Good article indeed.
I just learned that I'd better be real lucky or be able to get at least 2 rounds on the target regardless of the caliber of my weapon.
Everyone should carry a .45, because they don't make a .46.
I don't think a single person here disagrees that a .45 is always better than a 9mm, bullet for bullet, in terms of "stopping power."Regardless of what anyone says, you still have the potential of a greater advantage of effectiveness with a higher energry round.
Just because pistol calibers do not reach 2000fps (or whatever) doesn't mean that their temporary cavitation potential is completely meaningless.
While a handgun round may not dramatically stretch muscle tissue (or gel) beyond it's elasticity and cause tearing, it can have an affect on certain other organ tissues....so while you shouldn't *count* on it stopping a fight, I think it's scientifically retarded to blindly dismiss it's mechanism altogether.
Although we are talking about specific/limited areas/situations, one of them very well *could* make the difference.
I do.I don't think a single person here disagrees that a .45 is always better than a 9mm, bullet for bullet, in terms of "stopping power."
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