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a · July 4, 2000, 07:28 PM

My next door neighbor used to be a Compton cop back in the late 70s/early 80s. He said he saw his partner shoot a guy on PCP 13 times with a 9mm. Then, the guy proceeded to throw his partner across the squad car. Eventually they subdued the guy and he was DOA. My neighbor said all the cops in Compton started carrying any of the following: .45, .357, .41 mag or .44 mag. That's why I hate the 9mm and would never stake my life on it. Bigger is better. The guy above said it right: Shoot the biggest caliber that you feel confident in shooting. I don't care what stats on paper say. A 230 grain slug is better than a 115 grain slug, especially with all the exotic ammo they have nowadays.

July 4, 2000, 07:28 PM	#23
a Member Join Date: April 4, 2000 Posts: 45	My next door neighbor used to be a Compton cop back in the late 70s/early 80s. He said he saw his partner shoot a guy on PCP 13 times with a 9mm. Then, the guy proceeded to throw his partner across the squad car. Eventually they subdued the guy and he was DOA. My neighbor said all the cops in Compton started carrying any of the following: .45, .357, .41 mag or .44 mag. That's why I hate the 9mm and would never stake my life on it. Bigger is better. The guy above said it right: Shoot the biggest caliber that you feel confident in shooting. I don't care what stats on paper say. A 230 grain slug is better than a 115 grain slug, especially with all the exotic ammo they have nowadays.