Frankly, I don't give a crap about "available bullets" etc. I shoot my guns at reactive targets.
No, reactive targets don't necessarily equate to how a living target will "react" to being struck by a bullet, but when it comes to delivering mass, I prefer a bullet that starts out with some mass.
I can shoot a 9 very well.
I can shoot a .45acp equally well.
My .45 holds 10 shots
It doesn't need to expand from .356 to .452. It's already at .452!
I'm satisfied.
If I'm feeling a little weak and debilitated and I'm not sure I can crawl out of bed. I'll tote a 9.
Dan
"It's a source of great pride, that when I google my name, I find book titles and not mug shots." Daniel C. Chamberlain