Mythbusters and explosive decompression

wrote:

...the 9mm automatic makes more sense as the clip can be quickly changed
to match the situation.

If I read you correctly, you feel that you are now prepared to counter
the decisions of law enforcement, weapons, and ballistics experts, as
well as aeronautical engineers? You may want to familiarize yourself
with the design and operation of the typical semi-automatic pistol
before you say any more.

There is nothing about the choice of calibers, whether 9mm, .40, or .45
that affects the ability to change magazines rapidly. The operation of
the pistol is virtually identical in what ever calibers it may be
offered. Cartridge size and the practical limits of grip size determine
the number of rounds which may be carried, but unless one is an advocate
of the "spray and pray" method, shot placement and terminal effects are
far more important than the number of rounds available.


Jack

"Jack" wrote in message If I read you correctly, you feel that you are
now prepared to counter
the decisions of law enforcement, weapons, and ballistics experts, as
well as aeronautical engineers? You may want to familiarize yourself
with the design and operation of the typical semi-automatic pistol
before you say any more.

Perhaps you didn't read Corky's post as I read it. His thrust is that
caliber and barrel length do not need to be the largest available. He is
correct except for the frangible bullets unless he means hollow points.

D.

Capt.Doug wrote:

Perhaps you didn't read Corky's post as I read it. His thrust is that
caliber and barrel length do not need to be the largest available. He is
correct except for the frangible bullets unless he means hollow points.

I'd agree that 's advocacy of the .44 Magnum is truly
phony nonsense, and is in fact one of the few alternatives to which the
9mm could be considered a superior choice.

It is my understanding that the "Air Marshals" do not use the 9mm. Do
you have other information?


Jack

On Fri, 09 Jul 2004 00:55:34 -0500, Jack wrote:

It is my understanding that the "Air Marshals" do not use the 9mm. Do
you have other information?

You are correct, the Marshals are not using 9mm.

-Jack Davis
B737


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"Jack" wrote in message Do you have other information?

Yes, but I am prohibited by TSA law from disclosing any more.

D.