My gun knowledge has some serious flaws. Nice. Is this the part where you step in and save the day by belittling someone based on your own reading comprehension deficit?
What I said was .44 Special ballistics are similar to .45ACP, which is big (heavy) and slow (sub-sonic). In .45 Auto, the sub sonic 230-grain bullet has become the standard for law enforcement, where over penetration brings potential civil liability.
You want to crank off 5.56mm, 7.62, or .300 blackout rounds in your living room go right ahead, but I feel for your next door neighbors. And, for all but those tactically proficient with rifles or shotguns, bringing a handgun into action while coming up to speed from a deep sleep at 3am is going to be the better option. Every. Time.
Originally Posted By: hatt
.38 special has plenty of power for what she wants to do. If you'd note. You're looking for a gun for someone who can't handle a whole lot of gun. Lots of power and easy shooting for people with disabilities don't go together. Also. Big and slow is more likely to penetrate building materials than light and fast. .223 is one of the least penetrating rounds, including handgun rounds. A lot of factors go into penetration. Your gun knowledge has some serious flaws.