In article >,
Dan Abel > wrote:
> > I was informed (thru a lot of reading) that my .357 magnum Ruger Redhawk
> > pistol was actually rather dangerous for home defense purposes. That
> > whole issue of over-penetration and the danger of collateral damage
> > scares the crap out of me. I care more than that.
>
> I don't know that much, but I would suggest checking it out some more.
> Aren't there the same issues with over-penetration and collateral damage
> with #4 buckshot, depending on the powder load?
>
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> Dan Abel
>
> Petaluma, California, USA
#4 buckshot is considered to be the smallest load that is effective and
reduces the wall penetration problem. Most people endorse the use of 00
buckshot.
You may as well use a 9mm. ;-)
Gabriel Suarez recommends #7 1/2 or #8 birdshot for close range indoor
use, or #4 buckshot.
But, I've only read one book so far on using a shotgun for home defense.
"The Tactical Shotgun" By Suarez.
He's a retired LAPD.
Every other tactical manual I've read so far stresses the moral and
legal implications of pistol (and rifle) ammo for the over-penetration
issue.
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