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Title: Trayvon Martin Killed By Single Gunshot Fired From 'Intermediate Range,' Autopsy Shows
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By NBC News and msnbc.com
URL Source: http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2 ... ?chromedomain=openchannel&lite
Published: May 16, 2012
Author: By NBC News and msnbc.com
Post Date: 2012-05-16 20:20:15 by Brian S
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Comments: 71
Florida teenager Trayvon Martin died from a single gunshot wound to the chest fired from “intermediate range,” according to an autopsy report reviewed Wednesday by NBC News. The official report, prepared by the medical examiner in Volusia County, Fla., also found that the 17-year-old Martin had one other fresh injury – a small abrasion, no more than a quarter-inch in size – on his left ring finger below the knuckle. Separately, a medical report on Martin’s alleged killer, 28-year-old George Zimmerman, prepared by his personal physician the day after Martin’s shooting in Sanford, Fla., on Feb. 26, found that the Neighborhood Watch volunteer suffered a likely broken nose, swelling, two black eyes and cuts to the scalp. That report, first reported Tuesday by ABC News, also was reviewed by NBC News. Advertise | AdChoices Both documents are part of a mountain of evidence – up to 300 pages and 67 CDs of witness statements, surveillance videos and other material-- expected to be made public soon in connection with the second-degree murder case against Zimmerman. Zimmerman allegedly shot Martin during a confrontation inside the gated community in Sanford where Zimmerman was a neighborhood volunteer and where Martin was visiting his father’s fiancée. After first reporting a suspicious person in the neighborhood in a phone call to Sanford police, Zimmerman followed the teenager before a fatal confrontation that remains shrouded in mystery.
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#1. To: Brian S (#0)
Textbook case of self-defense. But thanks for playing.
What was the weapon that Zimmerman used? Do you know? EDIT: Nevermind, found it. Kel-Tec 9 mm. I can tell you this, it was most likely within 8-10 feet max, or Z likely would have missed. I own a Kel-Tec 9 mm and it's not accurate at all beyond that distance.
Try the Springfield XD-9 with a 4" barrel. Surprisingly good.
Right now I'm leaning toward the Springfield 1911. Haven't owned or fired a 1911 in years. Maybe a S&W. What I'd really like to find is a mid 20's Colt. But they're so pricey. In a 1911 would you go with Springfield or S&W? Or what?
Kimber, hands down. For the money, you absolutely can't beat them. They've figured out a way to mass-produce match-grade weapons for a price slightly above the typical price for a non-match version of Colt or S&W. My absolute favorite:
Excellent choice! That may very well be what I end up with. I like the Tactical Custom II.
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#3. To: Capitalist Eric (#1)
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#4. To: We The People (#3)
#6. To: Capitalist Eric, sneakypete (#4)
#16. To: We The People (#6)
In a 1911 would you go with Springfield or S&W? Or what?
Specifications
Caliber: .45 ACP
Height (inches) 90° to barrel: 5.25
Weight (ounces) with empty magazine: 38
Length (inches): 8.7
Magazine capacity: 7
Recoil spring (pounds): 16.0
Full-length guide rod
Also available: 9 mm
FrameMaterial: Stainless steel
Finish: Satin silver
Width (inches): 1.28
SlideMaterial: Stainless steel
Finish: Satin silver
Front serrations
BarrelLength (inches): 5
Material: Steel, match grade
Stainless steel match grade bushing
Twist rate (left hand): 16
SightsFixed low profile
Radius (inches): 6.8
GripsBlack synthetic
Double diamond
TriggerAluminum, match grade
Factory setting (approximate pounds): 4.0 - 5.0
MSRP:$964.00
#18. To: Capitalist Eric (#16)
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