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**JohnKSa** · November 16, 2006, 01:17 AM

Here are penetration figures showing what is expected penetration in soft tissue (no bone). 9mm numbers are included just for fun. Note that both calibers penetrate to similar depths--about 2.3 FEET.

http://www.firearmstactical.com/imag...30gr%20FMJ.jpg

http://www.firearmstactical.com/imag...0US%20M882.jpg

If you're talking any typical defensive handgun caliber & scenario, the penetration of FMJ ammo out of a typical SD caliber is sufficient to fully penetrate a human from any reasonable angle if a bone is not hit. If a bone IS hit, (which is very likely) then there's no way to make a prediction.

November 16, 2006, 01:17 AM	#12
JohnKSa Staff Join Date: February 12, 2001 Location: DFW Area Posts: 24,975	Here are penetration figures showing what is expected penetration in soft tissue (no bone). 9mm numbers are included just for fun. Note that both calibers penetrate to similar depths--about 2.3 FEET. http://www.firearmstactical.com/imag...30gr%20FMJ.jpg http://www.firearmstactical.com/imag...0US%20M882.jpg If you're talking any typical defensive handgun caliber & scenario, the penetration of FMJ ammo out of a typical SD caliber is sufficient to fully penetrate a human from any reasonable angle if a bone is not hit. If a bone IS hit, (which is very likely) then there's no way to make a prediction. __________________ Do you know about the TEXAS State Rifle Association? Last edited by JohnKSa; November 16, 2006 at 10:09 PM.