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There was two seperate surveys, Marshall was involved in the first one, and Ayoob was involved in a later survey. The best tested 45 acp at 94 % you mentioned was the hollow point with the post in the center. As for comparing fmj bullets, the 45 shows better results then the 9mm fmj bullets, and some results did show 45 hardball being more effective then some 9mm hp. As for being a 45 lover, yes I am to some extent, but as I mentioned in my first post, no caliber is 100 % effective, not even 12 gauge buckshot at close range. For the past 6 years of my career, I chose to carry a Browning HP in 40 S&W caliber loaded with hot Cor-Bon ammo. I could have continued to carry my Colt 45 acp National Match, but chose to carry the Browning instead. So there goes your assumption that I am a 45 lover only. I choose to carry the handgun that I feel is best suited to get the job done. If I need to shoot though a car, I will be packing my 41 or 44 mag. due to it's superior penatration.
As for your statement about shooting the most powerful gun you can with accuracy, I fully agree with that statement. the last criminal I shot with my 45 NM was hit one inch below the left nipple at a measured distance of 97 YARDS and it did the job. He turned a complete flip and did not point that rifle at me anymore. I am damn glad I was using my 45 instead of a 9mm that may have not dropped him. If you are interested, the load was a 185 gr. hollow point clocking almost 1100 fps out of the barrel. If you have any more comments, send them on, I have got 30 years of experience with guns, firearms training, and homicides to give me a good background to draw from.
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