I reload both my 9mm and SIG 357 with the same bullets for hunting, Hornady 124 grain XTP hollowpoints, and have taken dozens of hogs with both handguns (9mm Browning Hi-Power & SIG P-226 in .357SIG) at ranges up to 40 yards.
Out of 25 or so kills on hogs up to 225 pounds, only two have required a coup de grace follow up shot when I got to the carcass. I have also shot numerous hogs up to 425 pounds with my Thompson Center .44 MAG with 300 grain Hornady XTP reloads with similar results.
As always, with any weapon or wildlife, proper shot placement is key for a lethal kill and bottom line is if there is no available terminal shot placement, there is no shooting, unless someone's life is threatened.
This large sow took a 9mm handload from my Browning in the spinal column for an instant kill at 35 yards:
This large boar took a .357SIG handload from my P-226, all that was left were some oysters:
When handgun hunting for hogs, I always have a backup rifle or shotgun on me....
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