Ballistic Vests Altering Your Ammunition/Firearm Selection?

You could always specialize and keep an eye out for someone making a .17 HMR pistol in a concealed carry format - that would sure got through a vest. Although I wouldnt count on it taking the person out.

What about .22 (or .22WMR)? I thought I remember reading somewhere that because of their small diameter they worked well against the 'weave' of the kevlar vest. Or was that just hooey? Now I also wouldnt trust a semi-auto .22 with my life because of their rim, and a pocket pistol with 5-6 rounds in .22 wouldnt make me feel too protected.
 
"Wonder if these things are any good at stopping a person."

Ah, there's the catch. It actually may (or may not) penetrate the armor, but even if it does, will it put a person down fast enough to be effective? I wouldn't bet the farm on it. That extra high velocity teeny little bullet sounds like it won't penetrate, unless they have a FMJ for it, and even then the wound channel would be tiny. You'd probably be better off using a traditional SD round and practice the Mozambique.
 
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