tbob38
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Possibly, IF you could determine the manufacturer of the bullet and that manufacturer used different thickness of jacket and/or hardness of the bullet core. Pretty slim chance, I would think though.
The magnums creating much larger wounds was something I noticed early in my career. Being a gun nut Ive always been especially interested in the terminal ballistics of the shootings Ive investigated. My theory is the massive increase in chamber pressure and muzzle blast is the culprit. That's why I see a big difference in contact shots but not in non contact shots. The 38 Special runs something like 17k PSI while the 357 is around 35k PSI. I think you'd have to load basically a 357 load into a 38 case to see comparable results.
Not to get graphic but when I first observed the victim last week my initial thought was a shotgun or rifle. Seeing the handgun actually surprised me a little.
Looks like the Question is answered: Maybe, probably not though.
Personally, I’ve seen a lot of shootings from the medical perspective, mostly hardball 9mm because that’s what felons tend to use. Mostly all looks and acts the same.
22’s make small holes and no exit usually. 38 and above usually make a medium sized hole and larger exit depending on location of shot. I’ve never seen a “dented” bone. Bullets typical fracture a bone into multiple small pieces.
Frequently handgun torso shots don’t exit.
Yes. Anecdotal about 50/50 chance.Actually a figure of speech -- appreciable impression or effect.
Would that include 9mm hardball frequently not exiting torso?
That's verrry interesting (apology to Artie Johnson) since 9mm FMJs typically penetrate close to 30" in 10% ordnance /Fackler gel. Incidentally, I've heard this before, thanks for confirming it in your experience.Yes. Anecdotal about 50/50 chance.