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Handgun Stopping Power: The Definitive Study Paperback – January 1, 1992

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 42 ratings

Dramatic first-hand accounts of the results of handgun rounds fired into criminals by cops, storeowners, cabbies and others are the heart and soul of this long-awaited book. This is the definitive methodology for predicting the stopping power of handgun loads, the first to take into account what really happens when a bullet meets a man.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Paladin Pr; First Edition (January 1, 1992)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0873646533
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0873646536
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.13 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.75 x 0.75 x 11.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 42 ratings

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Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2013
This book takes statistical estimates of a bullet's stopping power and compares it to actual results from police reports and actual uses of firearms.

I'm writing this review because the negative reviews here ... well silly. The book offers facts and statistics, one of the issues with gun ownership is that once you buy a gun for personal defense you are SURE in your heart you made the right choice. ANYONE who questions that decision must be an idiot. The fact is the reason there are SO many types of guns is that no one meets ALL your needs or everyone's needs.

The books discussions on .32 and Silvertips was interesting, and alone is reason to buy the book.

Lots of things effect how and why a shot incapacitates a person. This book offers solid information and unbiased opinion. It is a good tool for any gun owner interested in making a personal decision for a gun for their own use.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2013
This book delivers what it promises, an exhaustive treatment of caliber, weight, and tip configuration giving optimum stopping power.

It doesn't fall into the trap of pure modelling, indeed it highlights when such modelling goes wrong. Instead the writers investigate actual shootings to see what effect bullets have in real world use.

Some of the results may surprise, the 357 Magnum trumping its big brother, and the 9mm being a pretty good cartridge after all.

All in all I recommend this book for people who want the complete story on handgun stopping power.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2014
There are few FACTUAL accounts in the study of human physical response. The data gathered is from both autopsies & first hand accounts. It is also WELL DOCUMENTED so that other verifiable agenda can be examined. Mostly from Law Enforcement documentation; it is an important work in it's own right.
However, it could use a better physical book binding. It's low cost is due to paperback form and since it may be a reference material I'm of the opinion, the binding should be more ridged.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2014
This is a good study of what works and what does not work in a gunfight as far as type of caliber and loads that are used. Bottom line nothing works all the time so train hard and avoid the fight if possible.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2015
The Ballistics Bible. Marshall and Sanow answer all the questions and settle all the debates. A MUST read for every person who carries for protection.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2015
An indispensable book in my library as doctor and shooter.
Very fine technical work that clarifies and lets compare ballistic results.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2013
This book covers what Street Stoppers might not cover. Both books give you a lot of information that found valuable.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2010
There is NO perfect hand gun round! Hand gun use described in real world examples instead of theoretical models. The most comprehensive study on the subject so far.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 4, 2021
Great book, learned a lot