brewer12345
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I just bought a Springfield xdm in 45 and after shooting paper with it using flat point bullets, I am driven to wonder if jhp bullets are overkill for self defense. I saw gel tests of hornady factory ammo showing .75" expansion and 15 inch expansion. This is fineand well, but it seems deflection off bone or heavy clothes could reduce penetration. Is making a 45 caliber hole with a big meplat and likely complete penetration enough?