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srothstein wrote:...practice tactics instead of worrying about the ammo. The ammo choice won't make much different for a vest. The tactics are called a failure drill or a Mozambique drill. The old version was two tot he chest and one to the head. The original Mozambique was two to the chest, one to the head, and one to the hips (or so I was told).

Most police now are practicing failure drills as two shots to the center of mass, then aiming for the pelvic girdle (hips). A shot to the pelvic girdle is more likely to stop or slow the attacker than any not immediately fatal shot. It is also much easier to shoot the pelvic girdle than the head because it moves less as the person is walking or running and is larger than the head.

I am of the opinion that good tactics is usually a better choice than worrying about the weapon or ammo. There is very little effective difference in good quality equipment (just make sure you do have good quality), even in the different calibers. Whether you like Glock or 1911, JHP or FMJ, 9mm or .45acp, the tactics and shot placement are almost always going to be the determining factor, IMO. the rest is personal choice though it MIGHT make a slight difference.

karder wrote:Currently I am carrying a Colt Commander .45, which feeds everything I have tried in it. I am carrying JHP in the first clip for standard self-defense. I am then carrying two spare clips which I am loading with FMJ. I understand that if I have a shooter wearing a NIJ Type IIIA vest, FMJ won't likely penetrate, but still may provide more shock. Am I way off base here with my ammo choice? Any recommendations would be appreciated.