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To: XeniaSt
There is also the concern of over-penetration with a handguns, which leads to collateral damage.

Depends on the structure, the caliber and configuration of ammo. You think a 12 ga loaded with a slug or 0-0-0 Buck won't penetrate? Ball ammo in a pistol will tend to penetrate further than JHP or the frangibles like Glaser, MagSafe or RBCD.

35 posted on 03/21/2006 3:53:11 PM PST by ExSoldier (Democracy is 2 wolves and a lamb voting on dinner. Liberty is a well armed lamb contesting the vote.)
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To: ExSoldier
XS> There is also the concern of over-penetration with a handguns, which leads to collateral damage.

Depends on the structure, the caliber and configuration of ammo. You think a 12 ga loaded with a slug or 0-0-0 Buck won't penetrate? Ball ammo in a pistol will tend to penetrate further than JHP or the frangibles like Glaser, MagSafe or RBCD.

All of that is true but way beyond the beginners question and understanding.

36 posted on 03/21/2006 5:57:09 PM PST by Uri’el-2012 (Trust in YHvH forever, for the LORD, YHvH is the Rock eternal. (Isaiah 26:4))
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