"Manstopper" loads and "Stopping Power" loads

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The variables you introduce in your OP are the problem. There are just too many contingencies in these scenarios to come to any inflexible and single conclusion relating directly to the firearm or ammunition of choice. Just impossible to answer all of the "what ifs" that invariably enter in to this kind of discussion.

Physiologically speaking, if you are able to impart significant damage to the brain, or brain stem, there will be no response from the person or animal on which the damage was inflicted. The fight is over, whether the injury was caused by a .22 rimfire projectile, a 10mm projectile, or an iron skillet.

That is exactly my point! In essence there is no such thing out of a handgun. You make the best choice you can practice, practice, practice and then it all comes down to where you hit, what you hit, and how the individual you hit reacts to such damage. Oh, and don't stop shooting to the bad guy is down for good or you run out of bullests but in that case reload and repeat the former. :)
 
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Be it "manstopper", "stopping power", what ever terminology you wish to use it is the concept that is the issue not the language. We seem to keep trying to re-invent the wheel when that is not the problem. Deal with the issues not the terminology! :)
By and large, the terminology IS the issue.

Good presentation, pretty accurate historical recap, but not really new information for most of us.
 
Since there are those here that have taken on the self appointed role of speech moderators.

PLEASE LOCK THIS THREAD :p

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