ElectricHellfire
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I'd still go with the .25acp. I own and have carried a Beretta 21A when I need to.
Wound ballistics for the .25 are poor anyway... Putting a thick leather jacket, winter lining, and other layers clothes in front of it, you might as well be using a good pellet gun.
Move up to an Airweight .38 +P.
Emphasis by AZAKthen never carry anything smaller than a .38spl/.380/9mm.
You said a .38 is too big for your pocket - I doubt a rifle will fit in it either.
THE HUMAN TARGET
With the exceptions of hits to the brain or upper spinal cord, the concept of reliable and
reproducible immediate incapacitation of the human target by gunshot wounds to the torso is a myth.27
The human target can be reliably incapacitated only by disrupting or destroying the brain or upper
spinal cord. Absent that, incapacitation is subject to a host of variables, the most important of which are
beyond the control of the shooter.
CONCLUSIONS
Physiologically, no caliber or bullet is certain to incapacitate any individual unless the brain is hit.
Psychologically, some individuals can be incapacitated by minor or small caliber wounds. Those
individuals who are stimulated by fear, adrenaline, drugs, alcohol, and/or sheer will and survival
determination may not be incapacitated even if mortally wounded.
No law
enforcement officer has lost his life because a bullet over penetrated his adversary, and virtually none
have ever been sued for hitting an innocent bystander through an adversary. On the other hand, tragically
large numbers of officers have been killed because their bullets did not penetrate deeply enough.
Michael T & AZAK,
I have learned a lot……
I did not know that .25 auto ammo is a good self-defense round.
And I certainly did not know that .25 auto-pistols are known far and wide for their reliability. (Even in pocket lint)
I did not know that. I will look at some .25s this week-end for sure.... and put my 642 up for sale soon.
Thanks for the info.
I feel compelled to help you. I'll find a Lorcin .25 and trade for the 642. You'll have to pay the postage and FFL fees since you're trading up, however.I will look at some .25s this week-end for sure.... and put my 642 up for sale soon.