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I don't worry about over penetration in a SD scenario. I do know what or who is on the other side of the wall in my home. There are situations where you may need to shoot through a sheet-rock wall to stop a threat. I treat the pistol as the tool to get me to where my 870 or my 6.8SPC SBR is located. I keep the S&B 00 low recoil 2.5"shells in the extended tube.
The "practice what you plan to use" is the main reason for going to the range. There are also drills that need to be practiced:
1) The Draw, this can be accomplished in your living room with a cleared gun
2) Pistol Presentation, getting your pistol on target as quickly and efficiently as possible
3) Point-Shooting, this is a targeting method (some people do not use this drill)
4) Clearing Jams, Tap & Rack, there are a few names for this drill but it is to quickly clear various types of jams and get another round in the chamber
5) Rapid Reloading, especially with larger calibers or small guns that have 10 rounds or less
I was trained in the Israeli Carry method of carrying my pistol. I have a loaded magazine inserted into the pistol but without a round in the chamber. This adds an extra step after I draw my pistol I then have to rack the slide to charge it. In my drills I also include racking the slide one handed with both hands. I practice my two-hand grip, strong side one handed, weak side one handed in both supported and non-supported stances.
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Tony
NE ATL
'04 XLT regular cab 3.slo stepside
Semi retirement