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I've had to shoot dogs with handguns. I like dogs and having to shoot them upsets me, especially when they are usually victims too. The fact that NONE of the calibers (a mix of 9mm, .40 S&W and .45 ACP) or rounds I used (mostly JHPs w/a few 9mm FMJs) reliably put the dogs down just adds to the problem. Short of a contact shot straight into the top of the skull, nothing resulted in instant incapacitation. My bottom line - if I have to shoot another dog I want it to be done as humanely as possible. That means quick and clean. Since I'm retired and not an LEO I probably won't be in any situations where I have to worry about using the rest of the ammo on whoever made it necessary for me to shoot the dog in the first place. So - If I have to do it again (and I have the option) I'll be using a shotgun w/#4 buck or #6 shot (probably a turkey load for the added charge weight/power). If it's outdoors I would consider 00 buck. (Yes, I keep a good mix on hand so I can use whatever's appropriate at the time.) To make it as effective as possible I'll be budgetting for a Vang comp. I've seen the results TR got with his and I'm sold on it. My .02 - Peregrino
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