BSA1
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Good question by Chompiras.
What we DO know is there are too many variables with the human body to make definitive statements about handgun stopping power.
However GENERALLY speaking faster is better and expanding bullets create more tissue damage.
We also KNOW that reliable bullet expansion is largely dependent on it's velocity. The threshold is about 1100 fps.
Then we get into the argument that if faster is better then a the 327 must be a better stopper than the 32 Magnum. After all most everyone will agree that the 32 Magnum is a more effective self-defense round than the 32 S&W. In the case of faster must be better we reach the point of diminishing returns.
The lack of commercial success is not necessarily a judge of the effectiveness of the cartridge. Personally I think a 6 shot J-Frame revolver in 32 Magnum is superior to a 5 shot 38 Special. I think less recoil and a additional round would make it very desirable for conceal carry and by shooters with small hands and weak wrists such as women.
But just goes to show what I know.
What we DO know is there are too many variables with the human body to make definitive statements about handgun stopping power.
However GENERALLY speaking faster is better and expanding bullets create more tissue damage.
We also KNOW that reliable bullet expansion is largely dependent on it's velocity. The threshold is about 1100 fps.
Then we get into the argument that if faster is better then a the 327 must be a better stopper than the 32 Magnum. After all most everyone will agree that the 32 Magnum is a more effective self-defense round than the 32 S&W. In the case of faster must be better we reach the point of diminishing returns.
The lack of commercial success is not necessarily a judge of the effectiveness of the cartridge. Personally I think a 6 shot J-Frame revolver in 32 Magnum is superior to a 5 shot 38 Special. I think less recoil and a additional round would make it very desirable for conceal carry and by shooters with small hands and weak wrists such as women.
But just goes to show what I know.