Any idea what the cop was shooting ? A 40 or 45 to the body should work ok. I think a 9mm would need time for blood loss to do the job.
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- Likely a 9mm or .40 - NAZIS loved the American .1911 .45acp - the 9mm was not a good “stopper” - as the US found when they went to .38’s in the Phillipines - and had to bring back the Colt SAA .45lc
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- I carry a .44-40 Colt SAA and various revolvers I build with both .45lc and .45acp cylinders
- I recall demonstartions at Fort Benning where they fired a Garand .30-06 and a Colt 1911 .45acp at a hinged 1/4 inch steel plate attached top a post with stour hinges
The .Garand went thru the steel plate
The Colt produced a loud “Goiiiing” and the steel plate swung around
If you are going to .44 you might as well jump to a .45 - A .44 Special is close to a .44 Magnum cartridge - Go for the gusto -
- GLOCK makes a nice .45 now - carry two - never use a different caliber as a backup - (why reload)