In the matter of hitting bystanders, some take issue with a round potentially passing through a body while overlooking the probability of missing the target. The remedy is target practice.hounddog wrote:I'm not trying to sound like any kind of an expert, cause I'm sure not one. But I read an article recently discussing this issue, and it sounded pretty wise to me. The man recommended using only FMG or hardball ammo in .45 caliber because of the size and knockdaown power. But they advised using Hollow Points in the smaller and much faster calibers like 9mm. The reasoning on the 9mm is that it's traveling at such speeds as to pass through someone or something and possibly injur innocent bystanders. Wheras a hollowpoint would enter the target and expand enough to not travel farther than necessary. I read a lot in a couple of gun magazines, and I'm learning quite a bit in my senior years. When taking the time to think about all of this, it sounded pretty logical to me. Please don't think I'm trying to be a rocket scientist. Just trying to share a little something.
