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Chui · June 14, 2008, 10:05 AM

I could use the .40 S&W in an M&P or HK full size. The rest of them overpenetrate and if you're being shot at they are horrible for shot recovery.

You forgot .357 Sig which is like a LOUD +P 9mm with more flash.

I'll take the .44 Magnum while in the woods, though.

June 14, 2008, 10:05 AM	#40
Chui Senior Member Join Date: June 28, 2004 Posts: 1,784	I could use the .40 S&W in an M&P or HK full size. The rest of them overpenetrate and if you're being shot at they are horrible for shot recovery. You forgot .357 Sig which is like a LOUD +P 9mm with more flash. I'll take the .44 Magnum while in the woods, though. __________________ "Necessity is the plea of every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants, it is the creed of slaves." ~ William Pitt, 1783