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Karl · 09-20-2010, 09:03 PM

Douglas,
In addition to the advantages you list for a revolver in .45 ACP/Auto Rim, and .455 for home defense: double action, large bore, no risk of jam, good stopping power - there is the additional advantage of low velocity. I live in a neighborhood of old wooden bungalows, and I think it is possible that a high velocity round such as 9mm, 38 Special, etc. could make it clear through the walls of my house and, perhaps through a window, into a neighbor's house. These big, slow, heavy bullets do great harm at short range with less chance of collateral damage.
KFS

Douglas Jr. · 09-22-2010, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Karl

These big, slow, heavy bullets do great harm at short range with less chance of collateral damage.
KFS

Karl,

Another very good reason to chose the ol'1917.
Now it's time to look for a decent and reliable shooter. It may sounds itonic, but they are becoming difficult to find down here.

Douglas

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09-20-2010, 09:03 PM	#1
Karl Lifer - Twice Over Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Savannah Posts: 533 Thanks: 0 Thanked 285 Times in 125 Posts	Douglas, In addition to the advantages you list for a revolver in .45 ACP/Auto Rim, and .455 for home defense: double action, large bore, no risk of jam, good stopping power - there is the additional advantage of low velocity. I live in a neighborhood of old wooden bungalows, and I think it is possible that a high velocity round such as 9mm, 38 Special, etc. could make it clear through the walls of my house and, perhaps through a window, into a neighbor's house. These big, slow, heavy bullets do great harm at short range with less chance of collateral damage. KFS