John Duke wrote in a message to Dave Appel:
 JD> DA´Again, please offer some evidence that the average police
 JD> shooting   ´always takes 5 or 6 shots to stop the felon. 
 JD> Where did you get this   ´bit of information?
Don't know about the 5 or 6 shot thing; though I know of several police 
officers who have gone to more powerful sidearms after NOT stopping a felon 
with the 9mm. During a near fatal lack in judgement, I allowed magazine 
capacity to influence my choice.  
 JD> How many here have heard of a 9mm stoping a person in ONE
 JD> shot... 
It could happen!  
I've been passing on this silly debate, because it seems to come up a couple 
times a year.  There will always be ignorant folk who will rally around some 
foolish buzz.  For the aware of us who have been in combat, there is no 
question to the .45's superiority.  When in doubt, check with someone who's 
been there. That ends the debate; however John, you know there will always be 
an armchair enthusiast who still wants it his way.  Heck, there are a lot of 
people who consider Jeff Cooper an expert!
I would mention that the FBI's rapid response unit went from 9mm to .45; but 
in a surge of irresponsible greed, our government also went from .45 to 9mm 
for our armed forces... regardless of the lessons learned since the turn of 
this century. 
 JD> Now the same for a .45
Once in a while I'll shoot competition.  Several courses of fire involve 
steel targets.  The .45 users had no problem; however, the targets had to be 
adjusted because the 9mm's couldn't knock the steels down.
Sarge says: a person should familiarize themself with the most effective 
weapons they are comfortable/proficient with.  If that's a 9mm, .38 wheel 
gun, or whatever, it will be the best for that individual.
Adieu,
               Sarge 
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