Hal - Only an idiot would load BP for a defensive load in a modern gun.You should be aware that 44 Special and 44 Magnum can be loaded with black powder and have been. Do a search. It is immaterial that use of black powder in a 44 Special is not authentic.
Hal - We're talking about serious home defense here, not what Billy Bob does after a six pack.
I never said anything about black powder for home defense. You are arguing with your own straw man.
Hal - Look - I'm going to repeat my - sheesh. We're discussing home defense - so - what ever decides to walk, slither or crawl into the house.Penetrate what exactly?
If all we're talking about is home invasions, then few guns are inadequate in terms of penetration. Big holes and shock energy would have a lot more influence. It doesn't take any magnum load to do that.