stonewall50
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So I am just curious why one would value this in a defensive round for humans? Perhaps because I live in Florida? Thick coats aren’t a concern. But that is the only logical thought I can have on the topic. If one were to emphasize penetration, wouldn’t you significantly increase the chances of hitting an unintended target...via over penetration? Additionally, any energy the round was delivering to the body would be lost upon exit. Where as maximum expansion would dump as much energy into the target as possible.
Granted with handgun rounds I’m assuming a balance of course. And that no round is truly going to have “knock down” power unless you are talking magnums. In which case I really don’t think you are talking defensive handguns anymore lol. But that’s another discussion.
So. Can anyone explain the science and thought behind penetration as the point of emphasis (after marksmanship).
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Granted with handgun rounds I’m assuming a balance of course. And that no round is truly going to have “knock down” power unless you are talking magnums. In which case I really don’t think you are talking defensive handguns anymore lol. But that’s another discussion.
So. Can anyone explain the science and thought behind penetration as the point of emphasis (after marksmanship).
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