| From: | George Metz <W0lfstar@***.COM> |
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| Subject: | Re: [totally OT] Handgun lethality figures (was Re: My New |
| Date: | Thu, 14 Aug 1997 15:52:03 -0400 |
> > Ermm, I think it was the September '91 issue of American Handgunner,
they
> > had an article in there about the gripes police have been having with
the
> > switch from .45 ACP to 9mm. The basic rundown was that the
administrations
> > saw similar 1-stop shot levels and a lower price tag, and the cops go by
> > 1-shot kill levels, so they threw in the comparison.
>
> If you ask me, the real problem is that to many Americans, pistols are
> divided into two groups: those firing .45ACP, and the rest. If true, this
> explains why so many are against using 9x19 mm weapons even though if you
> shoot the right ammo from them they're at least equal to .45 weapons.
Actually, that's a deception designed to make you not notice the 10mm, .357
Magnum, .44 Magnum, and the ever-present .38 caliber handguns in case you
decide to invade. =) Like I've said before, A friend of mine has a 9mm loaded
with Black Talons because he wants the added power. He's also got a 10mm and
a Colt .45. However, he prefers semi-autos to revolvers. As soon as I get out
of where I am now, I'm picking up a Colt Python .357 - 6-inch barrel - and
probably a Desert Eagle .44 Magnum and a 9mm or a .22 for target shooting.
What with the military debate over .45's and 9mm's, I can see where that
would come from.
Wolfstar
