Tuned for Knock-Down Power? .. Stopping Power?

  I seem to keep returning to this topic over'n'over .. but that's because strange opinions interest me and I keep hearing & reading statements that strike me as unrealistic fables.  

Story time from Col. Charles Askins " ..This 240 grain 44 Magnum slug took the Viet Minh sniper beneath his chin and literally lifted him off the ground and pitched him off the trail .. A performance which pleased me immensely."

- Physically impossible of course under the laws of science (equal and opposite reaction ..)

It was A MOVIE.

 Certainly not as destructive as E=MC2  - but it is very significant eh .

Newtons third law of Motion: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

- While the energy of the fired bullet is a factor in the resulting impact effect .. consider this - a well aimed arrow loosed from a bow can kill an elephant - but has around one third less energy than a .22" rimfire round.

There is much more to hunting or to self defense than the ballistic muzzle energy of the ammunition .. Proper shot placement.

- Consider your Favorite caliber in your Favorite gun .. now buy a box of ammo for it. This is where the variable numbers start to flash-up on the screens - more powerful ammo  might mean more penetration .. BUT it might instead mean LESS penetration if that bullet features brilliant expansion that slows it's forward movement just like a drogue parachute.

There are so many variables and theories for us to juggle with - that the old head can start to spin - BUT the one factor that NEVER EVER changes it's value is .. SHOT PLACEMENT.

An adequate round that hits an essential center will do the job. Full Stop.

Try reading this:

  https://www.chuckhawks.com/terminal_performance_muzzleloading.htm

This morning I handled all of my handguns one-by-one as I once again listed Serial numbers - and checked them over. - I have beautiful unmarked stainless steel revolvers & s/a pistols in a range of calibers - plus some interesting 'historic' firearms .. but I asked the question - WHICH ONE would be THE ONE? .. and after repeated considerations & handling 

- I positively committed to the 9mm Glock G19X .

- Why? - Because it fits and functions comfortably & efficiently as completely standard straight from the box (with the largest 'beavertail' backstrap fitted).- This has to be because the deeper grip length and shape combining with the reduced mass & slide length, to improve the shooting "feel".

Tan on Tan: Standard Glock 19X In A 'Magnum Leather' NZ Police Mufti Type Rig.

.. No custom stipple-job, no trigger mechanism work, no 'Red-Dot Sight', no compensator, no laser pointer, no night-light, no aftermarket tactical accurized barrel, and no extended controls.

A firearm that fits my grip and is comfortable, effective and accurate to use .. Gotta be good,

Marty K.