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Hook686 · February 13, 2013, 01:38 AM

As I recall, Trooper Mark Coats carried 145 grain Silver Tips in his .357 magnum service revolver. He got hit by a .22 lr and hit the fat kid that shot him 5, or 6 times. The kid lived, the trooper died. Maybe Silver tips have improved.

February 13, 2013, 01:38 AM	#14
Hook686 Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2005 Location: USA The Great State of California Posts: 2,090	As I recall, Trooper Mark Coats carried 145 grain Silver Tips in his .357 magnum service revolver. He got hit by a .22 lr and hit the fat kid that shot him 5, or 6 times. The kid lived, the trooper died. Maybe Silver tips have improved. __________________ Hook686 When the number of people in institutions reaches 51%, we change sides.