Shooting underwater

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Guys,

I started the old underwater shooting post, back in about September (I think) on this new forum.

I am interested in the topic and my reasons include survival after falling from a boat in monster infested water (hopefully an academic interest only).

There is a video available on the topic, but I am too cheap to buy it. Hugh, could you post your NRA data source? It isn't too surprising that a 1911 wouldn't cycle properly underwater.

I reasoned that the weight of water in the barrel of a short barreled handgun (plus whatever bullet was used) might have the same effect on pressure as a heavier bullet of the same total weight. Therefore, a mild load with moderate bullet weight in a short barreled Ruger .44 magnum would probably work just fine underwater without excessive gun damage, although the effective range would be very short.

I haven't tested my theory and don't expect to. The concussion, of course, is another story and would be hard (maybe very hard) on eardrums, eyes, etc. of both shooter and shootee.