Interesting opinion on concealed carry handgun calibers.

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07-13-2011, 07:33 PM

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Aren't hogs alot tougher then humans skin wise?

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07-13-2011, 09:24 PM

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I did not say that it was a "DEATH RAY" didn't even implie that it was. Just saying that for instance.I have shot feral hogs with many different calibers(pistol and rifle). As a general rule bigger STOPS faster.

So why is it tanks shoot sub caliber sabots to kill other tanks instead of shooting a projectile the same size as the barrel...

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Aren't hogs alot tougher then humans skin wise?

Tell ya what, the times I've a gone hogging at the bars...and have taken home snow pigs...yep, they are tough.....

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Ok...in all fairness and no assholishness from me...you stated...

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Kimber BP tenII,11+1,.45 acp. Because when i have shot something I want to know for sure whatever it is STOPS right then.

The 45ACP is a great caliber, no question...but bullet selection and placement are a major part of that...the 45ACP was designed with a 5" barrel and the 230gr bullet...if/when you shorten the barrel and change that bullet the caliber can suffer in performance...and it's still got the trajectory of a rainbow....

Even using the best bullet and superb bullet placement it's still a handgun & not going to stop a goblin right there...dead in his/her/it's tracks...and if you believe it will...then when you shoot somebody and they keep coming the shock of that could be your downfail....

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07-13-2011, 10:10 PM

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Tell ya what, the times I've a gone hogging at the bars...and have taken home snow pigs...yep, they are tough.....

I just think I remember that people said wild hogs have REAL tough skin... Never seen one up close let alone hunted one.

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07-13-2011, 10:30 PM

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How about what gun with what load is best to shoot a burglar, a mugger or a varmit at various different ranges under varying weather conditions?

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07-15-2011, 02:29 AM

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Another 38 super fan, nice. I also like the 9X23. Too bad it was discontinued.

Agreed. The conspiracy theorist in me thinks when the IPSC lowered the limits to allow a non gun destructing 38 Super in as a Major it sort of spelled the death for the 9x23.

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07-15-2011, 11:01 PM

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So why is it tanks shoot sub caliber sabots to kill other tanks instead of shooting a projectile the same size as the barrel...

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Tell ya what, the times I've a gone hogging at the bars...and have taken home snow pigs...yep, they are tough.....

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Ok...in all fairness and no assholishness from me...you stated...

The 45ACP is a great caliber, no question...but bullet selection and placement are a major part of that...the 45ACP was designed with a 5" barrel and the 230gr bullet...if/when you shorten the barrel and change that bullet the caliber can suffer in performance...and it's still got the trajectory of a rainbow....

Even using the best bullet and superb bullet placement it's still a handgun & not going to stop a goblin right there...dead in his/her/it's tracks...and if you believe it will...then when you shoot somebody and they keep coming the shock of that could be your downfail....

I do not disagree that bullet selection and placement are paramount. That is why I practice whenever and wherever I am able.Just like dad always said "practice makes perfect".

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Rampart, No offense taken here. Just having a good spirited debate.Gun guys are like diesel guys,ford vs. dodge, cummins vs. PSD,and so on. So if you have any other useful info i'm interested.

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