I've heard firearms referred to as the simplest for of internal combustion engine, with the bullet acting as the piston. Just like engines, "there is no replacement for displacement".
When limited by rules of engagement to hardball ammo only, this rule is especially true.
I've also heard it said, and I agree with it, that "a 9mm is a .45 set on stun".
47 posted on 07/31/2002 1:00:21 PM PDT by Joe Brower