Anyone carry a .22 cal. pistol?

[zonker1986]

I know someone who does, and she does because she can handle it well, shoot it well, and for her it is her choice. A nine shot 22 LR revolver. Her logic is , I think it's better to carry a gun I am comfortable with, can shoot well, can control, than a bigger gun that I can't do those things as well with. She is a firearms instructor, and a good one, but she knows and excepts her limitations. Can't argue with that logic.

I wish this "good" firearms instructor luck if she ever needs to use her Taurus 94 .22L for self defense. I guarantee you that her armed adversary will NOT be shooting at her with a .22.

[DefensiveCarry.com]

[Crowbait]

I read your post several times, and I really don't understand what the "Rant" is about??? Are you saying not to conceal carry a firearm.....

My apologies, I should have identified what exactly I was talking about. I was referring specifically to the Flashbang Holster for the ladies.

-Russ

[Exacto]

I agree Zonker, She is a good instructor on the shooting fundamentals, self defense tactics, not so much.

[Realleycat]

My apologies, I should have identified what exactly I was talking about. I was referring specifically to the Flashbang Holster for the ladies.

-Russ

You are right, they don't look very safe!!! Anything to make a buck...

[Jemsaal]

.22?

That's not the worst it can get. I carry the "pimp special" on occasion. The original Saturday Night Special, Ring of Fire .25 cal. At least the .22 has more penetration.

[brookl089]

SR22 Pistol.jpg

I'll carry my SR22 in the Crossbreed holster every once in a while for a change of pace. I only stack with Velocitor rounds and carry 2 extra mags with me. The SR22 is very accurate and just as deadly as anything else at close range. Ten shots within 2 1/2 seconds center mass and no recoil....you betch'a. Otherwise, the SR9c gets the call with HST 147 +P rounds.

Check out these two CCI videos on their Velocitor rounds (gel and wood test on part 2 video):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvK9QlQtrKI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdNkf...ture=endscreen

[45ACPonly]

I carry an M&P 9c, but have considered carrying my Ruger SR22 as a backup. Just not sure I need (or want) to carry a back-up. Which brings me to another question. How many here carry more than one firearm?

I carry 3 guns on me because I don't carry spare magazines for my primary gun and have a back up gun in the same caliber. My third gun is actually a full size pistol with 15 rounds mags and I do carry 2 spare magazines for it. The third gun is in a shoulder holster setup and will not be my go-to gun unless the first two guns are taken from me or I know I will be stuck in a gun fight and running isn't an option. If that is ever a case, I will always use my high-capacity gun to get back to my truck for a rifle that I didn't have on me.

Since I carry no wallet or a lot of junks such as iPod, 2 smart phones, and tons of changes, I can afford to be armed adequately. We all make a choice and that is mine. I don't carry a pocket knife either since I don't bring knife to a gun fight. Fortunately, I never had to use my guns and probably will keep it that way till the end of time. Living out in the sticks has its advantage.