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Originally Posted by pete950
Which ever you can handle and shoot the most accurately
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+1!!!! You have got to make quick, accurate bullet placements in any actual self defense shooting. Being fast and accurate is far more important in the matter than if you are hitting the bad guy with .38 Specials or .357 Magnums. Further, because ALL handgun rounds are fairly weak in power, subsequent shots can become vital. I would much rather put two or three or four real quick shots of a .38 Special into the Thoracic Triangle than to put one .357 Mag.in the chest and 3 over the bad guy's shoulder. Far better results for you will occur with the three to four hits over the one hit and three misses.
I don't have any problem with going down to the 9mm in self defense carry as long as the shooter is very competent. I get a little uneasy at the thought of depending on anything less. But, I sure don't get uneasy at NOT carrying the absolute most powerful .357, 40, 44 or 45 that has ever been loaded by a ammo manufacturer. ......... Big Cholla