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hopetonvrshoot · November 5th, 2006, 08:08 PM

Sectional density is a common discussion among hunters. Does it not apply to defensive ammunition? This is my first post (question) so please don't slam my attempts at finding answers to serious questions (at least to me).
I am looking at a 230 grain 45 ACP, Federal Hydra Shock that is flat and perfectly mushroomed with the post sticking up proudly, and a 357 Mag 158 grain soft point that did not disrupt in the least after being fired into (through) 5-1 gallon jugs of water. Admittedly not a scientific test but simple to do and relative to each successive identical test.
Just what would be the ultimate requirement for a busy casino gaming floor...penetration or expansion? I will not allow over-penetration, but a round that cannot make it to the vitals is just as bad for my officers.
Someone has to have a line of logic that I have not considered. Help?

November 5th, 2006, 08:08 PM	#1
hopetonvrshoot New Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: California Posts: 13	Sectional Density and defensive ammo Sectional density is a common discussion among hunters. Does it not apply to defensive ammunition? This is my first post (question) so please don't slam my attempts at finding answers to serious questions (at least to me). I am looking at a 230 grain 45 ACP, Federal Hydra Shock that is flat and perfectly mushroomed with the post sticking up proudly, and a 357 Mag 158 grain soft point that did not disrupt in the least after being fired into (through) 5-1 gallon jugs of water. Admittedly not a scientific test but simple to do and relative to each successive identical test. Just what would be the ultimate requirement for a busy casino gaming floor...penetration or expansion? I will not allow over-penetration, but a round that cannot make it to the vitals is just as bad for my officers. Someone has to have a line of logic that I have not considered. Help?