cooper was a colorful old fart, but just like many deer hunters I know, he believed in what he used that had worked and just like deer hunters, fishermen, and other liars often embellished the truth his disciples clung too. With something like 50% or better of people surviving pistol shootings regardless of the diameter of the hit, we can all agree (I think) that pistols are relatively low powered devices compared to even a simple 55 grain 5.56 projectile at 3000 fps. So one ponders if the Miami shootings were no more than a testament to the supposition that "pistols are relatively low powered and many people survive being shot". On the other hand, better bullets are available now that make a larger hole and still penetrate 13-14 inches. While no one can do anything about producing a pistol that shoots a 3000 FPS projectile they can do something about making it expand a caliber or two and still going 13 inches deep. People believe what they want to believe, if they are emotionally invested into something you could prove your point 6 ways to Sunday and they still would not believe.it. Look at all the damn Moslems blowing themselves up because they actually believe their getting 70 virgins or some such horseshit. In closing there are those who will drag a cocked and locked 5 inch solid steel 1911 45ACP around with them their entire life, provided they shoot it and use good bullets they are well protected, there are others that will stuff a plastic G19 with 124 grain gold dots into their belt and call it good, they too are as well protected as the fellow with the 1911. At the end of the day all factors considered they are about equal in performance.
