What round do you use for home defense?

Hollow point ammunition is generally considered to be the best Home Defense and Personal Protection ammo. The vast majority of people (over 80\%) shot with handguns survive.

What has more stopping power .45 or 9mm?

Since a 9mm is smaller and lighter than a 45, it moves more quickly than a 45. So, upon impact, the 9mm will penetrate the target much deeper than a 45. It is shot out of the barrel at a much higher velocity, so it takes more stopping power to halt the bullet. A 9mm also has a greater capacity.

Is 9mm or 45 better for concealed carry?

45-caliber round is the bigger bullet, so it has the “knock down power” to neutralize any adversary with one shot; while pistols that fire 9mm rounds are generally more accurate and can carry more bullets.

What ammo should I use for concealed carry?

Full Metal Jacketed Rounds Are Perfect For The Range — You Should Fire Defensive Rounds, Too. Full metal jacketed rounds are the usual “load out” of any gun owner when he hits the range. They’re cheap, effective, and great for improving marksmanship. Defensive rounds, on the whole, are more expensive per case.

What is the best caliber for stopping power on a gun?

Handgun Stopping Power ~ Calibers and Loads. The .357 Magnum remains the most effective personal protection caliber of all. It is proven to be more effective than any of the larger caliber cartridges, including larger caliber magnums. All of the .357 loads listed above provide impressive stopping power.

What is the most effective caliber for personal protection?

The .357 Magnum remains the most effective personal protection caliber of all. It is proven to be more effective than any of the larger caliber cartridges, including larger caliber magnums. All of the .357 loads listed above provide impressive stopping power.

What is the point of handgun stopping power?

Handgun stopping power is a matter of the speed of incapacitation of a deadly human opponent. The point is to cause a bad guy to cease hostile action, even though he does not not want to. Whether he later dies or eventually recovers is a moot point in this discussion.

Is there a “man stopper” caliber for concealed carry?

Many believe there is no such thing as a “man stopper” or a handgun caliber for concealed carry that is capable of a “one-shot stop.” Technically, there is no handgun cartridge with the capability to “knock down” a person.