Revolver wound ballistics for .38 snubnose and clothing

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I agree with the concepts here about shot placement. No arguing with a good hit. That said, I tell my wife to shoot the floor/air/wall - whatever - once if she thinks there is an intruder in the house and then call out, "The next one's for you." Should reduce the over all number of threat possibilities to deal with. If they keep on keeping on, well, that's another story.

[jdgabbard]

I agree with the concepts here about shot placement. No arguing with a good hit. That said, I tell my wife to shoot the floor/air/wall - whatever - once if she thinks there is an intruder in the house and then call out, "The next one's for you." Should reduce the over all number of threat possibilities to deal with. If they keep on keeping on, well, that's another story.

In the house I’m not so much concerned with how many rounds my 38spl holds. I’m usually carrying a full sized 9mm when home. And there is the AR next to the bed, loaded with M855. I don’t have to worry about friendlies, I live alone. And I know how to repair sheet rock… I’m shooting through walls, doors, or anything else I need to shoot through to drop whatever wandered into my castle. I chose the M855 for the extra penetration I’m not going to get from 55gr. My house, my rules…