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Post by rickieadefehr on Nov 6, 2009 15:32:57 GMT -6
As we mourn the lost of our HERO'S. I would like to bring up the stopping power of the 9mm. The officer that brought down the killer at Ft. Hood. She had to shoot him 4 times,during this exchange. Hasan, the killer,shot back and wounded the officer. Reading that he will recover,from his wounds. Having read other reports about the 9mm not killing or stopping the enemy over seas in Iraq and Afghanistan. Now this shooting in Ft. Hood. Also read that many service-people that have been over,are now carrying the .45,instead of the 9mm. I think it time to look at the 9mm again,in regards to our military and police use. I think killing and stopping power is more important than weight. Also there are now .45s with more ammo capacity. Our military switched to the 9mm to be able to interchange ammo with our NATO allies. This was for our supposed war with Soviet Union. That threat had been lowered to almost no real threat at all. Iam of the old school,that killing and stopping power is more important than weight. This is even goes for the rifle round 7.62.
Lets bring back ammo that will stop the bad guys.
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Post by Chaindriven on Nov 7, 2009 16:35:47 GMT -6
I can't argue this logic.
With few exceptions, the .45ACP is a most outstanding cartridge for stopping capability.
However... as a firearm instructor, I would be remiss if I didn't point out the cold fact that a precise hit with a .22 is better than a miss with a .45 - a pistol isn't a magic talisman as Hollywood would like the naive believe.
No matter what caliber of sidearm one carries, I stress practice, practice, practice. Hand gunning is a perishable skill. The trained must, no - WILL be able to put the rounds where needed, when needed, under less than ideal conditions.
Marksmanship consists of disciplined consistency period! But I take this subject a bit more seriously than most. The Fort Hood Service Personal where unarmed. This was a terrorist attack perpetrated by a Muslim. The worst U.S. terrorist attack since September 11, 2001.
We are not pussies. No more politically correct Bull $#!^
This individual was a Muslim opposed to the war in Iraq and was sympathetic to homicide bombers. This U.S. Soldier turn coat, a traitor to God & Country opened fire on our Troops screaming "Allahu Akbar!
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Post by rickieadefehr on Nov 8, 2009 10:04:48 GMT -6
Aye, Aye,,,Sir. he is and was a TRAITOR to his country.....
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Post by Chaindriven on Nov 8, 2009 12:49:48 GMT -6
All I need to know is... "Where do I sign to volunteer for the Firing Squad?"
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Post by cpmag on Nov 10, 2009 16:22:49 GMT -6
did n't the officer hit the turn coat 4 times with the 9mm, I don't think the training failed ,but the 9mm did . may be they should go to the 40cal
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Post by Chaindriven on Nov 11, 2009 21:01:48 GMT -6
Most Law Enforcement Departments have done just that.
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