{"id":6931,"date":"2025-02-14T22:14:12","date_gmt":"2025-02-14T22:14:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/?p=6931"},"modified":"2025-02-14T22:14:12","modified_gmt":"2025-02-14T22:14:12","slug":"10mm-vs-9mm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/10mm-vs-9mm\/","title":{"rendered":"10mm vs. 9mm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When comparing the 10mm vs. 9mm cartridges, newer shooters may think that differences between the two calibers are small. After all, they&#8217;re just 1 millimeter apart, right? However, the 10mm and 9mm have some major differences in size and performance that are worth looking into.<\/p>\n<h2>10mm vs. 9mm Quick Facts<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>As one of the most popular defensive calibers, there is a large selection of 9mm pistols in all sizes<\/li>\n<li>There aren&#8217;t as many 10mm pistols to choose from, and most are large-frame, full size pistols that aren&#8217;t easily concealable<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/10mm-ammo.php\">10mm ammo<\/a> is more expensive than 9mm ammo<\/li>\n<li>There is generally more variety and availability of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/9mm-ammo.php\">9mm ammo<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The 9mm generally has less felt recoil than the 10mm<\/li>\n<li>The 10mm is more powerful than the 9mm, though both rounds generally perform well in ballistic tests with quality ammo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"mc-shortcode\">\n   <div class=\"mc-shortcode__carousel\">\n                                    <div class=\"mc-shortcode__col\"  data-bannerIndex=\"1\">\n            <div class=\"mc-shortcode__container\" onmouseout=\"handleShortCodeProductOut(event);\" onmouseover=\"handleShortCodeProductOver(event);\">\n               <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product\">\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-image\">\n                     <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.targetbarn.com\/media\/products\/image\/512x\/a7d3e77d50cb3f0c92923c809cbcb75d\/a\/6\/a6e8c39c6e07643c3e39b14dd11b826b_3.jpg\" width=\"70\" height=\"70\" alt=\"product\" \/>\n                  <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content\">\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-title\">\n                        Blazer Aluminum 9mm Ammunition - 50 Rounds of 115 Grain FMJ                     <\/div>\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price\">\n                                                   <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price-final\">\n                              $14.99                           <\/div>\n                                             <\/div>\n                     <a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/9mm-115-gr-fmj-blazer-50-rounds.php?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=product_carousel&utm_campaign=post&utm_content=10mm-vs-9mm\" class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-link\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n                  <\/div>\n               <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n         <\/div>\n                              <div class=\"mc-shortcode__col\"  data-bannerIndex=\"2\">\n            <div class=\"mc-shortcode__container\" onmouseout=\"handleShortCodeProductOut(event);\" onmouseover=\"handleShortCodeProductOver(event);\">\n               <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product\">\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-image\">\n                     <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.targetbarn.com\/media\/products\/image\/512x\/a7d3e77d50cb3f0c92923c809cbcb75d\/d\/0\/d0080d110306af16f6cdd11b93acd3c4_3.jpg\" width=\"70\" height=\"70\" alt=\"product\" \/>\n                  <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content\">\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-title\">\n                        Federal American Eagle 9mm Luger Ammunition - 1000 Rounds of 115 Grain FMJ                     <\/div>\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price\">\n                                                   <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price-final\">\n                              $291.99                           <\/div>\n                                             <\/div>\n                     <a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/9mm-luger-federal-ae-115gr-1000.php?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=product_carousel&utm_campaign=post&utm_content=10mm-vs-9mm\" class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-link\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n                  <\/div>\n               <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n         <\/div>\n                              <div class=\"mc-shortcode__col\" hidden data-bannerIndex=\"3\">\n            <div class=\"mc-shortcode__container\" onmouseout=\"handleShortCodeProductOut(event);\" onmouseover=\"handleShortCodeProductOver(event);\">\n               <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product\">\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-image\">\n                     <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.targetbarn.com\/media\/products\/image\/512x\/a7d3e77d50cb3f0c92923c809cbcb75d\/f\/7\/f7b0f6b3e35036ba8b3c6123ad8f6724_3.jpg\" width=\"70\" height=\"70\" alt=\"product\" \/>\n                  <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content\">\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-title\">\n                        Blazer Aluminum 9mm Ammunition - 1000 Rounds of 115 Grain FMJ                     <\/div>\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price\">\n                                                   <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price-final\">\n                              $268.99                           <\/div>\n                                             <\/div>\n                     <a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/9mm-luger-cci-blazer-115gr-fmj-1000.php?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=product_carousel&utm_campaign=post&utm_content=10mm-vs-9mm\" class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-link\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n                  <\/div>\n               <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n         <\/div>\n                              <div class=\"mc-shortcode__col\" hidden data-bannerIndex=\"4\">\n            <div class=\"mc-shortcode__container\" onmouseout=\"handleShortCodeProductOut(event);\" onmouseover=\"handleShortCodeProductOver(event);\">\n               <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product\">\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-image\">\n                     <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.targetbarn.com\/media\/products\/image\/512x\/a7d3e77d50cb3f0c92923c809cbcb75d\/5\/a\/5a9af491499e86968390a900722b60f6_3.jpg\" width=\"70\" height=\"70\" alt=\"product\" \/>\n                  <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content\">\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-title\">\n                        Federal Champion 9mm Luger Ammunition - 50 Rounds of 115 Grain FMJ                     <\/div>\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price\">\n                                                   <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price-final\">\n                              $15.25                           <\/div>\n                                             <\/div>\n                     <a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/9mm-luger-federal-champion-115gr-fmj-50.php?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=product_carousel&utm_campaign=post&utm_content=10mm-vs-9mm\" class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-link\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n                  <\/div>\n               <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n         <\/div>\n                              <div class=\"mc-shortcode__col\" hidden data-bannerIndex=\"5\">\n            <div class=\"mc-shortcode__container\" onmouseout=\"handleShortCodeProductOut(event);\" onmouseover=\"handleShortCodeProductOver(event);\">\n               <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product\">\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-image\">\n                     <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.targetbarn.com\/media\/products\/image\/512x\/a7d3e77d50cb3f0c92923c809cbcb75d\/9\/1\/91f0ece6a1cce3e42c4221102ef1790d_3.jpg\" width=\"70\" height=\"70\" alt=\"product\" \/>\n                  <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content\">\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-title\">\n                        Blazer Brass 9mm Luger Ammunition - 1000 Rounds of 115 Grain FMJ                     <\/div>\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price\">\n                                                   <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price-final\">\n                              $289.99                           <\/div>\n                                             <\/div>\n                     <a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/9mm-luger-blazer-brass-115-grain-fmj-1000.php?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=product_carousel&utm_campaign=post&utm_content=10mm-vs-9mm\" class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-link\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n                  <\/div>\n               <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n         <\/div>\n                              <div class=\"mc-shortcode__col\" hidden data-bannerIndex=\"6\">\n            <div class=\"mc-shortcode__container\" onmouseout=\"handleShortCodeProductOut(event);\" onmouseover=\"handleShortCodeProductOver(event);\">\n               <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product\">\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-image\">\n                     <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.targetbarn.com\/media\/products\/image\/512x\/a7d3e77d50cb3f0c92923c809cbcb75d\/5\/b\/5b9f7f3918ff58c526154d806d7356a3_3.jpg\" width=\"70\" height=\"70\" alt=\"product\" \/>\n                  <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content\">\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-title\">\n                        Blazer Brass 9mm Luger Ammunition - 50 Rounds of 115 Grain FMJ                     <\/div>\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price\">\n                                                   <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price-final\">\n                              $16.00                           <\/div>\n                                             <\/div>\n                     <a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/blazer-brass-9mm-luger-ammunition-50-rounds-of-115-grain-fmj.php?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=product_carousel&utm_campaign=post&utm_content=10mm-vs-9mm\" class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-link\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n                  <\/div>\n               <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n         <\/div>\n                              <div class=\"mc-shortcode__col\" hidden data-bannerIndex=\"7\">\n            <div class=\"mc-shortcode__container\" onmouseout=\"handleShortCodeProductOut(event);\" onmouseover=\"handleShortCodeProductOver(event);\">\n               <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product\">\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-image\">\n                     <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.targetbarn.com\/media\/products\/image\/512x\/a7d3e77d50cb3f0c92923c809cbcb75d\/5\/8\/58e23f643cf95a2f634e28c7a1a13617.jpg\" width=\"70\" height=\"70\" alt=\"product\" \/>\n                  <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content\">\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-title\">\n                        Federal Classic 9mm Luger Ammunition - 50 Rounds of 115 Grain Hi-Shok JHP                     <\/div>\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price\">\n                                                   <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price-final\">\n                              $22.99                           <\/div>\n                                             <\/div>\n                     <a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/federal-classic-9mm-luger-50-rounds-of-115-grain-hi-shok-jhp.php?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=product_carousel&utm_campaign=post&utm_content=10mm-vs-9mm\" class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-link\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n                  <\/div>\n               <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n         <\/div>\n               <\/div>\n   <div class=\"mc-shortcode__pagination\">\n      <div class=\"mc-shortcode__nav-left\" onClick=\"handleMcGetPreviousSlides(event);\">\n         <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/wp-content\/themes\/generatepress_child\/assets\/img\/mc-arrow-left.svg\" alt=\"left icon\" width=\"16\" height=\"12\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"mc-shortcode__nav-steps\">\n                                                            <div class=\"mc-shortcode__nav-dot mc-shortcode__nav-dot--selected\" data-slideIndex=\"2\" onClick=\"handleMcGetSlidesByIndex(event);\"><\/div>\n                     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class=\"mc-shortcode__carousel\">\n                                    <div class=\"mc-shortcode__col\"  data-bannerIndex=\"1\">\n            <div class=\"mc-shortcode__container\" onmouseout=\"handleShortCodeProductOut(event);\" onmouseover=\"handleShortCodeProductOver(event);\">\n               <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product\">\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-image\">\n                     <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.targetbarn.com\/media\/products\/image\/512x\/a7d3e77d50cb3f0c92923c809cbcb75d\/e\/b\/eb0a99a54017c7096429e52b227684da_3.jpg\" width=\"70\" height=\"70\" alt=\"product\" \/>\n                  <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content\">\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-title\">\n                        Blazer 10mm Auto Ammunition - 50 Rounds of 200 Grain FMJ                     <\/div>\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price\">\n                                                   <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price-final\">\n                              $21.99                           <\/div>\n                                             <\/div>\n                     <a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/blazer-10mm-auto-ammo-50-rounds-200-gr-fmj.php?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=product_carousel&utm_campaign=post&utm_content=10mm-vs-9mm\" class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-link\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n                  <\/div>\n               <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n         <\/div>\n                              <div class=\"mc-shortcode__col\"  data-bannerIndex=\"2\">\n            <div class=\"mc-shortcode__container\" onmouseout=\"handleShortCodeProductOut(event);\" onmouseover=\"handleShortCodeProductOver(event);\">\n               <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product\">\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-image\">\n                     <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.targetbarn.com\/media\/products\/image\/512x\/a7d3e77d50cb3f0c92923c809cbcb75d\/2\/3\/2322aecdf4a9449a5792524acaab023e.jpg\" width=\"70\" height=\"70\" alt=\"product\" \/>\n                  <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content\">\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-title\">\n                        Hornady Custom 10mm Auto Ammunition - 20 Rounds of 180 Grain XTP                     <\/div>\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price\">\n                                                   <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price-final\">\n                              $29.00                           <\/div>\n                                             <\/div>\n                     <a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/hornady-custom-10mm-auto-ammunition-20-rounds-of-180-grain-xtp.php?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=product_carousel&utm_campaign=post&utm_content=10mm-vs-9mm\" class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-link\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n                  <\/div>\n               <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n         <\/div>\n                              <div class=\"mc-shortcode__col\" hidden data-bannerIndex=\"3\">\n            <div class=\"mc-shortcode__container\" onmouseout=\"handleShortCodeProductOut(event);\" onmouseover=\"handleShortCodeProductOver(event);\">\n               <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product\">\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-image\">\n                     <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.targetbarn.com\/media\/products\/image\/512x\/a7d3e77d50cb3f0c92923c809cbcb75d\/d\/1\/d1ec6d2f79a42bdb5538c92fba7a8425_3.jpg\" width=\"70\" height=\"70\" alt=\"product\" \/>\n                  <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content\">\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-title\">\n                        Federal American Eagle 10mm Auto Ammunition - 50 Rounds of 180 Grain FMJ                     <\/div>\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price\">\n                                                   <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price-final\">\n                              $27.99                           <\/div>\n                                             <\/div>\n                     <a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/federal-american-eagle-10mm-auto-ammo-50-rounds-180-gr-fmj.php?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=product_carousel&utm_campaign=post&utm_content=10mm-vs-9mm\" class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-link\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n                  <\/div>\n               <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n         <\/div>\n                              <div class=\"mc-shortcode__col\" hidden data-bannerIndex=\"4\">\n            <div class=\"mc-shortcode__container\" onmouseout=\"handleShortCodeProductOut(event);\" onmouseover=\"handleShortCodeProductOver(event);\">\n               <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product\">\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-image\">\n                     <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.targetbarn.com\/media\/products\/image\/512x\/a7d3e77d50cb3f0c92923c809cbcb75d\/9\/c\/9c9c330c176bcf2b712d0285be958b8f_4.jpg\" width=\"70\" height=\"70\" alt=\"product\" \/>\n                  <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content\">\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-title\">\n                        CCI Blazer 10mm Auto Ammunition - 1000 Rounds of 200 Grain FMJ                     <\/div>\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price\">\n                                                   <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price-final\">\n                              $414.99                           <\/div>\n                                             <\/div>\n                     <a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/10mm-cci-blazer-200gr-fmj-1000.php?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=product_carousel&utm_campaign=post&utm_content=10mm-vs-9mm\" class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-link\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n                  <\/div>\n               <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n         <\/div>\n                              <div class=\"mc-shortcode__col\" hidden data-bannerIndex=\"5\">\n            <div class=\"mc-shortcode__container\" onmouseout=\"handleShortCodeProductOut(event);\" onmouseover=\"handleShortCodeProductOver(event);\">\n               <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product\">\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-image\">\n                     <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.targetbarn.com\/media\/products\/image\/512x\/a7d3e77d50cb3f0c92923c809cbcb75d\/4\/e\/4e9c293297746207f95c092e9f3fcc83.jpg\" width=\"70\" height=\"70\" alt=\"product\" \/>\n                  <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content\">\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-title\">\n                        PMC Bronze 10mm Auto Ammunition - 50 Rounds of 200 Grain FMJ-TC                     <\/div>\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price\">\n                                                   <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price-final\">\n                              $33.00                           <\/div>\n                                             <\/div>\n                     <a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/pmc-bronze-10mm-auto-ammunition-50-rounds-of-200-grain-fmj-tc.php?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=product_carousel&utm_campaign=post&utm_content=10mm-vs-9mm\" class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-link\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n                  <\/div>\n               <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n         <\/div>\n                              <div class=\"mc-shortcode__col\" hidden data-bannerIndex=\"6\">\n            <div class=\"mc-shortcode__container\" onmouseout=\"handleShortCodeProductOut(event);\" onmouseover=\"handleShortCodeProductOver(event);\">\n               <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product\">\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-image\">\n                     <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.targetbarn.com\/media\/products\/image\/512x\/a7d3e77d50cb3f0c92923c809cbcb75d\/0\/c\/0c48187aa47f0c4e4f15ea80be114bd1.jpg\" width=\"70\" height=\"70\" alt=\"product\" \/>\n                  <\/div>\n                 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                             $22.99                           <\/div>\n                                             <\/div>\n                     <a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/pmc-bronze-10mm-auto-ammunition-25-rounds-of-170-grain-jhp.php?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=product_carousel&utm_campaign=post&utm_content=10mm-vs-9mm\" class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-link\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n                  <\/div>\n               <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n         <\/div>\n                              <div class=\"mc-shortcode__col\" hidden data-bannerIndex=\"8\">\n            <div class=\"mc-shortcode__container\" onmouseout=\"handleShortCodeProductOut(event);\" onmouseover=\"handleShortCodeProductOver(event);\">\n               <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product\">\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-image\">\n                     <img decoding=\"async\" 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width=\"16\" height=\"12\">\n      <\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>10mm vs. 9mm Specifications<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6964 size-full\" title=\"10mm vs. 9mm\" src=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/10mmvs9mm.jpg\" alt=\"showing a 10mm bullet next to a 9mm bullet\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/10mmvs9mm.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/10mmvs9mm-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/10mmvs9mm-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/10mmvs9mm-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/10mmvs9mm-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/10mmvs9mm-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/10mmvs9mm-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/10mmvs9mm-1140x760.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-278\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-278\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><\/td><th class=\"column-2\">9mm<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">10mm<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Place of Origin<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">German Empire<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">United States\/Sweden<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Designer<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Georg Luger<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Jeff Cooper, FFV Norma AB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Designed<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1901<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1983<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Parent Case<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">7.65x21mm Parabellum<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">.30 Remington<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Case Type<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Rimless, tapered<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Rimless, straight<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Bullet Diameter<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">.355\" (9.01mm)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">.4005\" (10.17mm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Case Length<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">.754\" (19.15mm)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">.992\" (25.2mm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Overall Length<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1.169\" (29.69mm)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1.260\" (32.0mm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Primer Type<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Berdan or boxer small pistol<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Large pistol<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Max. Pressure SAAMI<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">35,000 psi<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">37,500 psi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-278 from cache -->\n<h3>9mm History &amp; Specs<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Austrian firearms designer Georg Luger first created the 9&#215;19 Parabellum cartridge, also known as 9mm, in 1901. The German military sought a larger caliber for their sidearms, leading Luger to develop the 9x19mm Parabellum by removing the bottleneck shape of his 7.65x21mm Parabellum case. This design change resulted in a tapered rimless cartridge and a bullet with a 9mm diameter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In modern times, the 9mm is one of the most popular handgun calibers in the country and there are many <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9mm ammo<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> options available. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bullet weights for the 9mm typically weigh between 115gr. to 150gr., with average velocities ranging from 850 fps to 1300 fps out of pistols. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>10mm History &amp; Specs<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legendary firearms trainer Jeff Cooper played a part in introducing the 10mm Auto cartridge in the early 1980s. While Cooper loved 1911 pistols and the .45 ACP cartridge, he sought a pistol caliber that used a 200gr. bullet traveling 1200 fps, capable of reaching out to 50 yards.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The round was initially designed for use in the new Bren Ten pistol, a semi-auto based off the CZ-75 pistol. However, the pistol was short-lived, mostly due to supply chain issues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The popularity of the 10mm ebbs and flows, but today it has cemented its place in the market. The round is popular among some hunters for taking everything between hogs and whitetails with a pistol.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 10mm packs bullets typically weighing between 155gr. to 200gr. Common velocities for these rounds range between 1000 fps to 1500 fps. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2>10mm vs. 9mm: Ballistics<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6960 size-full\" title=\"10mm vs. 9mm ballistics\" src=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/9mmvs10mmballistictest.jpg\" alt=\"a ballistic gel block after being shot with 2 rounds each of a 9mm round and 10mm round to show penetration depth\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/9mmvs10mmballistictest.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/9mmvs10mmballistictest-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/9mmvs10mmballistictest-1024x543.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/9mmvs10mmballistictest-768x407.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/9mmvs10mmballistictest-1536x815.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/9mmvs10mmballistictest-200x106.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/9mmvs10mmballistictest-750x398.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/9mmvs10mmballistictest-1140x605.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-280\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-280\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Cartridge<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Gun Used<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Barrel Length (in.)<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Average Muzzle Velocity (fps)<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Average Penetration (in.)<\/th><th class=\"column-6\">Average Expansion (in.)<\/th><th class=\"column-7\">Average Muzzle Energy (ft-lbs)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/federal-premium-law-enforcement-9mm-luger-ammunition-50-rounds-of-124-grain-hst-hp.php\" target=\"_blank\">Federal Premium LE 9mm HST 124gr. HP<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Glock 19x<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">4.02<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">1147<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">15.13<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">0.619<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">362<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/hornady-custom-10mm-auto-ammunition-20-rounds-of-180-grain-xtp.php\" target=\"_blank\">Hornady Custom 10mm 180gr. XTP<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Glock 29<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">3.78<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">1110<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">18.5<\/td><td class=\"column-6\">0.66<\/td><td class=\"column-7\">492<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-280 from cache -->\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I wanted to compare the 9mm vs. 10mm in a quick ballistic gel test at the range.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I shot two popular loads, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/federal-premium-law-enforcement-9mm-luger-ammunition-50-rounds-of-124-grain-hst-hp.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Federal Premium LE 9mm 124gr. HST<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/hornady-custom-10mm-auto-ammunition-20-rounds-of-180-grain-xtp.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hornady Custom\u00a0 10mm 180gr. XTP<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, into <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/clearballistics.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clear Ballistics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 10% synthetic ballistic gel. I shot two rounds of each cartridge into the ballistic gel with a 4-layer fabric covering from a 10-foot distance, in line with FBI standards.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the 9mm, I used a Glock 19x with a 4.02\u201d barrel. I used a Glock 29 with a 3.78\u201d barrel for the 10mm. I also chronographed the two rounds to obtain average muzzle velocity and muzzle energy. You can see the results in the chart above.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep in mind, this brief gel test just gives us an idea of how a select round from each caliber may perform. Ballistic performance will vary by each specific load and other conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Penetration<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The FBI\u2019s penetration standards call for a penetration depth between 12\u201d and 18\u201d. This penetration depth tends to correlate with rounds that adequately penetrate soft tissue, reaching vital organs without over-penetrating.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both shots from the 9mm fell between the standard, with an average penetration of 15.13\u201d. The 10mm averaged a little over the 18\u201d maximum at 18.5\u201d. One shot landed at 17.75\u201d while the other surpassed the 18\u201d standard at 19.25\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expansion<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I also measured each bullet\u2019s expansion by digging the expanded bullets out of the gel and measuring with calipers. While expansion is not as important as penetration, we still like to see the bullet expand at least 1.5 times its original diameter. For 9mm, that is .533\u201d and for 10mm that is .6\u201d. Both rounds had no trouble meeting these expansion requirements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10mm vs. 9mm for Self Defense<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6967 size-full\" title=\"9mm hst\" src=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/federal9mmhst.jpg\" alt=\"a box and two rounds of federal premium 9mm 124gr. hst\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/federal9mmhst.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/federal9mmhst-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/federal9mmhst-1024x594.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/federal9mmhst-768x446.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/federal9mmhst-1536x892.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/federal9mmhst-200x116.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/federal9mmhst-750x435.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/federal9mmhst-1140x662.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we can see from our ballistic test above, both the 9mm and 10mm have no problem reaching the FBI\u2019s standards with proper round selection. However, it is clear that the 10mm is far more powerful than the 9mm \u2013 but does that matter if the 9mm still meets the standards set in the ballistics test?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 10mm is clearly a powerhouse when comparing bullet energy to the 9mm. Not only is the 10mm capable of defending against human attackers, it is also capable of defending against dangerous animals in the wild much better than the 9mm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if you\u2019re looking to defend against a human attacker, there are some clear advantages to choosing the 9mm over the 10mm:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More 9mm gun options<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9mm pistols have a higher magazine capacity than similarly-sized 10mm pistols<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More manageable recoil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cheaper and wider selection of ammo<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both the 9mm and 10mm are adequate for self defense, however the 9mm will be the better choice for most shooters. In some situations, the 9mm may require better shot placement or more follow up shots than the 10mm. That being said, the benefits of the 9mm make it the smarter choice for the average shooter.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>10mm vs. 9mm: Recoil<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6962 size-full\" title=\"glock 19x\" src=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/shooting9mm-4.jpg\" alt=\"the author shooting a glock 19x at the range\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/shooting9mm-4.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/shooting9mm-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/shooting9mm-4-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/shooting9mm-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/shooting9mm-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/shooting9mm-4-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/shooting9mm-4-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/shooting9mm-4-1140x760.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When comparing the recoil of the 10mm vs. 9mm, the winner is the 9mm. Looking at muzzle energy, the 10mm cartridge packs a lot more punch than the 9mm. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/9mm-luger-federal-ae-115gr-1000.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Federal American Eagle 9mm 115gr. FMJ<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a common 9mm load, has an advertised muzzle energy of 356 ft-lbs. On the other hand, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/federal-american-eagle-10mm-auto-ammunition-1000-rounds-of-180-grain-fmj.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Federal American Eagle 10mm 180gr. FMJ<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has an advertised muzzle energy of 424 ft-lbs. This almost 100 ft-lbs difference in muzzle energy equates to harsher recoil for the shooter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That being said, even recoil from a 9mm pistol can be unmanageable for a newer shooter who doesn\u2019t know <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/proper-pistol-grip\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to grip a pistol<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Recoil from both the 9mm and 10mm can be mitigated with proper training.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Gun Options<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6968 size-full\" title=\"10mm vs. 9mm pistols\" src=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/9mmvs10mmpistols.jpg\" alt=\"comparing 10mm vs. 9mm pistols with the glock 19x and glock 29 laying next to each other\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/9mmvs10mmpistols.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/9mmvs10mmpistols-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/9mmvs10mmpistols-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/9mmvs10mmpistols-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/9mmvs10mmpistols-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/9mmvs10mmpistols-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/9mmvs10mmpistols-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/9mmvs10mmpistols-1140x760.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now you might be wondering what gun options are available for the 10mm vs. 9mm cartridges.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the most popular defensive caliber on the market, nearly every handgun manufacturer produces a pistol chambered in 9mm. There is no shortage of semi-auto 9mms, including striker fired, single action, and double action pistols. Standard full size 9mm pistols have magazine capacities of 17+ rounds, while compact and subcompact guns have capacities between 7 and 15 rounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there certainly aren&#8217;t as many 10mm gun options on the market, over the last decade or so, manufacturers have begun to produce more pistols chambered in the caliber. Initially, the only 10mm pistols you would find were single action semi-autos like 1911s and Browning Hi-Power types. In 1991, Glock introduced the Glock G20, a 10mm striker-fired pistol. Since then, manufacturers have produced a number of different 10mm pistols. Typically, they are full-sized handguns, but a few compact guns are available. Full size 10mm pistols typically have magazine capacities of 15 rounds, while compact 10mm pistols usually hold around 10 rounds. With 1911-style 10mm pistols, you\u2019ll typically see a mag capacity of 8 rounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Ammo Cost &amp; Availability<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6965\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6965\" style=\"width: 1990px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6965 size-full\" title=\"american eagle 10mm vs. 9mm\" src=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/10mmvs9mmammo.jpg\" alt=\"a box and one round of federal american eagle 10mm and federal american eagle 9mm\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/10mmvs9mmammo.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/10mmvs9mmammo-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/10mmvs9mmammo-1024x606.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/10mmvs9mmammo-768x455.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/10mmvs9mmammo-1536x909.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/10mmvs9mmammo-200x118.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/10mmvs9mmammo-750x444.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/10mmvs9mmammo-1140x675.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6965\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/federal-american-eagle-10mm-auto-ammunition-1000-rounds-of-180-grain-fmj.php\">Federal American Eagle 10mm 180gr. FMJ<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/9mm-luger-federal-ae-115gr-fmj-500.php\">Federal American Eagle 9mm 115gr. FMJ<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An important factor when selecting a gun to carry is the cost and availability of ammo for that specific firearm. So, how does the 10mm vs. 9mm stack up?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ammo prices fluctuate, but 9mm ammo is almost always cheaper than 10mm ammo. As of writing this in early 2025, some 10mm ammo is almost double the price of similar 9mm loads. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shooters also get many more ammo options for 9mm over the 10mm.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These differences are due to the popularity of the 9mm. Because the 9mm is essentially the default defensive pistol caliber, manufacturers tend to focus their production on the round. The 10mm is more of a niche cartridge with fluctuating demand. So while there are many great 10mm ammo options, there are even more for the 9mm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This also means that in times of high demand, you are more likely to find 9mm ammo than 10mm. However, smart shooters stock up on plenty of ammo for just this purpose.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6961 size-full\" title=\"glock 29 10mm\" src=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/glock10mm.jpg\" alt=\"a glock 29 10mm pistol being shot at the range\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/glock10mm.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/glock10mm-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/glock10mm-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/glock10mm-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/glock10mm-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/glock10mm-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/glock10mm-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/broad-side\/media\/glock10mm-1140x760.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"mc-shortcode\">\n   <div class=\"mc-shortcode__carousel\">\n                                    <div class=\"mc-shortcode__col\"  data-bannerIndex=\"1\">\n            <div class=\"mc-shortcode__container\" onmouseout=\"handleShortCodeProductOut(event);\" onmouseover=\"handleShortCodeProductOver(event);\">\n               <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product\">\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-image\">\n                     <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.targetbarn.com\/media\/products\/image\/512x\/a7d3e77d50cb3f0c92923c809cbcb75d\/a\/6\/a6e8c39c6e07643c3e39b14dd11b826b_3.jpg\" width=\"70\" height=\"70\" alt=\"product\" \/>\n                  <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content\">\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-title\">\n                        Blazer Aluminum 9mm Ammunition - 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50 Rounds of 200 Grain FMJ                     <\/div>\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price\">\n                                                   <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price-final\">\n                              $21.99                           <\/div>\n                                             <\/div>\n                     <a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/blazer-10mm-auto-ammo-50-rounds-200-gr-fmj.php?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=product_carousel&utm_campaign=post&utm_content=10mm-vs-9mm\" class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-link\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n                  <\/div>\n               <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n         <\/div>\n                              <div class=\"mc-shortcode__col\"  data-bannerIndex=\"2\">\n            <div class=\"mc-shortcode__container\" onmouseout=\"handleShortCodeProductOut(event);\" onmouseover=\"handleShortCodeProductOver(event);\">\n               <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product\">\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-image\">\n                     <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.targetbarn.com\/media\/products\/image\/512x\/a7d3e77d50cb3f0c92923c809cbcb75d\/2\/3\/2322aecdf4a9449a5792524acaab023e.jpg\" width=\"70\" height=\"70\" alt=\"product\" \/>\n                  <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content\">\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-title\">\n                        Hornady Custom 10mm Auto Ammunition - 20 Rounds of 180 Grain XTP                     <\/div>\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price\">\n                                                   <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price-final\">\n                              $29.00                           <\/div>\n                                             <\/div>\n                     <a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/hornady-custom-10mm-auto-ammunition-20-rounds-of-180-grain-xtp.php?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=product_carousel&utm_campaign=post&utm_content=10mm-vs-9mm\" class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-link\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n                  <\/div>\n               <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n         <\/div>\n                              <div class=\"mc-shortcode__col\" hidden data-bannerIndex=\"3\">\n            <div class=\"mc-shortcode__container\" onmouseout=\"handleShortCodeProductOut(event);\" onmouseover=\"handleShortCodeProductOver(event);\">\n               <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product\">\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-image\">\n                     <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.targetbarn.com\/media\/products\/image\/512x\/a7d3e77d50cb3f0c92923c809cbcb75d\/d\/1\/d1ec6d2f79a42bdb5538c92fba7a8425_3.jpg\" width=\"70\" height=\"70\" alt=\"product\" \/>\n                  <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content\">\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-title\">\n                        Federal American Eagle 10mm Auto Ammunition - 50 Rounds of 180 Grain FMJ                     <\/div>\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price\">\n                                                   <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price-final\">\n                              $27.99                           <\/div>\n                                             <\/div>\n                     <a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/federal-american-eagle-10mm-auto-ammo-50-rounds-180-gr-fmj.php?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=product_carousel&utm_campaign=post&utm_content=10mm-vs-9mm\" class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-link\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n                  <\/div>\n               <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n         <\/div>\n                              <div class=\"mc-shortcode__col\" hidden data-bannerIndex=\"4\">\n            <div class=\"mc-shortcode__container\" onmouseout=\"handleShortCodeProductOut(event);\" onmouseover=\"handleShortCodeProductOver(event);\">\n               <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product\">\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-image\">\n                     <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.targetbarn.com\/media\/products\/image\/512x\/a7d3e77d50cb3f0c92923c809cbcb75d\/9\/c\/9c9c330c176bcf2b712d0285be958b8f_4.jpg\" width=\"70\" height=\"70\" alt=\"product\" \/>\n                  <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content\">\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-title\">\n                        CCI Blazer 10mm Auto Ammunition - 1000 Rounds of 200 Grain FMJ                     <\/div>\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price\">\n                                                   <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price-final\">\n                              $414.99                           <\/div>\n                                             <\/div>\n                     <a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/10mm-cci-blazer-200gr-fmj-1000.php?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=product_carousel&utm_campaign=post&utm_content=10mm-vs-9mm\" class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-link\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n                  <\/div>\n               <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n         <\/div>\n                              <div class=\"mc-shortcode__col\" hidden data-bannerIndex=\"5\">\n            <div class=\"mc-shortcode__container\" onmouseout=\"handleShortCodeProductOut(event);\" onmouseover=\"handleShortCodeProductOver(event);\">\n               <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product\">\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-image\">\n                     <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.targetbarn.com\/media\/products\/image\/512x\/a7d3e77d50cb3f0c92923c809cbcb75d\/4\/e\/4e9c293297746207f95c092e9f3fcc83.jpg\" width=\"70\" height=\"70\" alt=\"product\" \/>\n                  <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content\">\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-title\">\n                        PMC Bronze 10mm Auto Ammunition - 50 Rounds of 200 Grain FMJ-TC                     <\/div>\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price\">\n                                                   <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price-final\">\n                              $33.00                           <\/div>\n                                             <\/div>\n                     <a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/pmc-bronze-10mm-auto-ammunition-50-rounds-of-200-grain-fmj-tc.php?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=product_carousel&utm_campaign=post&utm_content=10mm-vs-9mm\" class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-link\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n                  <\/div>\n               <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n         <\/div>\n                              <div class=\"mc-shortcode__col\" hidden data-bannerIndex=\"6\">\n            <div class=\"mc-shortcode__container\" onmouseout=\"handleShortCodeProductOut(event);\" onmouseover=\"handleShortCodeProductOver(event);\">\n               <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product\">\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-image\">\n                     <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.targetbarn.com\/media\/products\/image\/512x\/a7d3e77d50cb3f0c92923c809cbcb75d\/0\/c\/0c48187aa47f0c4e4f15ea80be114bd1.jpg\" width=\"70\" height=\"70\" alt=\"product\" \/>\n                  <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content\">\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-title\">\n                        Hornady Custom 10mm Auto Ammunition - 200 Rounds of 180 Grain XTP                     <\/div>\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price\">\n                                                   <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price-final\">\n                              $274.99                           <\/div>\n                                             <\/div>\n                     <a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/hornady-custom-10mm-auto-ammunition-200-rounds-of-180-grain-xtp.php?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=product_carousel&utm_campaign=post&utm_content=10mm-vs-9mm\" class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-link\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n                  <\/div>\n               <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n         <\/div>\n                              <div class=\"mc-shortcode__col\" hidden data-bannerIndex=\"7\">\n            <div class=\"mc-shortcode__container\" onmouseout=\"handleShortCodeProductOut(event);\" onmouseover=\"handleShortCodeProductOver(event);\">\n               <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product\">\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-image\">\n                     <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.targetbarn.com\/media\/products\/image\/512x\/a7d3e77d50cb3f0c92923c809cbcb75d\/0\/b\/0b82924527d8659822e81af2b7a4fd47.jpg\" width=\"70\" height=\"70\" alt=\"product\" \/>\n                  <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content\">\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-title\">\n                        PMC Bronze 10mm Auto Ammunition - 25 Rounds of 170 Grain JHP                     <\/div>\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price\">\n                                                   <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price-final\">\n                              $22.99                           <\/div>\n                                             <\/div>\n                     <a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/pmc-bronze-10mm-auto-ammunition-25-rounds-of-170-grain-jhp.php?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=product_carousel&utm_campaign=post&utm_content=10mm-vs-9mm\" class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-link\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n                  <\/div>\n               <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n         <\/div>\n                              <div class=\"mc-shortcode__col\" hidden data-bannerIndex=\"8\">\n            <div class=\"mc-shortcode__container\" onmouseout=\"handleShortCodeProductOut(event);\" onmouseover=\"handleShortCodeProductOver(event);\">\n               <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product\">\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-image\">\n                     <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.targetbarn.com\/media\/products\/image\/512x\/a7d3e77d50cb3f0c92923c809cbcb75d\/9\/5\/95534b162daf368c23180a2b3798aed7.jpg\" width=\"70\" height=\"70\" alt=\"product\" \/>\n                  <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content\">\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-title\">\n                        PMC 10mm Auto Ammunition - 1000 Rounds of 200 Grain FMJ                     <\/div>\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price\">\n                                                   <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price-final\">\n                              $594.99                           <\/div>\n                                             <\/div>\n                     <a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/pmc-10mm-auto-ammo-1000-rounds-200-gr-fmj.php?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=product_carousel&utm_campaign=post&utm_content=10mm-vs-9mm\" class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-link\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n                  <\/div>\n               <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n         <\/div>\n                              <div class=\"mc-shortcode__col\" hidden data-bannerIndex=\"9\">\n            <div class=\"mc-shortcode__container\" onmouseout=\"handleShortCodeProductOut(event);\" onmouseover=\"handleShortCodeProductOver(event);\">\n               <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product\">\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-image\">\n                     <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.targetbarn.com\/media\/products\/image\/512x\/a7d3e77d50cb3f0c92923c809cbcb75d\/e\/4\/e4b60002f9718a49021125c70bbea976.jpg\" width=\"70\" height=\"70\" alt=\"product\" \/>\n                  <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content\">\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-title\">\n                        Magtech 10mm Auto Ammunition - 50 Rounds of 180 Grain FMJ                     <\/div>\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price\">\n                                                   <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price-final\">\n                              $24.99                           <\/div>\n                                             <\/div>\n                     <a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/magtech-10mm-auto-ammunition-50-rounds-of-180-grain-fmj.php?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=product_carousel&utm_campaign=post&utm_content=10mm-vs-9mm\" class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-link\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n                  <\/div>\n               <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n         <\/div>\n                              <div class=\"mc-shortcode__col\" hidden data-bannerIndex=\"10\">\n            <div class=\"mc-shortcode__container\" onmouseout=\"handleShortCodeProductOut(event);\" onmouseover=\"handleShortCodeProductOver(event);\">\n               <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product\">\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-image\">\n                     <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.targetbarn.com\/media\/products\/image\/512x\/a7d3e77d50cb3f0c92923c809cbcb75d\/2\/c\/2c9b1f929688b69932e4d8c67b27f747.jpg\" width=\"70\" height=\"70\" alt=\"product\" \/>\n                  <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content\">\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-title\">\n                        Sellier & Bellot 10mm Auto Ammunition - 1000 Rounds of 180 Grain JHP                     <\/div>\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price\">\n                                                   <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price-final\">\n                              $439.99                           <\/div>\n                                             <\/div>\n                     <a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/sellier-bellot-10mm-auto-ammunition-1000-rounds-of-180-grain-jhp.php?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=product_carousel&utm_campaign=post&utm_content=10mm-vs-9mm\" class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-link\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n                  <\/div>\n               <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n         <\/div>\n                              <div class=\"mc-shortcode__col\" hidden data-bannerIndex=\"11\">\n            <div class=\"mc-shortcode__container\" onmouseout=\"handleShortCodeProductOut(event);\" onmouseover=\"handleShortCodeProductOver(event);\">\n               <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product\">\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-image\">\n                     <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.targetbarn.com\/media\/products\/image\/512x\/a7d3e77d50cb3f0c92923c809cbcb75d\/6\/d\/6d49693c4cec1e96df526eacd8b82f34_3.jpg\" width=\"70\" height=\"70\" alt=\"product\" \/>\n                  <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content\">\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-title\">\n                        Federal American Eagle 10mm Auto Ammunition - 1000 Rounds of 180 Grain FMJ                     <\/div>\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price\">\n                                                   <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-price-final\">\n                              $549.99                           <\/div>\n                                             <\/div>\n                     <a href=\"https:\/\/www.targetbarn.com\/federal-american-eagle-10mm-auto-ammunition-1000-rounds-of-180-grain-fmj.php?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=product_carousel&utm_campaign=post&utm_content=10mm-vs-9mm\" class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-link\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n                  <\/div>\n               <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n         <\/div>\n                              <div class=\"mc-shortcode__col\" hidden data-bannerIndex=\"12\">\n            <div class=\"mc-shortcode__container\" onmouseout=\"handleShortCodeProductOut(event);\" onmouseover=\"handleShortCodeProductOver(event);\">\n               <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product\">\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-image\">\n                     <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.targetbarn.com\/media\/products\/image\/512x\/a7d3e77d50cb3f0c92923c809cbcb75d\/4\/c\/4c73f0cfba71de8fa80b1d4f2ed8724e_3.jpg\" width=\"70\" height=\"70\" alt=\"product\" \/>\n                  <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content\">\n                     <div class=\"mc-shortcode__product-content-title\">\n                        Federal Personal Defense HST 10mm Auto Ammunition - 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