But how many men were killed at the 2010 USPSA Nationals?That must be why all the professional pistol shooters shoot .45's, because those bigger bullets give them a better chance that the hole in the target will nick the line, giving them the higher value.
Oops, turns out that 95% of them shoot .40 or 9mm, seems that they figured out that placement and controllability is more important than a few thousandths of an inch in bullet diameter. Your theory that bigger is automatically better only applies if you're counting on pure luck to hit something.
Just think, if you applied your vast knowledge of the benefits of bigger diameter bullets, you could easily be national champion!
2010 USPSA Nationals
40_______218_______63.01%
9mm_____111________32.08%
45_______16________4.62%
10mm_____1________0.29%
38 Super___0________0.00%
_________346______100.00%
Since we are now fantasizing about tyranny I wonder what his choice would be if a ban called for 5 shot maximum?
Pretty silly question aside for validating the need for lots of magazines to keep those G19's up and running
Some will contend that the "serious shooter" will be able to control the muzzle of a larger caliber as well but in reality if that is true he should still be superior with the lighter round.
Point is, if given equal capacities in the same size gun, would he still favor the 9mm because he thinks it's better? Or is there acknowledgement that a .40 or .45 are better in a fight?
Since you don't like my stated observation, perhaps you can tell us what identifies someone as "serious" in your experience
David, I was just thinking, you talk about follow-up shots not being any faster with 9 than .45..
what's your take on companies designing HD ammo based more on fast follow-up shots than on terminal effects? i.e. a lighter, faster bullet with less energy and momentum to "increase follow-up shots and reduce over penetration."
Specifically, do you think that these bullets would (ALLOW) faster follow-up shots compared to a generic, heavier-weight bullet. (such as a 155 gr .40 vs. a 180 gr .40).