Just f'n hit 'em - finish them later, if needed...

The commonly accepted number for ft/lbs in a punch delivered by the "average" person of about 150 pounds is 230.  Math guys - no picking of nits.  We know there are many variables.  We'll use this number for discussion purposes.

Let's get this out of the way first: "K - BS!!  The lowly .22 punches a clean hole in a skull, and it only has about 100 ft/.lbs on the low end of the scale!"

Correct - and the primary difference is that the .22 is delivering all of that energy in a focused manner at a point of impact only .22" diameter.  Your punch delivers energy over a much wider area, even if you are good and know how to punch properly (which, by the way, is essentially with 2 knuckles)

To get an idea of how much force can be delivered by a simple punch, stand behind a heavy bag and let a big guy hit the bag.  You will step to the rear.  You will take some abuse.

What has any of this got to do with anything?

Kenny posted about whether one should aim for the head or chest of an armored man coming at you.

Kenny includes all of the right reasons for going center-mass, even if you know you won't penetrate his vest or plate.  The energy of the rounds will transfer and will fuck up his entire plan.  And the guys behind him will have to adjust.

That gives you time.  Time is what you will need most.

Hit his plate or IIIA with a 9mm or a double tap, and he's got issues.  If you answer the door with a .223 or .308, bigger problems.  And many of you plan to answer the door with the 12 gauge for many reasons we all know - and now considered in the light of this conversation, you can see that a load of .00 to the vest will be as close to a Chevy as you're likely to keep in the house.

In a fist fight you don't always go for the knock-out punch first.  Sometimes it is best to simply step aside, let him trip and then stomp the back of his head.

Why should a firefight be any different in tactics?

The tactics aren't any different. 

Here's the link to Kenny's piece.

Kerodin
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