The results are going to outrage a bunch of .45 ACP devotees but, here, essentially, is what the FBI believes the evidence shows and the conclusions they came to:
1. There is no such thing as greater stopping power with regard to standard law enforcement handgun rounds. A 9mm has as much stopping power as a .45 - A bad guy can keep coming after being hit with either if you don't hit him in the head or spinal column. Many incidences of perps being hit in the heart and continuing to shoot until they bled out. A trained physician can not tell any difference between the wound channels created by 9mm, .40 or .45 cal.
2. The BEST marksmen in the force miss about 75% to 80% of their shots in an active shootout.
3. Therefore, the most important characteristic of a duty handgun is the ability to place quick, accurate follow-up shots.
4. Agents at the range were shown to be able to place quicker, more accurate, follow up shots with a 9mm, most likely due to recoil. This applied across the board from the baddest marksmen to the average joes at the range.
And that's because you can't train with adrenaline, it only comes when true fear is coursing through you.
Interesting info, do you have a link?
More people need to add Trace Laser grips to their hardware, and aim for the head,IMO. Do you ever think what an attacker is thinking when he sees the laser flash across his eyes. He’s got two choices fire a shot and maybe get shot in the head or run.
Interesting. Thanks.
If you hit them 2in either side of their dick they drop like a sack of potatoes and can't even roll over.
It allow plenty of time for follow-up shots.
Those worried about a perp shooting back on the street, and those who believe he who shoots first has a 80% chance of living, would do well to practice this shot from quick-draw waist level.
90% of shootouts are within 8ft. Shoot first and drop 'em. Follow up.
That's now being taught at the FBI shooting school.