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The truth is, handguns are rather anemic compared to long arms. Marksmanship matters more than caliber. That said, as I stated elsewhere, my preference for big, slow bullets is mostly because of muzzle blast. In a self defense encounter, you aren't likely to have time to get your earplugs in...

There are only two ways to get more stopping power - more velocity or more mass. Many years ago, a friend let me shoot his .357 Magnum, a Ruger Speed Six if I recall correctly. I think it was loaded with 125 grain +P loads. I was completely unimpressed with the recoil. I'm not a big man, but I...

Beautiful rifle, and it may indeed deliver the fun, but not for me. Springfield Armory has chosen not to offer a left handed action. I'm a left eye dominant southpaw. I'll have to stick to Savage and Ruger for my rimfires.