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by txinvestigator
Thu Jun 02, 2005 5:36 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: An open invitation to dispell some myths for me.
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Paladin wrote:Honestly, Law enforcement stats seem to show that many of the shots fired in a gunfight are misses, so I don't worry too much about over penetration.

JHP's of any calibur may not expand, so you may shoot through somebody even with hollowpoints. Especially if they're wearing thick clothing like denim.

Under penetration is the real problem. If you don't penetrate enough things can go very wrong for you.

always remember:

"Rule #4
BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND WHAT IS BEYOND IT
You never shoot at anything until you have positively identified it. You never fire at a shadow, or a sound, or a suspected presence. You shoot only when you know absolutely what you are shooting at and what is beyond it."
See this for a non-scientific, but interesting test; http://www.theboxotruth.com/bot08.htm

giggag04, Springfield now makes the XD in .45 GAP now.

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