Revolver sport: choice of caliber?

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  1. spt5

    spt5 New Member

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    I was practicing with a .357 S&W at the range ... but, what if I get attacked on the street for real? How do I make sure I can kill my attacker, do I have to go up to the .44 caliber? What's your take?
     
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    No. A 158 grain .357 round has more than enough one shot stopping power.
     
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    So, do I get it that if I shoot him in the head with this, then it may kill him, not only temporarily stop him or slow him down only?
     
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    Head shots are for movies and/or professionals, seriously.

    Concentrate your training/practice, for chest shots (above level of the heart), and understand that multiple hits may be required to neutralize the situation.

    Good luck
     
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    If you shoot an assailant in the head with a hollow point .357 you will turn his head into a canoe. A .357 round will enter and exit a cinder block wall with ease.

    [video=youtube;acAKTglhgzY]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acAKTglhgzY[/video]
     

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