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C0untZer0 · January 16, 2012, 11:18 AM

I've heard this argument before.

Why does the Army use #00 Buck ?

Why did they switch from .45 ACP to 9mm? Why don't they switch to .40 S&W or 5.7 ??? - I don't know. They have their reasons I suppose.

Why does the Army use #00 Buck ? Maybe they never read the report by Firearms Tactical Institute on #1 Buck, or maybe the Army and Marines have a much different application for the shotgun than the average homeowner does...

It's pretty rare that the military is worried about over penetration of enemy personell, or over penetration in a direct fire scenario period.

Having said all that, I don't think 00 Buck is going to fail to stop an attacker in an HD scenario provided you don't miss...

January 16, 2012, 11:18 AM	#11
C0untZer0 Junior member Join Date: April 21, 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,555	The Army uses #00 Buck so that must be the best for HD... I've heard this argument before. Why does the Army use #00 Buck ? Why did they switch from .45 ACP to 9mm? Why don't they switch to .40 S&W or 5.7 ??? - I don't know. They have their reasons I suppose. Why does the Army use #00 Buck ? Maybe they never read the report by Firearms Tactical Institute on #1 Buck, or maybe the Army and Marines have a much different application for the shotgun than the average homeowner does... It's pretty rare that the military is worried about over penetration of enemy personell, or over penetration in a direct fire scenario period. Having said all that, I don't think 00 Buck is going to fail to stop an attacker in an HD scenario provided you don't miss...