Maybe too slow? I wonder if the 185g slugs would penetrate further?
In any case, good to know, as I carry the .45 with 230 fmj when fishing in big cat country.
Thinking the .357 might be a better friend to have along.
Food for thought.
In cat country the 185 grain “flying ashtray” hollow point would be good, since they’re fairly fragile, and don’t require a great deal of penetration.
Most animals are much thicker skinned than people.