Large calibre handguns are also no good for that, iirc

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Post #445,199 by pwhysall 12/18/24 4:44:26 AM 12/18/24 4:44:26 AM Reply	Large calibre handguns are also no good for that, iirc Too much penetration - you’ve a decent chance of missing your evildoer and accidentally shooting your neighbour instead. 9mm, or a shotgun, are better choices - each with their pros/cons re: power, handling, accuracy, etc.
Post #445,200 by crazy 12/18/24 9:53:21 AM 12/18/24 9:53:21 AM Reply	Shotgun is the only thing for amateurs Like me. And if you're wimpy about it, you can put rock salt in them.
Post #445,201 by drook 12/18/24 10:17:44 AM 12/18/24 10:17:44 AM Reply	That's an ammo problem You want the stuff they give air marshals. Breaks up on impact, makes a right mess of people, but won't go through the airframe. (Theoretically.) Also probably super expensive. I mean, it was too expensive to practice with back when regular rounds were cheap. -- Drew

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15 metres from the target is waaaaaay too close for large calibre pistols - (pwhysall) - (4) - Dec. 17, 2024, 12:48:52 AM EST

Yes, but ... - (drook) - (3) - Dec. 17, 2024, 10:45:44 AM EST

Large calibre handguns are also no good for that, iirc - (pwhysall) - (2) - Dec. 18, 2024, 04:44:26 AM EST

Shotgun is the only thing for amateurs - (crazy) - Dec. 18, 2024, 09:53:21 AM EST

That's an ammo problem - (drook) - Dec. 18, 2024, 10:17:44 AM EST

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