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Plan9 · 02-02-2008, 10:41 PM

Sure... Hornady TAP .223 is fine for CQB. Fancy pants ammo is great. Military steel core ball? Not so much.

I'd rather have a heavier bullet for up close, myself. Odds are ya only get a single shot. Make it count.

This whole ammo versus platform debate? I like two-handed weapons in pistol calibers for home defense (Bushmaster 9mm CAR). A rifle caliber pistol would be the exact opposite of my first choice. A straight pistol (H&K USP 45) followed by a straight rifle (CAR-15) would be next preference, then maybe something like my cute little ProOrd Type 97 CAR-15 pistol.

Meh, I was worried more about maximum range than penetration. Penetration is rarely an issue when drywall / flat windows are involved but how far a 9mm will fly versus how far a .223 will fly isn't any mystery.

I think this silly sub-debate is less caliber-size concerned and more projectile-type concerned.

Using prefragmented rounds (preferred) or hollowpoints for home defense is a good idea.

"In buckshot we trust."

02-02-2008, 10:41 PM	#54 (permalink)
Plan9 I Confess a Shiver	Sure... Hornady TAP .223 is fine for CQB. Fancy pants ammo is great. Military steel core ball? Not so much. I'd rather have a heavier bullet for up close, myself. Odds are ya only get a single shot. Make it count. This whole ammo versus platform debate? I like two-handed weapons in pistol calibers for home defense (Bushmaster 9mm CAR). A rifle caliber pistol would be the exact opposite of my first choice. A straight pistol (H&K USP 45) followed by a straight rifle (CAR-15) would be next preference, then maybe something like my cute little ProOrd Type 97 CAR-15 pistol. Meh, I was worried more about maximum range than penetration. Penetration is rarely an issue when drywall / flat windows are involved but how far a 9mm will fly versus how far a .223 will fly isn't any mystery. I think this silly sub-debate is less caliber-size concerned and more projectile-type concerned. Using prefragmented rounds (preferred) or hollowpoints for home defense is a good idea. "In buckshot we trust." __________________ *Whatever you can carry.* "You should not drink... and bake." Last edited by Plan9; 02-02-2008 at 10:47 PM..