I've heard "over-penetration" mentioned time after time, and you know what? In a real-life gunfight, the majority of the shots fired miss the target entirely-- so I consider that "over-penetration" is simply not a valid concern.
My main concern is that my weapon will be effective against an attacker. If I shoot, I will do so because it's a Life and Death situation. I must stop my assailant or I will die, so I want a weapon and ammo that makes big holes and leaves big exit wounds. The possibility that someone downrange may stop a stray bullet is fairly remote, but the chances of losing a fight due to poor penetration is a real possibility.
I'm keeping my .357 loaded with Hydrashoks and my 12-ga with #1 buckshot. Good for a minimum of 12" penetration in ballistic gelatin, effective when used as directed.
“I’ve heard “over-penetration” mentioned time after time, and you know what? In a real-life gunfight, the majority of the shots fired miss the target entirely— so I consider that “over-penetration” is simply not a valid concern.”
I’m not necessarily worried about over-penetration of the target threatening my life. I’m worried about the bullets that hit or miss the target which go through the remainder of the house causing damage to people. In some cases the would exit the house and endanger the neighbors.
If you aren’t concerned about whats behind your target then you aren’t a responsible gun owner.
“I’ve heard “over-penetration” mentioned time after time, and you know what? In a real-life gunfight, the majority of the shots fired miss the target entirely— so I consider that “over-penetration” is simply not a valid concern.”
I’m not necessarily worried about over-penetration of the target threatening my life. I’m worried about the bullets that hit or miss the target which go through the remainder of the house causing damage to people. In some cases the bullets would exit the house and endanger the neighbors.
If you aren’t concerned about whats behind your target then you aren’t a responsible gun owner.