what is the most lethal and non lethal type of handgun caliber?
2007-10-18 15:02:53 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
They are all lethal.
Some have more initial stopping power at higher caliber, but any bullet can be deadly.
2007-10-18 15:09:17 · answer #1 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
The most lethal is a person with the proper training and expertise to use the firearm they are carrying. No matter what the caliber. Do you realize that a .22 at close range to the head can cause the most damage as it enters but does not exit the skull or body and just bounces around and destroys everything like a blender?
But, that said............. for sheer stopping power.... A .44 mag handgun is the most destructive hand gun round I have ever had the experience to see in use.
2007-10-18 15:11:02 · answer #2 · answered by Dog Lover 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Most lethal and non-lethal? This is totally a matter of opinion. Handguns basically poke holes in things. Bigger holes tend to leak more. A good central nervous system hit with a .25 ACP is better than a graze with .44 magnum. It's all in where you put the bullet.
2007-10-18 15:07:08 · answer #3 · answered by sammael_coh 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
A miss with a .44 is non-lethal...shot in the head with a .22 could be lethal.
2007-10-19 04:09:21 · answer #4 · answered by sirbobby98121 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most lethal: Pfeifer-Zeliska Revolver .600 Nitro Express
Least lethal: Swill Minigun
Check them out on the web.
2007-10-18 18:21:56 · answer #5 · answered by Pustic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are all lethal when it comes to weapons like handguns. I carry a 40 cal that is about all the stopping power that you need really.
2007-10-18 15:08:17 · answer #6 · answered by Steven C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can all be lethal it depends on the skill of the shooter I personally use a 9mm with hollow points for personal protection and regular tip bullets just to shoot
2007-10-18 15:07:47 · answer #7 · answered by ja man 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
FBI did a study of one shot stops from real police shootings. They looked at all pertinent info from 79-99. They didn't use the .40 as it was not around as long. However, the 9mm +P+ FMJ had the highest percentage of one shot stops. Beat the .45 by about 4%.
2007-10-18 15:42:07 · answer #8 · answered by Combatcop 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most lethal would be a .45 acp or .44 magnum and the least would be a .22 caliber.
2007-10-18 15:10:23 · answer #9 · answered by netjr 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
45.stops em.............
22 don't
2007-10-18 15:25:11 · answer #10 · answered by richard t 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋