A .22LR is 36 grains, so it takes roughly 3 .22LR to equal 1 9mm 115gr round, and roughly 6 to equal a .45ACP 230gr round.
Given this, I have three questions:
1. Setting aside -- for a moment -- velocity and penetration, which wound channel would prove more lethal: 1x .45ACP, 2x 9mm, or 6x .22LR?
2. Now including velocity and penetration, in the real world, which of those 3 would prove more lethal?
3. Of the three scenarios, if you had to choose one to defend yourself, which would you choose: one .45ACP, two 9mm, or six .22LR?
I would choose 6x .22
ReplyDeleteJust because there is 6 of them It would be more effective. even though it is a smaller shot. Think about it this way, would you rather be shot 6 times with a smaller caliber or only once with the large. One .22 round can be fatal correctly placed. Given that most revolvers and pistols hold at least 6 rounds. The most effective would be the .45 acp. Especially if you hit them 6 times.
Ryan, I agree with you. Having just one bullet is, as the saying goes, "placing all your eggs in one basket." I think the .45 would be my last choice. I might consider the 9mm as my first choice, though. You have a full power cartridge, plus you have a backup shot if the first doesn't end the fight.
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