Why The Obsession With "One Shot Stop" Statistics?

[arkythehun]

why do we still hear so much about one shot stopping capability? Especially given that even a single .45 round has been shown to be insufficient, given the right circumstances.

Fire Away!

Have you seen the price of ammo lately? Second shots cost money! And you use up a valuable primer, bullet, and powder, and likely won't be able to replace them without spending even more, or waiting for a lucky hit at wally world...

Good point. Keep a bayonet handy and after the first shot, start slicing and dicing. I can't remember, is it still legal to collect ears?

[Frosch]

why do we still hear so much about one shot stopping capability? Especially given that even a single .45 round has been shown to be insufficient, given the right circumstances.

Fire Away!

Have you seen the price of ammo lately? Second shots cost money! And you use up a valuable primer, bullet, and powder, and likely won't be able to replace them without spending even more, or waiting for a lucky hit at wally world...

Good point. Keep a bayonet handy and after the first shot, start slicing and dicing. I can't remember, is it still legal to collect ears?

What do you mean, "still"?