Differences in pistol cartridge efficacy as a backcountry sidearm

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I bounce between an M&P 5.7 loaded w/ 40 grain V-Max ammo and 9mms (shadow 2 compact, stacatto, PDP-Pro)..

I’m probably going to carry my M&P 5.7 exclusively moving forward when in grizz woods. It’s the most shootable, confidence inspiring, and reliable pistol I own. I know it’s a flawed data set but Buffman also has some pretty compelling ballistics gel reviews on YouTube regarding the 40 grain V-Max.

It also has the highest capacity, is the lightest, and is slimmest for fitting behind my bino holster. More people should own M&P 5.7s…