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Originally Posted by Mr_Draco
My whole family is law enforcement and this pretty much goes along with what I've been taught my whole life and tell others myself. Most people will flee when a gun enters the equation so you're better off carrying something that is comfortable. It is the people that is doped up, intent on hurting you, or have nothing to lose that are the ones you have to defend yourself against. Against these people, caliber doesn't matter, what matters is shot placement. Most people say aim for center mass but that's wrong, it's too low. You need to aim for a 3" circle centered around a point 2" below the shoulder line. One shot here will drop a person unless they are on drugs. This is why you carry something you can control and have experience shooting. I carry a 9mm for this reason and cause I'll take 15 chances to hit that circle over 7 any day.
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Now the 9mm 15 round debate is not as widespread especially with higher ft lb energy 9mm has too. My xd mod 2 holds 9+1 rounds super conceal in my pocket or 13+1 rounds full mag 3.3" barrel of .45. So does the rest of my .45 pistols. This is why I am not a huge 1911 fan any more. Great to look at and shoot on the range but big heavy and low capacity. I also feel very comfortable shooting a 3.3" Federal HST .45 +P hollow point rounds all day.
I agree 100% on shot placement and alot of rounds just in case. My rothco jacket carries two full size pistols and 4 extra mags. My tru spec pants carry 4 extra mags. Really for conceal carry that is a insane amount of rounds (132) to get you back to your car. Then down here people have their ar-15 or shotgun in trunk to get you home.