I need to select a handgun for someone who finds a full load .38 too much to handle and the gun must be a revolver. I have looked at ballistics as a starting point but need some input.
1. Winchester makes a 110 grain .38 (I assume the recoil would be reduced compared to a 158 grain)
Muzzle velocity: 945 and 218 ft. lbs. energy
2. Federal .32 H&R Magnum 85 grain JHP
Muzzle velocity: 1100 and 230 ft. lbs energy
3. Federal .22 Magnum 50 grain JHP (I assume the figures below are from a rifle)
Muzzle velocity: 1650 and 300 ft. lbs. energy
Assuming a .22 mag pistol is close to the above, other than the fact the bullet is half the weight of the .38, it seems the 22 mag is not a bad choice. What I'm I missing with the above figures.
Thanks
1. Winchester makes a 110 grain .38 (I assume the recoil would be reduced compared to a 158 grain)
Muzzle velocity: 945 and 218 ft. lbs. energy
2. Federal .32 H&R Magnum 85 grain JHP
Muzzle velocity: 1100 and 230 ft. lbs energy
3. Federal .22 Magnum 50 grain JHP (I assume the figures below are from a rifle)
Muzzle velocity: 1650 and 300 ft. lbs. energy
Assuming a .22 mag pistol is close to the above, other than the fact the bullet is half the weight of the .38, it seems the 22 mag is not a bad choice. What I'm I missing with the above figures.
Thanks