The Lone Haranguer
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Hollowpoint, no matter the caliber. Although, in cartridges .380 and smaller, there might be some merit to a "dutch" or "staggered" load, i.e., alternating FMJ and HP in the magazine.
True but it actually has to penetrate deep enough to hit those vital organs to damage them.
KodiakBeer said:The heart/lungs are less than 2" inches below the surface. If you shoot through his arm first, that's what we in gun circles call a "miss".
Wonder why no one ever told the FBI about this!The heart/lungs are less than 2" inches below the surface. If you shoot through his arm first, that's what we in gun circles call a "miss".
I call it an obstacle - a commonly encountered obstacle. You'd be surprised how often hands and arms are hit.If you shoot through his arm first, that's what we in gun circles call a "miss".
good pictureI call it an obstacle - a commonly encountered obstacle. You'd be surprised how often hands and arms are hit.
that's what we in gun circles call a "miss".
"Delivered energy" effect from handguns is a myth!
http://www.firearmstactical.com/briefs3.htm
Have you read the article?Sorry, pal. What part of Newton's Second Law E=mv2 don't you understand.
Have you read the article?
So you're saying that 2" of penetration is all you need from a bullet???