09-26-2011, 01:43 AM
Your story about the cop in the shooting pretty much makes the case for shot placement. A shot to the head isn't worth much if all you shoot through is cheeck, lips and gums. Once you hit brain matter (cerebral cortex even better) the fight is over regardless of caliber.
I would never presume to armchair quarterback a cop that's been in a shooting. But, your story is also another example of how shooting less but more well aimed shots is better than shooting many poorly aimed shots.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not bashing the cop here.
I'd prefer to use anything over 9mm for better performance. More catastrophic damage than the smaller rounds and better permanent wound cavity regardless of expansion. But, that's my own personal preference. Do I carry smaller calibers .... of course. Like I said any gun is better than none.
I would never presume to armchair quarterback a cop that's been in a shooting. But, your story is also another example of how shooting less but more well aimed shots is better than shooting many poorly aimed shots.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not bashing the cop here.
I'd prefer to use anything over 9mm for better performance. More catastrophic damage than the smaller rounds and better permanent wound cavity regardless of expansion. But, that's my own personal preference. Do I carry smaller calibers .... of course. Like I said any gun is better than none.