well, if ya walked right up and stuck it in the deers ear it might? work.
that is not near enogh power as far as i'm concerned.
i think you should chec your state game regulations. they usually stipulate minimum caliber sizes. the smallest i have ever used on deer was a 357 rem max.
in my opinion you could load the rifle a little hotter than you can for the pistol round. the reason the pistol round is not loaded hotter is because of the case not being supported in the chamber.
somone with ipsc experience could help you in this matter. i have experience with 38 super but not the 9mm so i won't/can't give any load advice.
as far as bullets go, 147 grains is as high as i've seen them go, maybe some are heavier. on a good day you might get 1800>2000 fps velocity. that may be a bit rambunctious.
i would also use lead bullets. quick opening hollw points would not be my first choice. you need penetration, not a few inches of bloody meat. we want to harvest this animal and take it home, not chase it half way to north carolina before it dies.
talk to the folks you know that have harvested game with it and ask for their advice on loading.
good luck.