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I say 9mm Glock handgun as an example of a small semi-auto handgun (and also because I own a Glock 19, which I think of as the gold standard of semi-auto handguns). It is a purpose built machine for killing humans while being easily carried.

I actually have guns for most of the activities you mentioned (except shooting fish - that seems unnecessary, and I've been on quite a few boats), and the Glock isn't ideal for any of them.

I was under the impression that most LEO's used .40, not 9mm because yes, it isn't a particularly powerful round.



> It is a purpose built machine for killing humans while being easily carried.

Nonsense.

If that is the case, then one can only conclude that 99.995% of Glock pistols are defective, since they are never used to kill anyone.

> except shooting fish - that seems unnecessary, and I've been on quite a few boats

"Unnecessary" until the thrashing fish breaks your leg.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4100/4867089228_0c182849be_b.j...

Glocks are popular in this application as the polymer frame is more resistant to sea water.


What percentage of Glocks are capable of killing someone?


What percentage of kitchen meat cleavers and claw hammers are capable of killing someone?




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