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Expansion Characteristics Learned the Hard Way

devilrob1979

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If anybody has any doubt that Georgia Arms' new 185gr .45 ACP JHPs have any problem expanding should take a look at the round that's on my counter. It was taken out of my siding. I broke up with my girlfriend today and she decided to commit suicide over it. Luckily she failed and only managed to shatter her clavicle. Needless to say, I'm pretty upset. I have to go down to the sheriff's office tomorrow and see about getting my gun back. I never saw this happening.
 
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So...... Your girlfriend shoots herself today and you post a thread about the bullet expansion????

You're obviously very upset about it.
 
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Well, he IS concerned about getting his gun back, too. Wow. I'm losing faith in people a little more each day...
 
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What they said. WTF over? You seem pretty busted up about your ex.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 762frmafr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I don't know about everyone else, but this thread is worthless without pics!!</div></div>

What he said!!
 
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Yeah lets see some pics - the bullet before/after. The entry/exit wound. The girlfriend pre-attempt/Post-attempt. You know all the normal stuff a post like this would yield....

BTW - you appear to be the single coldest SOB I have ever seen. I mean who posts shit on the internet the day after somebody close attempts to check out?

Unless you post the requested pics..I call BS on you, the girlfriend, the gun and the ammo
 
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Some people communicate in strange ways.
She's better off.
 
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Or maybe she's a crazy bitch he's glad to be rid of?
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mr blasty</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Or maybe she's a crazy bitch he's glad to be rid of? </div></div>
kinda what i was thinking but didn't want to be the first to say it.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 762frmafr</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mr blasty</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Or maybe she's a crazy bitch he's glad to be rid of? </div></div>
kinda what i was thinking but didn't want to be the first to say it. </div></div>

You sure can't rule it out.
 
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I have to disagree with a few folks here. The fact that after Devilrob breaks up with his GF, and she then tries to whack herself, shows that this was a crazy bitch and he is better off without that liability.
I went through a similar circumstance, and believe me, he is better off without her, and I TOTALLY understand his attitude.
 
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I think the primary issue is, why in the world could a crazy (ex)GF have access to his guns? I would prevent that just for the sake of self preservation.

I'm also trying to figure out what kind of suicide attempt would put a bullet through her shoulder...
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ZLBubba</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think the primary issue is, why in the world could a crazy (ex)GF have access to his guns? I would prevent that just for the sake of self preservation.

I'm also trying to figure out what kind of suicide attempt would put a bullet through her shoulder... </div></div>
It's called flinching during trigger press. Seen it more than once on a failed suicide attempt. Even saw pics of one where the 22lr bullet skidded around the scull under the skin and came out the other side.
 
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I am sure GA Arms appreciates the endorsement...
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SA_Friday</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ZLBubba</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think the primary issue is, why in the world could a crazy (ex)GF have access to his guns? I would prevent that just for the sake of self preservation.

I'm also trying to figure out what kind of suicide attempt would put a bullet through her shoulder... </div></div>
It's called flinching during trigger press. Seen it more than once on a failed suicide attempt. Even saw pics of one where the 22lr bullet skidded around the scull under the skin and came out the other side. </div></div>

Enlighten me. How does the muzzle move from the temple to the clavicle on a flinch?
 
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You would be VERY suprised to learn that MOST women when attempting suicide are VERY reluctant to shoot themselves in the head.

The almost ALWAYS go for a center mass/heart shot... Most are soo concerned with there looks that head shots are NOT attempted.

And.. YES... i have worked my fair share of them as LEO..

And I agree...... she was a liability that could have easily cost him everything.

Matt. (LEO SOUTH GA.)
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shankster</div><div class="ubbcode-body">.
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DADT?
 
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The escort service is all you really need, anyway.

Well that, and a pile of money.
 
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Since it is quite clear she was a little crazy, you should feel lucky that she didn't try and turn the gun on you first. RIP Phil Hartmen
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: The Mechanic</div><div class="ubbcode-body">+1 on bad taste, bad karma. Some things are better kept to yourself. </div></div>

Agreed. She had a gun, she didn't shoot her ex., or anyone else. Perhaps all the reference to "crazy" can mean distraught or depressed.

Hopefully she's OK and from the demeanor of this thread she is better off without the company of the poster and he without her.
 
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anyway, you got pics or what?
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mm128</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You would be VERY suprised to learn that MOST women when attempting suicide are VERY reluctant to shoot themselves in the head.

The almost ALWAYS go for a center mass/heart shot... Most are soo concerned with there looks that head shots are NOT attempted.

And.. YES... i have worked my fair share of them as LEO..

And I agree...... she was a liability that could have easily cost him everything.

Matt. (LEO SOUTH GA.) </div></div>

I have heard this before. Vanity over pragmatism till the bitter end - out_f*ckin_standingly intelligent.

To the OP - I get it. Be smart, you're makin tracks - keep making tracks for the rest of your life - do not hang around this gal b/c she will pull you and any future children under the fuckin bus - know it.

Aside from that, learn some social graces - knock a few edges off the account so as not to upset all manner of folk. When you tell this story again - say it was 5 yrs ago, you gracefully exited the relationship after doing what you could reasonably do to get her some help; when pressed - your contact has been spotty but you have always wished her the best and kept her in your prayers - then segue back into the massive mushroom effect of the round.


Seriously - drop this like a hot rock.


Good luck
 
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I have 5 years of writing checks left because I got too attached to a crazy one. RUN AWAY !!!
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: marduk185</div><div class="ubbcode-body">whats her digits? i mean hey...extra holes </div></div>

LMFAO.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Devilrob1979</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Needless to say, I'm pretty upset. I have to go down to the sheriff's office tomorrow and see about getting my gun back.</div></div>

That should be in a Hallmark card
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: VAJayJayPunisher</div><div class="ubbcode-body">would a sucking chest wound feel like a vagina? </div></div>
Except for the bone fragments.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: VAJayJayPunisher</div><div class="ubbcode-body">would a sucking chest wound feel like a vagina? </div></div>

I'm surprised this hasn't become someones signature line already.
 
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Where is the damn pics???? If someone shot themselves with my own gun in my house, the first thing I would do is take a damn picture and show it.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: GardDog223</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have 5 years of writing checks left because I got too attached to a crazy one. RUN AWAY !!!</div></div>
now those are words to to teach to your sons.
 
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Sorry about your gun lad sometimes they keep the gun and will not give it back sounds like they can have the girl. I am glad shes all right and you did not get shot regards
 
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o.k so wow that sucks , glad your not hurt haven't had anything like that happen to me ... don't want it to
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: VAJayJayPunisher</div><div class="ubbcode-body">would a sucking chest wound feel like a vagina? </div></div>
yes!
 
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Does she have a sister?
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j/k this is a pretty F'd up story if it's true. I guess we all have our way of dealing with these situations.
 
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Sir I do not know you or the details of your relationship, so I will refrain from commenting on such. However, since the OP is about the "expansion characteristics" of the GA 185gr bullet I am inclined to agree with Captain Kick Ass in that a photo will go a long way to illustrate these "expansion characteristics".