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Combat medic advice shoot big rifle round

Nov 25, 2018 |

[Ed: The subject of “stopping power” is a never-ending debate amongst gun guys and gals. JWT, a former combat medic, wrote this back in 2014 and it’s well worth sharing again.] RF, a few friends, and I were shooting out on my range at a dueling tree. After having to shoot one steel paddle no […]

Ammunition Gel Test Stopping Power Doesn't Matter

Personal Defense

Stopping Power: What It Is and Why You Shouldn’t Care

by TTAG Contributor |

Jul 05, 2018 |

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By Connor Hayes If you work in firearm sales like I do, then you’re bound to cater to plenty of new shooters. And when you do, you’re going to encounter a particular question very quickly: “Which is better? X MM, XX S&W or XX ACP?” My initial answer is usually short and while it may […]