1,120 fps, 376 ft-lb, 4 in test barrel, item 53661
9mm Luger: 115 gr Total Metal Jacket, 1,200 fps, 368 ft-lb, 4 in test barrel, item 53650		45 Auto: 185 gr Total Metal Jacket, 1,050 fps, 453 ft-lb, 5 in test barrel, item 53654
45 Auto: 230 gr Total Metal Jacket, 830 fps, 352 ft-lb, 5 in test barrel, item 53653
Remington Range9mm Luger: 124 gr Full Metal Jacket, 1,110 fps, 339 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item R27780
9mm Luger: 115 gr Full Metal Jacket, 1,145 fps, 335 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item R23965
9mm Luger: 115 gr Full Metal Jacket, 1,145 fps, 335 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item R23979
9mm Luger: 115 gr Full Metal Jacket, 1,145 fps, 335 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item R27778
9mm Luger: 115 gr Full Metal Jacket, 1,145 fps, 335 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item R27779		45 Auto: 230 gr Full Metal Jacket, 830 fps, 352 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item 27777
Remington Range Clean9mm Luger: 115 gr Flat Nose Enclosed Base, 1,145 fps, 335 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item 2768145 Auto: 230 gr Flat Nose Enclosed Base, 835 fps, 356 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item 27687
Remington Subsonic Handgun9mm Luger: 147 gr Flat Nose Enclosed Base, 945 fps, 291 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item 2843545 Auto: 230 gr Flat Nose Enclosed Base, 830 fps, 352 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item 28428
Remington UMC Handgun9mm Luger: 147 gr Full Metal Jacket, 990 fps, 320 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item 23732
9mm Luger: 124 gr Full Metal Jacket, 1,110 fps, 339 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item 23718
9mm Luger: 115 gr Full Metal Jacket, 1,145 fps, 335 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item 23635
9mm Luger: 115 gr Full Metal Jacket, 1,145 fps, 335 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item 23645
9mm Luger: 115 gr Full Metal Jacket, 1,145 fps, 335 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item 23659
9mm Luger: 115 gr Full Metal Jacket, 1,145 fps, 335 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item 23728
9mm Luger: 115 gr Jacketed Hollow Point, 1,145 fps, 335 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item 23752
9mm Luger: 115 gr Jacketed Hollow Point, 1,145 fps, 335 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item 23753
9mm Luger: 115 gr Full Metal Jacket, 1,145 fps, 335 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item 23765
9mm Luger: 115 gr Full Metal Jacket, 1,145 fps, 335 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item 23777		45 Auto: 185 gr Full Metal Jacket, 1,015 fps, 423 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item 23818
45 Auto: 230 gr Full Metal Jacket, 835 fps, 356 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item 23649
45 Auto: 230 gr Jacketed Hollow Point, 835 fps, 356 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item 23689
45 Auto: 230 gr Jacketed Hollow Point, 835 fps, 356 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item 23696
45 Auto: 230 gr Full Metal Jacket, 835 fps, 356 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item 23726
45 Auto: 230 gr Full Metal Jacket, 835 fps, 356 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item 23781
45 Auto: 230 gr Full Metal Jacket, 835 fps, 356 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item 23797
45 Auto: 230 gr Full Metal Jacket, 835 fps, 356 ft-lb, test barrel not listed, item 23817

What the sources say when you choose

These are points taken from the figures above, each with the page it rests on. They are not recommendations or scores.

Not yet verified

See the full tables in our 9mm ammo guide and .45 ACP ammo guide, the new ammo of 2026, all ammo releases and 9mm vs 10mm Auto, .45 ACP vs 10mm Auto, all comparisons.

Frequently asked questions

What is the SAAMI maximum pressure for 9mm Luger and .45 ACP?
SAAMI lists 35,000 psi for 9mm Luger and 21,000 psi for .45 ACP, both measured by transducer, in ANSI/SAAMI Z299.3-2022.
Do 9mm Luger and .45 ACP use the same bullet diameter?
SAAMI lists .3555 in (−.0030) for 9mm Luger and .4520 in (−.0030), jacketed for .45 ACP in ANSI/SAAMI Z299.3-2022.
Which test barrel do the makers list?
It varies by maker and load. SAAMI's velocity test barrel is 4.000 in for 9mm Luger and 5.000 in for .45 ACP. Our tables show the barrel each maker page lists next to every velocity, and some pages list none.
Which is better, 9mm Luger or .45 ACP?
We don't rate or rank cartridges. This page copies maker-page figures and SAAMI specs side by side, and it does not cover price, recoil or hands-on results.
Where do these numbers come from?
From our own ammo guides (9mm ammo and .45 ACP ammo), which copy maker product pages, and from SAAMI Z299.3-2022.

Sources

  1. SAAMI: ANSI/SAAMI Z299.3-2022 centerfire pistol and revolver standard (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  2. Federal: Federal Personal Defense HST 9mm Luger 147 gr HST Jacketed Hollow Point, item P9HST2S (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  3. Federal: Federal Personal Defense HST 9mm Luger 124 gr HST Jacketed Hollow Point, item P9HST1S (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  4. Federal: Federal Personal Defense HST 9mm Luger +P 124 gr HST Jacketed Hollow Point, item P9HST3S (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  5. Federal: Federal Personal Defense HST 45 Auto 230 gr HST Jacketed Hollow Point, item P45HST2S (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  6. Federal: Federal Personal Defense HST 45 Auto +P 230 gr HST Jacketed Hollow Point, item P45HST1S (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  7. Federal: Federal Personal Defense Hydra-Shok 9mm Luger 147 gr Hydra-Shok Jacketed Hollow Point, item P9HS2 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  8. Federal: Federal Personal Defense Hydra-Shok 9mm Luger 124 gr Hydra-Shok Jacketed Hollow Point, item P9HS1 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  9. Federal: Federal Personal Defense Hydra-Shok 45 Auto 230 gr Hydra-Shok Jacketed Hollow Point, item P45HS1 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  10. Federal: Federal Personal Defense Hydra-Shok Deep 9mm Luger 135 gr Hydra-Shok Deep Jacketed Hollow Point, item P9HSD1 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  11. Federal: Federal Personal Defense Hydra-Shok Deep 45 Auto 210 gr Hydra-Shok Deep Jacketed Hollow Point, item P45HSD1 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  12. Federal: Federal Personal Defense Punch 9mm Luger 124 gr Jacketed Hollow Point, item PD9P1 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  13. Federal: Federal Personal Defense Punch 9mm Luger 124 gr Jacketed Hollow Point, item PD9P1G (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  14. Federal: Federal Personal Defense Punch 9mm Luger 115 gr Jacketed Hollow Point, item PD9P2 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  15. Federal: Federal Personal Defense Punch 45 Auto 230 gr Jacketed Hollow Point, item PD45P1 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  16. Federal: Federal Personal Defense Punch 45 Auto 230 gr Jacketed Hollow Point, item PD45P1G (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  17. Federal: Federal Practice & Defend 9mm Luger 147 gr HST JHP / Syntech TSJ, item P9HST2TM100 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  18. Federal: Federal Practice & Defend 9mm Luger 124 gr HST JHP / Syntech TSJ, item P9HST1TM100 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  19. Federal: Federal Practice & Defend 45 Auto 230 gr HST JHP / Syntech TSJ, item P45HST2TM100 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  20. Federal: Federal Syntech Defense 9mm Luger 138 gr Segmented Hollow Point, item S9SJT1 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  21. Federal: Federal Syntech Defense 9mm Luger 138 gr Segmented Hollow Point, item S9SJT2 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  22. Federal: Federal Syntech Defense 45 Auto 205 gr Segmented Hollow Point, item S45SJT1 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  23. Federal: Federal Syntech Defense 45 Auto 205 gr Segmented Hollow Point, item S45SJT2 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  24. Federal: Federal Train + Protect 9mm Luger 115 gr Jacketed Hollow Point, item TP9VHP1 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  25. Federal: Federal Train + Protect 45 Auto 230 gr Jacketed Hollow Point, item TP45VHP1 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  26. Speer: Speer Gold Dot Carry Gun 9mm Luger 135 gr Gold Dot Hollow Point, item 24260 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  27. Speer: Speer Gold Dot Carry Gun 45 Auto +P 200 gr Gold Dot Hollow Point, item 24258 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  28. Speer: Speer Gold Dot G2 9mm Luger 147 gr G2, item 24226 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  29. Speer: Speer Gold Dot G2 45 Auto +P 230 gr G2, item 24256 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  30. Speer: Speer Gold Dot Handgun Personal Protection 9mm Luger 147 gr Gold Dot Hollow Point, item 23619GD (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  31. Speer: Speer Gold Dot Handgun Personal Protection 9mm Luger 124 gr Gold Dot Hollow Point, item 23618GD (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  32. Speer: Speer Gold Dot Handgun Personal Protection 9mm Luger 124 gr Gold Dot Hollow Point, item 53618GD (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  33. Speer: Speer Gold Dot Handgun Personal Protection 9mm Luger 115 gr Gold Dot Hollow Point, item 23614GD (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  34. Speer: Speer Gold Dot Handgun Personal Protection 9mm Luger 115 gr Gold Dot Hollow Point, item 53614GD (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  35. Speer: Speer Gold Dot Handgun Personal Protection 9mm Luger +P 124 gr Gold Dot Hollow Point, item 23617GD (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  36. Speer: Speer Gold Dot Handgun Personal Protection 9mm Luger +P 124 gr Gold Dot Hollow Point, item 53617GD (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  37. Speer: Speer Gold Dot Handgun Personal Protection 45 Auto 185 gr Gold Dot Hollow Point, item 23964GD (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  38. Speer: Speer Gold Dot Handgun Personal Protection 45 Auto 230 gr Gold Dot Hollow Point, item 23966GD (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  39. Speer: Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel Personal Protection 9mm Luger +P 124 gr Gold Dot Hollow Point Short Barrel, item 23611GD (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  40. Speer: Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel Personal Protection 45 Auto 230 gr Gold Dot Hollow Point Short Barrel, item 23975GD (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  41. Remington: Remington Golden Saber Bonded 9mm Luger 147 gr Bonded Brass Jacketed Hollow Point, item 29343 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  42. Remington: Remington Golden Saber Bonded 9mm Luger +P 124 gr Bonded Brass Jacketed Hollow Point, item 29341 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  43. Remington: Remington Golden Saber Bonded 45 Auto 185 gr Bonded Brass Jacketed Hollow Point, item 29325 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  44. Remington: Remington Golden Saber Bonded 45 Auto 230 gr Bonded Brass Jacketed Hollow Point, item 29327 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  45. Remington: Remington Golden Saber Defense 9mm Luger 147 gr Brass Jacketed Hollow Point, item 27604 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  46. Remington: Remington Golden Saber Defense 9mm Luger 124 gr Brass Jacketed Hollow Point, item 27601 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  47. Remington: Remington Golden Saber Defense 9mm Luger +P 124 gr Brass Jacketed Hollow Point, item 27603 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  48. Remington: Remington Golden Saber Defense 45 Auto 185 gr Brass Jacketed Hollow Point, item 27609 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  49. Remington: Remington Golden Saber Defense 45 Auto 230 gr Brass Jacketed Hollow Point, item 27612 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  50. Remington: Remington Golden Saber Defense 45 Auto +P 185 gr Brass Jacketed Hollow Point, item 27611 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  51. Remington: Remington Golden Saber Defense Compact 9mm Luger 124 gr Brass Jacketed Hollow Point, item 27613 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  52. Remington: Remington Golden Saber Defense Compact 45 Auto 230 gr Brass Jacketed Hollow Point, item 27619 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  53. Remington: Remington High Terminal Performance 9mm Luger 147 gr Jacketed Hollow Point, item 28295 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  54. Remington: Remington High Terminal Performance 9mm Luger 115 gr Jacketed Hollow Point, item 28288 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  55. Remington: Remington High Terminal Performance 9mm Luger +P 115 gr Jacketed Hollow Point, item 28293 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  56. Remington: Remington High Terminal Performance 45 Auto 185 gr Jacketed Hollow Point, item R21453 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  57. Remington: Remington High Terminal Performance 45 Auto 230 gr Jacketed Hollow Point, item 21455 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  58. Remington: Remington Ultimate Defense Handgun 9mm Luger +P 124 gr Brass Jacketed Hollow Point, item 28948 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  59. Remington: Remington Ultimate Defense Compact Handgun 45 Auto 230 gr Brass Jacketed Hollow Point, item 28967 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  60. Remington: Remington Ultimate Defense Handgun 45 Auto 185 gr Brass Jacketed Hollow Point, item 28971 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  61. Remington: Remington Ultimate Defense Handgun 45 Auto 230 gr Brass Jacketed Hollow Point, item 28942 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  62. Federal: Federal Solid Core 9mm Luger +P 147 gr Solid, item P9SHC1 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  63. Federal: Federal Solid Core 45 Auto +P 240 gr Solid, item P45SHC1 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  64. Hornady: Hornady American Gunner 9mm Luger 115 gr XTP® American Gunner®, item 90244 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  65. Hornady: Hornady American Gunner 9mm Luger +P 124 gr XTP® American Gunner®, item 90224 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  66. Hornady: Hornady American Gunner 45 Auto 185 gr XTP® American Gunner®, item 90904 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  67. Hornady: Hornady BLACK 9mm Luger 115 gr XTP® Hornady BLACK®, item 90251 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  68. Hornady: Hornady BLACK 45 Auto 185 gr XTP ® Hornady BLACK ®, item 90901 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  69. Hornady: Hornady Critical Defense 9mm Luger 115 gr FTX® Critical Defense®, item 90250 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  70. Hornady: Hornady Critical Defense 45 Auto 185 gr FTX® Critical Defense®, item 90900 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  71. Hornady: Hornady Critical Duty 9mm +P Luger 124 gr FlexLock® Critical Duty®, item 90216 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  72. Hornady: Hornady Critical Duty 9mm Luger 135 gr FlexLock® Critical Duty®, item 90236 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  73. Hornady: Hornady Critical Duty 9mm Luger +P 135 gr FlexLock® Critical Duty®, item 90226 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  74. Hornady: Hornady Critical Duty 45 Auto +P 220 gr FlexLock® Critical Duty®, item 90926 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  75. Hornady: Hornady Custom 9mm Luger 147 gr XTP®, item 90282 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  76. Hornady: Hornady Custom 9mm Luger 124 gr XTP®, item 90242 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  77. Hornady: Hornady Custom 45 Auto +P 230 gr XTP®, item 9096 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  78. Hornady: Hornady Custom 45 Auto 200 gr XTP®, item 9112 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  79. Hornady: Hornady Custom 45 Auto 230 gr XTP ® Subsonic, item 90971 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  80. Federal: Federal American Eagle Handgun 9mm Luger 147 gr Full Metal Jacket, item AE9FP (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  81. Federal: Federal American Eagle Handgun 9mm Luger 124 gr Full Metal Jacket, item AE9AP (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  82. Federal: Federal American Eagle Handgun 9mm Luger 115 gr Full Metal Jacket, item AE9DP (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  83. Federal: Federal American Eagle Handgun 9mm Luger 115 gr Full Metal Jacket, item AE9DP100 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  84. Federal: Federal 250th Anniversary USA Handgun 45 Auto 230 gr Full Metal Jacket, item AE45USA (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  85. Federal: Federal American Eagle Handgun 45 Auto 230 gr Full Metal Jacket, item AE45A (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  86. Federal: Federal American Eagle Handgun 45 Auto 230 gr Full Metal Jacket, item AE45A100 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  87. Federal: Federal American Eagle Indoor Range Training 9mm Luger 147 gr Full Metal Jacket, item AE9N2 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  88. Federal: Federal American Eagle Indoor Range Training 9mm Luger 124 gr Full Metal Jacket, item AE9N1 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  89. Federal: Federal American Eagle Indoor Range Training 45 Auto 230 gr Total Metal Jacket, item AE45N1 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  90. Federal: Federal American Eagle Indoor Range Training Lead Free 9mm Luger 70 gr Lead Free IRT, item AE9LF1 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  91. Federal: Federal American Eagle Indoor Range Training Lead Free 45 Auto 137 gr Lead Free IRT, item AE45LF1 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  92. Federal: Federal Champion Training 9mm Luger 124 gr Full Metal Jacket, item C9124A (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  93. Federal: Federal Champion Training 9mm Luger 124 gr Full Metal Jacket, item C9124A200 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  94. Federal: Federal Champion Training 9mm Luger 115 gr Full Metal Jacket, item C9115A500 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  95. Federal: Federal Champion Training 9mm Luger 115 gr Full Metal Jacket, item WM5199 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  96. Federal: Federal Champion Training 45 Auto 230 gr Full Metal Jacket, item WM5233 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  97. Federal: Federal Champion Training 45 Auto 230 gr Full Metal Jacket, item WM52332 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  98. Federal: Federal Syntech Action Pistol 9mm Luger 150 gr Syntech Jacket Flat Nose, item AE9SJAP1 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  99. Federal: Federal Syntech Action Pistol 45 Auto 220 gr Syntech Jacket Flat Nose, item AE45SJAP1 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  100. Federal: Federal Syntech Range 9mm Luger 124 gr Syntech Jacket Flat Nose, item AE9SJ2 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  101. Federal: Federal Syntech Range 9mm Luger 115 gr Syntech Jacket Flat Nose, item AE9SJ1 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  102. Federal: Federal Syntech Range 45 Auto 230 gr Syntech Jacket Flat Nose, item AE45SJ1 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  103. Federal: Federal Syntech Training Match 9mm Luger 147 gr Syntech Jacket Flat Nose, item AE9SJ3 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  104. Federal: Federal Syntech Training Match 9mm Luger 124 gr Syntech Jacket Flat Nose, item AE9SJ4 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  105. Federal: Federal Syntech Training Match 45 Auto 230 gr Syntech Jacket Flat Nose, item AE45SJ2 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  106. Speer: Speer Lawman Handgun Clean-Fire Training 9mm Luger 147 gr Total Metal Jacket, item 53826 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  107. Speer: Speer Lawman Handgun Clean-Fire Training 9mm Luger 124 gr Total Metal Jacket, item 53824 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  108. Speer: Speer Lawman Handgun Clean-Fire Training 45 Auto 230 gr Total Metal Jacket, item 53885 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  109. Speer: Speer Lawman Handgun Training 9mm Luger 147 gr Total Metal Jacket, item 53620 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  110. Speer: Speer Lawman Handgun Training 9mm Luger 124 gr Total Metal Jacket, item 53651 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  111. Speer: Speer Lawman Handgun Training 9mm Luger 135 gr Total Metal Jacket, item 53661 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  112. Speer: Speer Lawman Handgun Training 9mm Luger 115 gr Total Metal Jacket, item 53650 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  113. Speer: Speer Lawman Handgun Training 45 Auto 185 gr Total Metal Jacket, item 53654 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  114. Speer: Speer Lawman Handgun Training 45 Auto 230 gr Total Metal Jacket, item 53653 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  115. Remington: Remington Range 9mm Luger 124 gr Full Metal Jacket, item R27780 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  116. Remington: Remington Range 9mm Luger 115 gr Full Metal Jacket, item R23965 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  117. Remington: Remington Range 9mm Luger 115 gr Full Metal Jacket, item R23979 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  118. Remington: Remington Range 9mm Luger 115 gr Full Metal Jacket, item R27778 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  119. Remington: Remington Range 9mm Luger 115 gr Full Metal Jacket, item R27779 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  120. Remington: Remington Range 45 Auto 230 gr Full Metal Jacket, item 27777 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  121. Remington: Remington Range Clean 9mm Luger 115 gr Flat Nose Enclosed Base, item 27681 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  122. Remington: Remington Range Clean 45 Auto 230 gr Flat Nose Enclosed Base, item 27687 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  123. Remington: Remington Subsonic Handgun 9mm Luger 147 gr Flat Nose Enclosed Base, item 28435 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  124. Remington: Remington Subsonic Handgun 45 Auto 230 gr Flat Nose Enclosed Base, item 28428 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  125. Remington: Remington UMC Handgun 9mm Luger 147 gr Full Metal Jacket, item 23732 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  126. Remington: Remington UMC Handgun 9mm Luger 124 gr Full Metal Jacket, item 23718 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  127. Remington: Remington UMC Handgun 9mm Luger 115 gr Full Metal Jacket, item 23635 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  128. Remington: Remington UMC Handgun 9mm Luger 115 gr Full Metal Jacket, item 23645 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  129. Remington: Remington UMC Handgun 9mm Luger 115 gr Full Metal Jacket, item 23659 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  130. Remington: Remington UMC Handgun 9mm Luger 115 gr Full Metal Jacket, item 23728 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  131. Remington: Remington UMC Handgun 9mm Luger 115 gr Jacketed Hollow Point, item 23752 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  132. Remington: Remington UMC Handgun 9mm Luger 115 gr Jacketed Hollow Point, item 23753 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  133. Remington: Remington UMC Handgun 9mm Luger 115 gr Full Metal Jacket, item 23765 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  134. Remington: Remington UMC Handgun 9mm Luger 115 gr Full Metal Jacket, item 23777 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  135. Remington: Remington UMC Handgun 45 Auto 185 gr Full Metal Jacket, item 23818 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  136. Remington: Remington UMC Handgun 45 Auto 230 gr Full Metal Jacket, item 23649 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  137. Remington: Remington UMC Handgun 45 Auto 230 gr Jacketed Hollow Point, item 23689 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  138. Remington: Remington UMC Handgun 45 Auto 230 gr Jacketed Hollow Point, item 23696 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  139. Remington: Remington UMC Handgun 45 Auto 230 gr Full Metal Jacket, item 23726 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  140. Remington: Remington UMC Handgun 45 Auto 230 gr Full Metal Jacket, item 23781 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  141. Remington: Remington UMC Handgun 45 Auto 230 gr Full Metal Jacket, item 23797 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)
  142. Remington: Remington UMC Handgun 45 Auto 230 gr Full Metal Jacket, item 23817 (checked Nov. 4, 2026)

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