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Originally Posted by hkcavalier
The 1986 Miami shootout comes to mind. Many of the FBI agents were armed with two revolvers (some with NO additional ammo for either weapon). So, if you're expecting a gunfight, the answer is NO.
Any handgun is a compromise and you should always carry the most capable handgun your circumstances and wardrobe will allow. I bought a 442 to summer carry when a bigger gun isn't practical. When it is, I carry it.
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If you studied the Miami shootout then you would know that FBI agent Benjamin Grogan was armed with a Smith & Wesson Model 459 9mm and was killed by a .223 in the chest. The other agent, Ronald Risner fired off 14 rounds from his S&W 459 and a couple rounds from his backup mod 60 revolver and survived. The other 6 agents were armed with S&W revolvers and a shotgun. The two bad guys had two 357 magnum revolvers and a Ruger mini 14. 2 agents killed, 2 bad guys killed, 5 injured.
The type of guns used had nothing to do with the outcome. Other than the fact that if you know you're going into a gunfight, bring a rifle.