There's a bunch of videos out there that you can buy to see the effects of different calibers. Point being that the tests they do are only tests. Gelatin blocks dont move or shoot back/stab/swing a bat, etc.They are only good for showing depth of penetration. Thats about it.
The problem is that not every criminal is the same size weight, height,girth. That all figures in on knockdown power.A 180 lb thug shot in the chest with a 9mm might fall down pretty quickly(barring drug use) But a 300 lb. monster THUG could take a few hits before dropping. A .22 can destroy a man just as easily as 454 Casull. Its placement that counts guys.Never forget that.At 7 yards you should be able to put all your shots in a 3x5 index card.If you cant, keep practicing till you can.
Central nervous system hits are quite effective, no matter the caliber. Hollywood has done a great job at fooling the general public into thinking there is magical properties to the rounds we shoot.But we all know better dont we?
The discussion about what caliber is best, etc is old. It has almost no bearing. You carry a .357? Great! Can you shoot it exceptionally well? Thats the question. I love my 1911, but I shoot my Sig 228(9mm) much better. I can control the recoil better and my followup shots are quicker and more accurate.
So which gun is better ? Neither. Which is better for me? The 9. Its pretty cut and dry guys. Just dont get caught up in the rat race of it all. Shoot the one you own that you shoot best with.Shoot accurately consistently and the magical one stop shot is yours,when you need it most, with whatever caliber it is you choose. The bad guy doing the backflip after being shot trying to mug you, well, thats a Hollywood story just for us fellow listers here.[:D]
Be safe, shoot straight, and remember, its not how many shots or the size of the bullet, its where you place em that counts!To quote Front Sight"Any gun will do, if you will do!"
Synweap223 Out!