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<blockquote data-quote="10Seconds" data-source="post: 2090893" data-attributes="member: 24432"><p>If I could only have one caliber: probably .22lr</p><p></p><p>If I could only have one for self-defense: .45 ACP</p><p></p><p>Apparently the term "stopping power" is not popular here, but the reason it is a well known saying is because there is truth in it. Ask why the police went to .40 from 9mm, or the FBI to 10mm. Reason: you can STOP a target with less hits on the target. Sure a well placed 9mm could stop someone, or if not well placed, then a half-dozen of them pretty close may do, but I feel better with a caliber that has a proven track record of dropping the bad guy fast. </p><p></p><p>Personally, I think you are limiting yourself too much by trying to find a one caliber solution. I tried to not get too many calibers, but it just happens. Just stockpile ammo in the most common ones you shoot and have some rounds for the others and you will be fine.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="10Seconds, post: 2090893, member: 24432"] If I could only have one caliber: probably .22lr If I could only have one for self-defense: .45 ACP Apparently the term "stopping power" is not popular here, but the reason it is a well known saying is because there is truth in it. Ask why the police went to .40 from 9mm, or the FBI to 10mm. Reason: you can STOP a target with less hits on the target. Sure a well placed 9mm could stop someone, or if not well placed, then a half-dozen of them pretty close may do, but I feel better with a caliber that has a proven track record of dropping the bad guy fast. Personally, I think you are limiting yourself too much by trying to find a one caliber solution. I tried to not get too many calibers, but it just happens. Just stockpile ammo in the most common ones you shoot and have some rounds for the others and you will be fine. [/QUOTE]
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