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ms6852 · 12-01-2011, 01:18 AM

All calibers mentioned are lethal, but the question remains...WHEN? Most gunfights are over with no more than 2 or 3 shots fired. With the smaller pocket pistols you have to be very very close to be accurate. For me it is too close for comfort. I was amazed that I missed a paper plate at 5 yards with my 642 38 special when I can get 3 inch groups with my 1911. So if you need to stop some one quick and they are very close to you the 38 gets my vote.

12-01-2011, 01:18 AM	#29
ms6852 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 157	Re: For Conceald Carry; A .22 Mag, .32 ACP or a .38 Special? All calibers mentioned are lethal, but the question remains...WHEN? Most gunfights are over with no more than 2 or 3 shots fired. With the smaller pocket pistols you have to be very very close to be accurate. For me it is too close for comfort. I was amazed that I missed a paper plate at 5 yards with my 642 38 special when I can get 3 inch groups with my 1911. So if you need to stop some one quick and they are very close to you the 38 gets my vote. __________________ ONLY TWO DEFINING FORCES HAVE GIVEN UP THEIR LIVES FOR YOU. ONE IS JESUS CHRIST, FOR YOUR SOUL, AND THE OTHER IS THE AMERICAN SOLDIER, FOR YOUR FREEDOM.