Justin
Moderator Emeritus
Ok, predominant wisdom states that in most handgun rounds such as 9mm Luger, .40 S&W, etc. that one should carry/use hollowpoints for defensive purposes.
Said predominant wisdom also states that if you carry a gun chambered in a small round, .32 ACP, .380, etc. that one should carry ball ammo as with these sorts of rounds penetration is preferable to expansion.
So what is one to do with the 9x18 Makarov? Do these rounds go fast enough to get reliable penetration and expansion?
And is this traditional wisdom even worth worrying about?
Said predominant wisdom also states that if you carry a gun chambered in a small round, .32 ACP, .380, etc. that one should carry ball ammo as with these sorts of rounds penetration is preferable to expansion.
So what is one to do with the 9x18 Makarov? Do these rounds go fast enough to get reliable penetration and expansion?
And is this traditional wisdom even worth worrying about?