Stopping Power by Chuck Hawks:

It's always good to read other peoples thoughts on the popular theories & arguments  ... particularly when they are recognized as expert in the topic.

This well written consideration of the many important "self-defense" issues is worth a slow relaxed read.

Handgun Stopping Power ~ Calibers and Loads

By Chuck Hawks

LINK:

https://chuckhawks.com/handgun_stopping_power.htm

- Indeed .. if you are looking for lots of reading take a look later at their handgun site:

https://www.chuckhawks.com/index2b.handguns.htm

Perhaps you might choose to read this review of S&W (American Outdoor Brands Corporation.):

The Dark Side of Smith & Wesson

By Chuck Hawks

Link: https://www.chuckhawks.com/smith-wesson_dark.htm

and ..

Thoughts on the .327 Federal Magnum

By David Harris

Link:  https://www.chuckhawks.com/327_thoughts.html

I wish that I wrote as well as those guys,

Marty K.