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To: Mr Rogers

Also ignoring the traditional pointed 45 Colt bullet which did little damage unlike a swc or hp.


36 posted on 12/25/2014 6:12:48 AM PST by eartrumpet
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To: eartrumpet; Swordmaker

There is a good article here:

http://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/handgun-stopping-power/

It boils down pretty simply: Would you rather be shot in the thigh with a 45 or in the head with a 38? If you go deer hunting, would you prefer to take a shot at a deer in the gut with a 44, or in the lungs with a .270?

The FBI manual points out that even if you shoot someone in the heart with a 44 magnum (or 45 Colt), there will be enough residual blood pressure in the brain to allow a determined attacker to function for 10-30 seconds. If someone is determined enough, you can shoot them in the heart and they can still live long enough to empty a 15 round magazine in you!


40 posted on 12/25/2014 8:32:37 AM PST by Mr Rogers (Can you remember what America was like in 2004?)
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