Not true at all. After examining the gunshot wounds, the study ranked accuracy as follows for chest and head shots: .380 ACP (76%), 9mm (74%), .40 S&W (76%), .357 SIG (81%), .45 ACP (85%), and .44 Magnum (88%) (there was no information on 10mm). We all know by now of Mr. Schumacher's killing of a large bear with a 9mm. Bullet Weight: 124gr. He didn't even have a BRUISE where the 45cal bullet hit him!! So, here is the STRAIGHT skinny on the 9x19mm v .45ACP debate. What if you can't deploy your firearm in time? You'll now receive newsletters of our best articles on techniques, Additionally, the length of the barrel used in testing can have a major impact in the results. Outstanding. The .45 is bigger, but not that much bigger. The following data is sourced from Ballistics by the Inch. In my under experienced mind, you don't take 4 .45 rounds to the upper body and suffer life threatening injuries.you just plain and simply die. You can hit him multiple times and he can keep coming at you. He bought 'bigger is better' and eventually converted down to 9mm. Another important aspect of muzzle velocity is the difference between the speed at the muzzle and the speed at the target. 9mm loads frequently deliver a muzzle energy greater than 300 ft lbs. I had the only 45. Stopping power is not the same as joules or ft/lbs. Ballistic coefficient is a measurement of a projectiles ability to resist air drag. To think you need 15+1 is just imo foolish. I want more rounds with less recoil. Butthis makes it tricky for noobs to navigate. Some people are hard to stop. They say those things from a position of authority and impressionable young guys grow up and repeat them decades later. 3. Nothing against the 9mm, I own several, for the range, not for carry. Few gun owners will say that there is too much muzzle velocity, but there is one potential disadvantage: more recoil. My own belief is that in most cases, people will over-carry for the sake of extra confidence. Maybe spray and a 30-30 rifle. Quantserve sets the mc cookie to anonymously track user behaviour on the website. But really, the majority of gun deaths are either suicide or ignorance about how to properly operate the firearm , not malicious intent ! The history they told me was that the military originally was using a 38 something or other, but some weird fanatical types just kept coming at them in one of our many obscure little wars. Whatever you repeat thousands of times will be available for use. Easier to conceal and handle. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. I would probably carry the gun inside the waist. Thankfully my training kicked in. From the days of the trusty Colt M1911 to modern .45 caliber handguns like the Glock G21 and the Sig Sauer P220, the .45 ACP has always been one of the most reliable calibers on the market. Thus, you have a yearly day qual and a yearly night/low light qual and thats it. I found this interesting as I was expecting certain loads to perform better in certain barrel lengths. 5.7mm FN 30 Grain SS195LF Jacketed Hollow Point Average muzzle velocity: 2162 fps Average muzzle energy: 311 ft/lbs. = 1/2 x mass x velocity squared. Its not about hitting something or someone behind the assailant, it's about hitting something through the wall and the garden fence behind the assailant. No one in their right mind willingly chooses to use FMJs in a pistol or rifle for self-defense. OTOH their .45 testing showed a much higher max muzzle energy with a number of rounds considerably over 600 ft lb, and had far more rounds (23 rounds) coming in over 500 ft lb. A shift to the right or left could clear the background behind them. I'll be shooting faster when I'm more confident that I can hit the target (the closer the distance; the bigger the target; the easier to handle, more accurate the gun). choot em. The link is entitled to be wrong lol, the capacity of 9mm the distance and all is great . What exactly will 50 feet per second actually do for self defense reasons? When I'm in the woods I use .45 cast. 1) by making bigger holes and 2) by making more holes. They couldn't even handle 40 S&Was. All the targets, conclusion is I guess if your shooting steel targets you better use ar500 steel if you don't want to destroy them with you .45, but for self defense Point and shoot, only need to hit my target oncethen they're down. I carry and would defend my life with 9mm round. Thank you, however for the work on showcasing the loadsRead more . . LolYour comments are the only ones I've read here filled with ignorance and apparent inexperience. My military friends please chime in. The average penetration is as follows: .380 ACP (14.9"), 9mm (17.1"), .40 S&W (17.9"), .357 SIG (18.0"), .45 ACP (18.1"), and 10mm (18.9"). or 38 & 45 both. Even if your bullet is only traveling an inch, it will lose velocity, as air drag is steadily wearing down momentum. Hi capacity is unnecessary 5 and above is just fine. However, I have to admit youre way ahead of us with the second amendment! How well you can control the weapon is a HUGE factor. 333 ft/lbs. In case you actually see this, if you are wondering about self defense in the home, you need a shotgun. A .45 is a solid push in you hand. Many independent studies have been done about actual combat shooting accuracy. The reality is that 30% is on the high side. Good stopping power and less likely to penetrate walls and hit a bystander. Where do I stand on the 9mm vs .45ACP debate? If they've conducted studies and have a general opinion the 9mm is better for fire fights in the field, that is a very strong point in favor the the 9mm. Some can say that you can carry more rounds ina 9mm than a .45. I realize these instances are rare but one things for sure i can cut a target in half with rapid shots so easily with a 1022 because of zero recoil i think i could shoot 4 rounds to 1 outta my 45. I own a few 9mm's and three 45's. 9mm: FMJTC: 124: 396: 1200.38: SJSP: 125: 261: 970: As we can see from the charts above, the 9mm at double the pressure, translates to near double the amount of muzzle energy . Whilst a Glock 19 does have more capacity than a Glock 30, they are almost identical in size, with only 5 rounds difference in standard magazine capacities. However, if you compare cartridges with similar sizes, you may find that the 40.-caliber has comparable speeds. This means you have less of a chance of hitting an innocent bystander through a wall in a self-defense scenario. Adam and Eve passed on the nature of sin (spiritual death) to the whole human race (see Romans 5:12-21), which is why we MUST be "born again of the spirit in order to enter the Kingdom of God" (see John 3:3). I train lots of noobs on my firearms who want to buy for self defense. Have a nice last couple decades on this planet. I try to get soft and hollow point ammo for both but it is far more expensive for 7.62 x 51. Less 'intent' to kill when LEO show up to take your statement and you're less likely to injure a family member 3 rooms away! If you are going to use 5.56 x 45 make sure you get ammo that uses 69 to 77 grain soft or hollow points as they are far more effective than 62 or 55 grain full metal jacket. I may be considered old and not moving with the new trends, and all is good and dandy with the 9 mm and all the new ammo development, but if the .45 was good to stop the japs and the Krouts, in my book it is good to stop anyone who wants to harm me or my family. Every single bullet, whether its a full-metal jacket, hollow point, or soft nose, can be measured in muzzle velocity. black powder compared to 22, or maybe Im just 45 spoiled! Lusting after a 20 from which to shoot green tips. I would prefer to ha ve more rounds just in case. I've modified the trigger pull on mine a bit. I own, shoot and train with few firearms and calibres, including the Glock's 19, 26 and 30S. Use a gun and round that you can shoot well - which takes practice. New powders and more advanced bullet designs used only work for the 9mm not 45 acp or 40 S&W? ANYONE who says in a civilian encounter they can end it in 3 shots is either a psychopath, a liar, or never been in a SHTF scenario. I have to say I like them all from 22 to 500 Smith. And I don't think I'd feel like any of them are particularly wimpy neither, unless it was a 22lr that went through with minimal damage. He further explained that smaller shooters found the 45 to be more accurate on follow up shots due to the reduced muzzle movement. CONNECT WITH US I get that, but as you said, the same tech is applied to .45 and now the expanded .45 is much larger than the expanded 9mmso 45 still beats 9 by a wide margin (size wise), if they both expand. click on the expand picture button on lower right hand corner. In my experience the 9 millimeter is effective to about 110 yards and semi effective beyond that. No longer carry a 1911, I now prefer Glock. These people think the 9mm shoots magic bullets and the 45 is just slow and heavy. For my 9mm velocity test I would use only Glock pistols. I had never thought about all this before the day that an Iraq veteran, who loves hunting, told me use a BB gun to shoot rats in your backyard and carry a large magnum as a backup against a hog charging against you. Good show all. Josh thank you for this. A DOE would show interactions between variables that are more significant than a single variable alone. Velocity did of course increase further with longer barrels, but to a much smaller degree. Hi Catherine. 9mm is the solution. Wish you had more ammo brands like in the 45 acp test you did. Since the shooter is the main determinant in any weapons efficacy for self-defense, that is possibly the 9mm greatest strength. But after doing extensive research I've come to the conclusion that the ultimate home defense gun other than a 12 gauge would be a 45 pistol like the CMMG Banshee with a suppressor. If either 5.56 x 45 or 7.62 x 51 are using hollow points or soft points the damage will be greater. Real world outcomes of all special forces who only use 9mm? Critical duty allows barrier penetration. Hi Wyatt, not trying to be a jerk here. Im in the middle of chosing a duty weapon, and settled on the PPQ. Id learned that doing 33 separate factory loadings in four pistols in the same conditions was a tall order to fill. American lend-lease foodstuffs accounted for over 10% of Britain's over-all food supply during the war. All bullets kill. At 75 yards (225 ft) you talking about the round arriving a mere .5 seconds faster. I own both calibers with two semi autos chambered for each. In the case of average muzzle energy for a given caliber, that would be the 9x19mm. Their unique testing is quite helpful in choosing ammo and seeing what happens in similar barrels. You sound highly inexperienced. As a beginner, I'm going hiking with lots of bears. A big, fat, 230 grain hollow point at that speed will drop the MF faster than a 9mm any day of the week.. My state has a 10 round limit. is go to a range and try both. Youll do well to pick heavier bullet weights that convey a, The Latin in the 9mms full name is short for. any bullet that passes through the body only delivers 10% to 20% of energy to the body, like the hot 9mm that are famous for over penetrating human targets, not jello it is ENERGY that is stopping power. And full metal jacket 5.56 bullets are not more effective than 7.62 x 51 using full metal jacket from what I have read. My wife was a Harville from Alabama. gear. Bullet Jacket: Copper. Over decades, many Ivy league graduates have gone there and it is the highest standard of law enforcement in our country. As mentioned in the video, over-penetration isnt as big of a problem with the .45 ACP because of its slower, bulky bullets. If worried about an encounter with bears, I'd take nothing less than 357 Mag. Because out of all my handguns, this is the one I'm most accurate with. DoubleTap.com uses Speer Gold Dots and has some hot loads. I started my handgun experience as a .40 cal guy. Now, there are already bazillions of guns out there in the US, and Americans are never going to give them up, noway, nohow. "Well, this might rock your world but Id recommend getting one of each." The main drawback is the 8 round magazine (WC). As you can see from the data, the 9mm is heavily impacted by barrel length. I don't think i would hesitate to use my ruger 1022 for home defense with modern rounds like stingers or velocitors the new browning rounds that go 1450 fps. Remember the reason for the .45. There, I fixed it. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Interesting. Not taking a side but this is akin to 45 vs 357. Until you're reaching velocities where hydrostatic shock becomes a thing (2,500+ fps) you're poking holes in flesh bags. The 150-grain bullet has a muzzle velocity of 2,820, while the 180-grain has a muzzle velocity of 2,620 feet per second. We switched to Sigs P226 which was wonderful, but accuracy dropped. With having very minimal firearm experience, could you recommend a good choice? Like many, I like both. Thanks for the one sided argument. I know better than that. 9mm: having more range, muzzle velocity, more accuracy(depending on the professionalism of the shooter), less recoil, a smaller cal(meaning the gun will have more capacity) and more penetration(Depending on the grain). Per chance were you assigned to Devonshire Division of LAPD? The reason is recoil and recovery. A .357 magnum round can have similar effects. If you are going to go through all the trouble to defend yourself and/ or others you might as well knock the bad guy(s) down - and take their soul at the same time. Hello. Because according to BBTI, out of 10 different 9mm rounds tested, only one round, the Cor Bon 115 gr JHP +P, managed to make 500 foot lb in a 6" barrel. 1350+ FPS in my 5 inch barrel Colt Gold Cup. Their is also a cost difference thou if you look around you can get ammo cheaper. Pew Pew needs to talk to professionals rather than giving amateur opinions. +P and +P+ rounds are available as well. While the 147-grain Federal HST expanded from 9mm (roughly .35cal) to on average 15mm or .61-inches, the .45 ACP expanded from (again, roughly) 11.5mm to 25mm (.45-inches to 1-inches). i have used them on Coyotes and have seen the damage they are quite impressive. Most ATTACKERS will not realize the difference of being Hit with either bullet!! Would it be possible to get the raw test data? A miss with a .454 will not help you bring that charging animal down. I should know because I get all the girls. Explain why, as a prior Ranger, why the rangers had the choice on what sidearm the wanted and decided on the Glock 17. Pick any popular defense ammo made in both 9mm and 45ACP and the 45ACP causes more damage. No need to buy specialized rounds. I have been shot, it happened in the suburbs back in '74. Recoil isnt an issue in a Glock and my G30 has out shot a few custom guns. The 135-grain Critical Duty load, by contrast, travels at 1,100 fps from a five-inch pistol and generates 369 ft.-lbs. You are welcome to your opinions, but the facts are indisputable. back in 1971, couple years ago! We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. The cheaper sprays have less contents so don't spray as long. Fair & balanced article. He paused, held up his pinkie, and said, "And if you hit a man right here," (raising said pinkie), "he's going down." 45ACP. Any one who reads this should know that vital truth! We also use Power Factor in competition which is bullet weight X velocity / 1000. 540 ft lb was the highest recorded muzzle energy for the 9mm in their testing. FMJs go through wood, plaster, sheet rock, and most anything else in your walls like its nothing, so there's no way to know what it may hit on the other side. I once read an account by someone who shot an intruder at close range with a shotgun. That is kind of odd to me!! A 147 grain non plus P might start dropping or least stop acceleration at less than 16 inches. The last comment is assuming that a high velocty rifle round is a good penetrator. Almost reaching weak .44 mag specs Take the 155gr XTP 10mm round from Underwood. You follow the directions on the can. Better find out. If we had no guns, we would still be part of the UK (and I for one think the world would be worse off for it). For reasons I can't quite explain, this particular powder just didn't get along with that rifle. IRead more . I feel like this is the answer and I plan on purchasing one soon for myself and my wife. One thing I see a lot of people point to as proof that the 9mm is nearly identical to the .45 ACP in performance is the FBI testing protocol. In theory the bear will advance into the spray mist and his breathing apparatus will suck in the irritant and it will get into his eyes and mouth. Scenario: Armed burglar breaks in and is standing in the area in which your child/roommate's facilities is now based behind him. Hum, didn't the 45 also get the benefit of those advancements? I still posses a .45 among my various handguns, and I still enjoy shooting with it. In a gunfight, the least acceptable hit percentage is 60% and less than 80% should be frowned upon, strongly. Yes! http://www.ballistics101.com/9mm.php Also, the barrel length and quality of the propellant significantly affects the speed of the bullet. Some people carry a 124gr for summer and 147gr in cold climates where the BG might be wearing a Carhartt over sweaters, etc. For a carry I use a compact 45. As the mass of the projectile does not change, appreciatively, what is reduced is the velocity of the projectile. I was surprised because the gun twisted in my palm about 1/2" or more to my left with a sharp pinging sound that was not very comfortable to my ears. This helps ensure its continued low cost and widespread availability. One of the important aspects of terminal performance is the transfer of energy. If not then 9mm is an amazing option now. according to some of my police friends who's used a 9mm pistol to the bad guys, even they pump bullets the bad guy still able to run for safety, so they now replace their service firearm into M1911 cal.45. The Federal 147gr Hydra-Shok JHP had a total velocity average difference of only 54fps across barrel lengths and a total loss of 5.5%. More misinformation about the 9mm vs 45. Thats why baseball bats must be held a certain way because of the grain. Just not before he stabs you to death. Then you have the kids that own that one 9mm pistol they spent $600 on and they think it's the best thing since sliced bread. If youre shooting a hollow point at a soft target, the extra ~100 feet per second from a carbine will give you a slightly different wound channel than firing the same ammo from a shorter-barreled pistol. The problem is you can't always be sure of what's behind your target in a defensive situation. Here is what an okd timer officer wrote about the subject. Weve built dozens of ARs and well cover all the best AR-15 upgrades such as handguards, triggers, BCGs, gas blocks, and more. The 1911, in my opinion, is a fantastic user friendly design. Imagine a world where those guys held the power to wipe out the north American continent. It effectively supplanted the 38 Special for police use thanks in large part to its superior ballistics and functionality in semi-auto firearms. I could not agree with you more on every level. Thus, it is deadlier. For the United Kingdom, after Dunkirk, the UK lost basically everything. With that said I can control the amount of muzzle rise on my .45's much better than a 9mm. This begs the question: is bigger necessarily better? The __gads cookie, set by Google, is stored under DoubleClick domain and tracks the number of times users see an advert, measures the success of the campaign and calculates its revenue. Learn all the important stuff about handgunswith none of the attitude. Yes Ive used other peoples experiences to enhance my knowledge. As far as capacity goes, I live in a 10 round state. In the majority of the states, anything more than 2 rounds down range puts in in the pin for excessive force! It has a capacity of 15+1 and it's a 45 ACP. Again, velocity and mass both increase accuracy, but mass seems to get us there more quickly just as we see with penetration, while velocity appears to build energy more quickly. real world testing and experience trumps skewed charts charts and shooting blocks of jello which are nothing more than a STARTING POINT to give you an idea what a cartridge MAY BE capable of in a REAL WORLD situation. I mean, the FBI testing protocol is just like Mil-Specit sounds cool til you actually know what it is. The 9mm also has a higher muzzle velocity than the .45 ACP because of its lighter bullets. For home defence, I have .38 special, 9mm and a 12 GA shotgun squirreled away. All the rest, including +p loads, came in under that number. If YOU Do!!". been there done that.To quote a man who has shot some people"you can kill a man without stopping him and stop a man without killing him" shoot him with a hot 9 that fails to expand due to being plugged with leather jacket and rips through with only say 20% energy transfer or 70 pounds roughly and he is gonna be on you. Really? During the EVAC of Vietnam, one VC was dusted with a .45 to the shoulder and he was DRTdead right there. If you're hiking with bears, I presume they would protect you. I believe the opposite, actually: that all Americans should be required to own and be educated on guns . ), , and 10mm (650 ft. My 2 primary guns are a Canik TP9SA 19 shot 9mm and a 7 shot Taurus TRACKER 357magnum. "Glock Perfection" is a MYTH. I'd rather have a .22 short revo than just my index finger. Check out ballisticsbytheinch.com. The attacker broke in through that door and the lady emptied her revolver into the guy before he was stopped. Because of this drop in speed, a bullet, even if placed on target, may not have the energy and momentum to perform effectively. The reason why these calibers don't do any better is that they are more likely to over penetrate (thus doing less energy as much of the bullet's energy is released outside the body). Takeaway? Once it is dead, it cannot be deader. An in-depth look at 9mm ballistics. The 1911 can be obtained in the 9mm as well as the 45 caliber but there would be another discussion circling back which is better. I bench load and like both cartridges, but I'll gladly carry any caliber firearm for defense as long as it is reliable, concealable and comfortable. I totally spilt the difference and went with Beretta 96 chambered in .40 S&W. You must slow down. I don't own a .45 (except a Pietta .45 Long Colt cowboy gun I target shoot in the mountains- I love it), but my son does have a couple of 1911's which he loves and says they are fairly easy to conceal carry. Who knows , maybe well all be carrying 5.7x28 in 20 years. Provided that you live in a free state, 9mm in 135 HydraShoks or 147 V-Crowns or 147 HSTs hands down . /end of debate. So, I disagree with the Taylor KO index . anything extra and your But if the FBI and cops have reverted to 9mm, I'm comfortable with it too. CZ Evo carbine & pistol, a Mac 1911 45 & many others. Mass is an important factor! Not every confrontation is going to be 'range based'. But, to add to your argument, I read about an encounter a couple of years back where a large man broke into a house and tried to attack the lady of the house and her child. If YOU Do!! Subsonic for a bullet is slow . Accuracy is affected by the stress of being shot at, the need to establish effective cover, high respiratory rate from the exertion required to get to that cover, moving (and sometimes multiple) targets and other factors. I carry a high capacity compact 9mm (P365XL with the magguts 14+1 mags) or a 357 ps I have always thought, why do "they" argue the 9mm hollowpoints advanced and are the same performance as 45 now. I had thousands .45 230 grains hardball and some +Ps hallow points with my standard 1911 when I tested my friend's full size 9mm. Sure, good over evil trumps, you can't let intruders do terrible things. There is a plethora of loads in both 9mm and .45 that do a better job of expanding and out perform the FBI test rounds in nearly every way. The point that the wound tracks are almost the same according to the 2014 report is very surprising to me and frankly illogical looking at the bullet size, both uncollapsed and collapsed. Yea! It's possible the man in the 80's wasn't being hit by modern 9mm expanding hollow-point defensive ammo. It comes from the shooter. They cant handle the recoil of a .45 or .308 bcuz many times the 1st time they ever fired a weapon is after joining the military. http://www.ballistics101.com/45_acp.php . Comparisons of muzzle velocities of the 4-inch pistol and the 16.5-inch carbine revealed only a 6 percent increase in velocity with the carbine; any muzzle velocity gain depends on the powder's burning characteristics. Those are the only advantages. The extension mag wrapped allows for a 'golf grip' & more leverage to handle recoil. Thank you. Force is mass times acceleration squared. I guarantee it's not something you'll want to do again any time soon. Go out and shoot some pumpkins, you will see the massive difference between 45 and 9mm. That is just simply a foolish claim to make. And you are citing nothing but your feelings ! I would most def go with 9mm for carry You never know how many attackers you will be dealing with & if they all have weapons themselves, the more ammo you can shoot the better Plus if you scared of not a enough knock down power with the 9mm. My plan is to magazine dump the pistol towards the threat, en route to my Colt M4, then lay down a wall of suppressive fire until the police respond to my alarm. 45 auto shells cost more too. Different strokes for different folks. Damn good question and I have wondered this myself. This length ratio maximizes the projectile velocity. I consider 45acp and 9mm in the same class. You can vaguely cite "muzzle energy" but it ultimately means nothing with so many variables. However, how about the hollow point bullets that's suppose to stop and explode once they enter the body.Is that a myth or not? Usually i hear 40 cal ford truck fender blah blah blah. Im a little bit late to the party, but thanks for this. lbs. Everything is a compromise. Another factor to consider is the direction of the grain of the wood. Switching to the 9mm makes them look less sexist. Its maximum pressure is 36,500 psi, which is four percent higher than SAAMIs spec for the more common 9mm Luger. In the old days cowboys put 5 rounds in their 6 shooter and money in the last chamber to be used to bury them. unable to see the data graphs from the article. The matter of fact is that the three most commonly carried/used semi automatic calibers (9mm, .40 s&w, .45 acp) are all equally quite weak compared to shotgun and rifle rounds. 9mm &357 same caliber but 357 alot more propellant. "The Judge". The best advice when employing these rounds in a true self defense situation is a follows: "Apply judiciously and generously until the threat has stopped". You think someone is going to outrun your bullet? A ATTACKER/HOME INVADER will not know the difference between a 9mm & a 45cal to the HEAD, NECK or a DOUBLE TAP to the CHEST!! What does "slow" mean? President Reagan was hit with a 22 lr & we almost lost him. The subcompact 9mm, is an ideal carry gun but it's lighter weight makes recoil control difficult. The U.S. Army eventually switched over to theSig Sauer P320but theyre still sticking to the 9mm caliber design. Velocity (FPS) Energy (ft/lb) 1135. However, there might not be enough time for all that. You can find a calculator for it online yourself as this website doesn't allow you to post comments with URLs in them. As the most popular handgun cartridge, 9mm ammo is available with every conceivable type of projectile including frangible, shot, rubber, and blank. When comparing the two handguns, its important to note that the 9mm hasnt become better than the .45 ACPit just caught up to it. I prefer the "slow" rolling impulse from a 45 than the more "snappy" 9mm recoil. I like semi-autos, I like wheel guns too. This stands in contrast to the results from my .45 ACP test, which was relatively unaffected. My 45 acp has a muzzle velosity of 1000 fps 510 foot lbs. But the idea that the .45 will stop a man in his tracks no matter where you shoot him is preposterous. I am ex military and I have seen way to many hiccups with autos and semi autos. Especially without comparing the loads terminal performance at different ranges (especially in the case of the 70grain hollow body Lehigh). I love it. Every caliber has its purpose. Get Our Top Shooting Drills and Zeroing Targets ($47 value - but FREE for a limited time). I know that if my threat has consumed a narcotic I may have to fire my 9mm several times to stop the threat but if I hit my target with my .45acp the threat will be on the ground before it realizes that it has been hit. Let your fellow shooters know share this article using the Facebook, Twitter and other social media icons below. I'm removing that link since it looks like it was redirected. 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