Ava Davis on October 29, 2025 7:48 pm I’ve heard terminal ballistics is more important than caliber. What do you think? Reply
Isabella B. Garcia on October 29, 2025 8:18 pm Absolutely, a well-designed 9mm can outperform a poorly designed .45. Reply
Isabella Rodriguez on October 29, 2025 7:50 pm Interesting question! I wonder if bullet design is more important than caliber when it comes to stopping power. Reply
Ava B. White on October 29, 2025 8:31 pm Not sure, but I’d trust ballistics tests over opinions. Reply
Emma Johnson on October 29, 2025 7:51 pm This discussion always makes me question if I’m carrying the right ammo. Reply
Isabella Johnson on October 29, 2025 8:39 pm Testing your own loads with your firearm is the best way to know. Reply
Robert Moore on October 29, 2025 7:52 pm What about the new 9mm +P loads? Do they change the stopping power equation? Reply
Jennifer Thompson on October 29, 2025 8:33 pm Higher pressure can mean better performance, but check your pistol’s limits. Reply
William Rodriguez on October 29, 2025 7:53 pm Self-defense rounds can be a hot topic. What’s your pick, Speer Gold Dot or Federal HST? Reply
John Z. Brown on October 29, 2025 7:56 pm I rely on HST for reliability, but others swear by Gold Dot. Reply
Robert Taylor on October 29, 2025 7:53 pm Is there a definitive answer, or is this just a matter of personal preference? Reply
Robert Hernandez on October 29, 2025 8:17 pm It’s a mix of both—what works best for your gun and needs. Reply
Ava Davis on October 29, 2025 7:54 pm Curious about real-world performance data. Any studies on these rounds? Reply
Olivia W. Jackson on October 29, 2025 8:02 pm There are FBI and military tests, but they don’t always reflect real-life conditions. Reply
Amelia Thomas on October 29, 2025 8:00 pm The ‘deadliest’ might depend on the scenario. Penetration vs. expansion is a tough balance. Reply
Noah Brown on October 29, 2025 8:41 pm True, but over-penetration is a serious liability in a self-defense scenario. Reply
Jennifer K. Jones on October 29, 2025 8:00 pm This video might settle the debate. Anyone tried the rounds discussed here? Reply
William Q. Davis on October 29, 2025 8:20 pm I’ve shot most of them at the range, but self-defense is different. Reply
William Lopez on October 29, 2025 8:00 pm I’m more focused on reliability than just stopping power. What’s your take? Reply
Jennifer Davis on October 29, 2025 8:08 pm Reliability is everything, especially in a defensive situation. Reply
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I’ve heard terminal ballistics is more important than caliber. What do you think?
Absolutely, a well-designed 9mm can outperform a poorly designed .45.
Interesting question! I wonder if bullet design is more important than caliber when it comes to stopping power.
Not sure, but I’d trust ballistics tests over opinions.
Good point, design and expansion definitely matter.
This discussion always makes me question if I’m carrying the right ammo.
Testing your own loads with your firearm is the best way to know.
What about the new 9mm +P loads? Do they change the stopping power equation?
Higher pressure can mean better performance, but check your pistol’s limits.
Self-defense rounds can be a hot topic. What’s your pick, Speer Gold Dot or Federal HST?
I rely on HST for reliability, but others swear by Gold Dot.
Never had an issue with either, honestly.
Is there a definitive answer, or is this just a matter of personal preference?
It’s a mix of both—what works best for your gun and needs.
Curious about real-world performance data. Any studies on these rounds?
There are FBI and military tests, but they don’t always reflect real-life conditions.
The ‘deadliest’ might depend on the scenario. Penetration vs. expansion is a tough balance.
True, but over-penetration is a serious liability in a self-defense scenario.
This video might settle the debate. Anyone tried the rounds discussed here?
I’ve shot most of them at the range, but self-defense is different.
I’m more focused on reliability than just stopping power. What’s your take?
Reliability is everything, especially in a defensive situation.