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Re: Why the .45 ACP "sucks" for self defense jimmyp #11720844 01/08/17
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OP GunGeek Campfire Ranger Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 24,661 NW Nevada	Originally Posted by jimmyp a 124 HST at 1200 out penetrates a 230HST at 950 in "wood, metal, etc.?? Yes it typically has greater penetration, but not by much. Not enough that I would ever feel like I was gaining some significant edge.

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