The ballistics argument will no doubt continue when pulse rifles are common carry, will 30 mil wats be enough or is 40 mil wats the minimum for self defense. Is it watts or amps that kill?

Whenever I hear about tests conducted on anything besides living flesh (including ballistic gel), I pinch the bridge of my nose and shiver a bit). NONE of those mediums simulate real life shootings. When done properly the best that can be said is they provide an equal format; just not living flesh. Hatchers tests shot cows to document living targets BUT that was done with bullets with out dated technology I cant imagine that being done in todays climate. Bowling pins, clay, gel only tell what particular bullets do to each of them.

High capacity 45s do exist and can be great carry guns BUT much smaller 9mm guns can carry as many if not more rounds. Again its the gun you have when you need it that makes the difference, not the gun you left at home or the gun you cant own