12-02-2008, 10:56 PM
You certainly dont want over penetration especially if you are in an apartment. But think of it this way.
If you are shooting someone, they most likely have a gun also. A shot or two to the center of mass will not always put someone down instantly. And you must put them down instantly if you want to avoid them being able to return fire. Just because Im in extreme pain doesnt mean I wont return a few rounds at whoever shot me on the way to the floor.
Keep that in mind. I would say 9mm is the smallest caliber you want to go. I would prefer .40 if I were you, even living in an apartment. But thats just me. Because when shit hits the fan, I'm thinking about saving my life and not worrying about whether the drywall will stop a bullet. Sounds selfish and I may be put in jail if it does injure/kill someone, but I would rather take my chances with it over penetrating then the badguy getting off a couple shots back at me on the way to the floor/while on the floor. Better to be judged by 12 then carried by 6 is what they always say. GL
If you are shooting someone, they most likely have a gun also. A shot or two to the center of mass will not always put someone down instantly. And you must put them down instantly if you want to avoid them being able to return fire. Just because Im in extreme pain doesnt mean I wont return a few rounds at whoever shot me on the way to the floor.
Keep that in mind. I would say 9mm is the smallest caliber you want to go. I would prefer .40 if I were you, even living in an apartment. But thats just me. Because when shit hits the fan, I'm thinking about saving my life and not worrying about whether the drywall will stop a bullet. Sounds selfish and I may be put in jail if it does injure/kill someone, but I would rather take my chances with it over penetrating then the badguy getting off a couple shots back at me on the way to the floor/while on the floor. Better to be judged by 12 then carried by 6 is what they always say. GL
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