benEzra
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Is the common wall cinder block core, or just drywall over studs? That makes a difference.
Any bullet that will be effective against another human being will easily pass through a wall, especially an interior wall, with more than enough juice left to kill somebody on the other side.
Oboe said:I'm looking for a 9mm home defense round for a pistol that will be useful but not go through the common wall and injure my neighbor.
aren't glasser rounds supposed to not go through walls? i am sure there are quite a few arguments for/against such rounds for home defense, but the bullet you feel comfortable putting into the bad guy is a far sight better than the bullet you might hesitate to shoot because you like your neighbors.
IIRC, there was a study that showed the .223 actually penetrated lees than 00 buck or 9mm handgun rounds.....someone here probably has the link..........
A good option is to fire from low cover. Hide behind something and let the bad guy come to you. If you miss the bullets will be traveling at an upward angle and should pass over the heads of people sleeping in ajacent appartments.