Didn't realize it was such a great debate. Thanks for the info. I'll have to follow up with some study of the matter. I also fall on the side of the 45 ACP hollow-point. (USP)
Thanks Mr. Cotton,
Hoss
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- Tue Apr 18, 2006 9:32 pm
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- Topic: 1911 9mm or 38 super
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- Tue Apr 18, 2006 8:51 pm
- Forum: New to CHL?
- Topic: 1911 9mm or 38 super
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Just my two cents. I have been under the impression that you want a slower, heavier bullet for self defense. Lessening the amount of penetration, and thus limiting collateral damage (hitting an innocent behind the BG) as much as you can. If the 38 super is truly a higher velocity round, what I've been taught says to go with the 9mm for self defense. Don't know much about ballistics, but it makes sense to me.
Can someone with a better background in ballistics let me know if this thinking is correct?
Still learning,
Hoss
Can someone with a better background in ballistics let me know if this thinking is correct?
Still learning,
Hoss