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ShelbyV8 · December 18, 2005, 12:35 AM

I personally like 45 but I don't beleave the military is going back to a 45 or a 7.62. The number of rounds that can be shipped and carried by troops is almost double with the 9mm and 5.56, pure logistics. None of the common handgun ammo will defeat level 3 body armor. The military is being issued level 3 body armor, a lot of it is being stolen and ending up in the hands of gang bangers and street thugs. Learn to recognize it and practice head shots and pelvic shots.

December 18, 2005, 12:35 AM	#7
ShelbyV8 Senior Member Join Date: July 19, 2005 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 373	I personally like 45 but I don't beleave the military is going back to a 45 or a 7.62. The number of rounds that can be shipped and carried by troops is almost double with the 9mm and 5.56, pure logistics. None of the common handgun ammo will defeat level 3 body armor. The military is being issued level 3 body armor, a lot of it is being stolen and ending up in the hands of gang bangers and street thugs. Learn to recognize it and practice head shots and pelvic shots.