smartdude47,Jun 10 2006

10:19 PM

dude, you know what a magnum is right?  it goes faster than the speed of sound, its not unique in any way, lots of weapons shoot faster than the speed of sound, magnums aren't as special as you think, i mean, if you shoot something alive without any type of armor with it (i actually do shoot guns, i would know) than yes it blows a pretty big exit wound through the target, however, as far as armor goes, i dont really see it being all-powerfull, and by this time they probably have mastered body armor, most likely using water, since it is very good at stopping bullets, which is why if you jump into a pool and someone shoots at you, the bullets pretty much shatter, and are nonlethal by the time they get to your depth, assuming you have a depth....do you research any of this stuff?  i only have basic knowledge here, lol!



however...an XL frame might be somewhat useful, lol!


S&W Model 500----very powerful, can take down an elephant, yet still kinda odd for the future,  :?  , i still think we need future weapons for the future

MetroidSlayer17,Jun 10 2006

09:43 PM

competent elephant hunter

-058-,Jun 11 2006

03:40 AM

If I shoot someone with a .357 Magnum at a meter's distance, and shoot someone else with an assault rifle--one shot from each, mind--the guy hit by the Magnum is going to feel it just a little bit more.

There's nothing special about a Magnum bullet...oh, right, except for what gives it its freaking name. The Magnum was designed because bigger handguns were needed--it literally means "big". Magnum handguns shoot a LOT larger projectiles than most handguns, which by the nature of acceleration, inertia, and velocity deal out a greater kinetic force, resulting in a greater amount of damage.

The Royal Marines are one of many Human fighting forces, all of them equiped with equally advanced technology, if in different areas. Don't argue with me about my own universe because you cannot win. I can see where this confusion arises from, and I apologize for the lack of clarity.

I don't need a lecture on the mechanics of firearms; I know how they work. A sidearm is issued to riflemen because it's more effective in close-combat situations such as room-clearing. It doesn't matter what you say because that's a fact and facts aren't discounted by opinions. I am well aware that a pistol is less accurate than a rifle; that is why they aren't used in long-ranged combat.

A metal plate is actually NOT the most effective ballistic protection, even when compared with water. A metal plate still conveys the kinetic force, which is what does the damage, not just the penetration. It's also a lot easier to blast a hole in a metal plate than a malleable material--it's no myth that bendy objects can withstand more than rigid ones; that's why spiderweb is stronger than steel, that's why titanium is stronger than most metals, that's why buildings in earthquake areas are built to wiggle and twist instead of stand firm. The reason water does such a good job of stopping bullets is that usually, there's a rather large amount of water for the kinetic force to be conveyed through and fast, which severely decreases the bullet's velocity.