As far as real guns go, thats why they came up with the 6.8...expensive uppers and expensive ammo..but perfect...And when it comes to handguns...theres a reason why I like a .40 over the .45 and 9mm.. As far as a happy medium, but when you are putting 2 into a heart and one into someones head it won't matter if its a .22 or a ma duece..