Good Morning, 745SW,
You might want to look to a source with greater predictive value than ballistic tables. Ballistic tables are indices having little predictive value. My recommendation is to look at momentum. That is where you'll find useful info.
Were one to look at ballistic tables, one might conclude that the .357 Mag is superior to the .45 Colt. However, for self-defense, I'd go with a .45 Colt or .45 ACP over a .357 Mag every single time. It's all about momentum, which is predictive of penetration.
You might want to look to a source with greater predictive value than ballistic tables. Ballistic tables are indices having little predictive value. My recommendation is to look at momentum. That is where you'll find useful info.
Were one to look at ballistic tables, one might conclude that the .357 Mag is superior to the .45 Colt. However, for self-defense, I'd go with a .45 Colt or .45 ACP over a .357 Mag every single time. It's all about momentum, which is predictive of penetration.