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duroc · December 24, 2007, 05:04 PM

Bill,
Your point is well taken. I never meant to even imply that a .22 is on par with a .380, of course it's not! I do think the 'hot' .22's are stronger than a .25 and may give most .32's a run, even in shorter barrels. I went to www.handloads.com where they have a neat little "one stop" comparison chart composed of 'actual police data'. The .32 DOES have a much better record than the .22. (The .25 is not so hot!)
My point, poorly made I admit, is the whole package, gun and ammo together. I do not like DAO (that eliminates most small autos) and the gun must be pocket friendly and accurate....those requirements really narrow the field. Not much out there that fits...thus the .22.
Duroc
p.s. I sent you a post through your fantastic web site...thanks for including it!!

December 24, 2007, 05:04 PM	#94
duroc Junior Member Join Date: December 23, 2007 Posts: 14	Bill, Your point is well taken. I never meant to even imply that a .22 is on par with a .380, of course it's not! I do think the 'hot' .22's are stronger than a .25 and may give most .32's a run, even in shorter barrels. I went to www.handloads.com where they have a neat little "one stop" comparison chart composed of 'actual police data'. The .32 DOES have a much better record than the .22. (The .25 is not so hot!) My point, poorly made I admit, is the whole package, gun and ammo together. I do not like DAO (that eliminates most small autos) and the gun must be pocket friendly and accurate....those requirements really narrow the field. Not much out there that fits...thus the .22. Duroc p.s. I sent you a post through your fantastic web site...thanks for including it!!