.22LR as CCW - Page 3

iball · April 14th, 2008, 07:32 PM

Well, if you ever have to use that .22 and the BG finds out about it he's going to be really angry.
My opinion is that concealed-carry calibers should start at .4.

dan728 · April 14th, 2008, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OzarksMagic

i only carry .22 around my own hood. If I think it may be needed, i switch to .38.

I think you know the answer.

sass20485 · April 14th, 2008, 07:53 PM

Better than a sharp stick, and if you can scare away or deter a BG, fine, but it is not much of a man stopper. There are some equally small, yet more powerful options available. A Keltec, Guardian or Seecamp might be a better choice to increase your firepower, but maintain a small package. But any gun is better than NO gun to me, when you need one. A .22 will certainly hurt you.

AUTOMAG · April 14th, 2008, 07:56 PM

If that is all that you happen to have then I see nothing wrong with it!!! Check into what most hit men use.........a 22LR!!!! The Navy SEALS used a 22LR pistol called the Amphibian!! What do you think that was used for!!! Shot placement is all that matters in a defensive situation.

obxned · April 14th, 2008, 08:05 PM

Actually, .22 wounds are quiter often fatal, but that does you little good if the BG first kills you or your family.

Godskid · April 14th, 2008, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SIXTO

Yeah, you are a little bit. Sure a .22 might do the trick...but why take that gamble? There are plenty of better choices that require a gun no bigger or heavier than your tomcat.

Just want to point something out. The .22 is the Bobcat. The Tomcat is a .32...

Godskid · April 14th, 2008, 08:11 PM

I bought my wife a .22 Beretta Bobcat and had problems with reliability. I had to use hot rounds or the casings would stovepipe. I will not have her carry something that is unreliable. I bought her a .32 Beretta Tomcat. The .32 is centerfire and much more reliable. I have never had an issue with it. A gun that is unreliable is, in my opinion, more dangerous than not having one. I myself carry a Glock 27. Works every time!!

Bline · April 14th, 2008, 10:16 PM

I'm currently packing a .22 auto. Why? because my 12 guage doesn't fit in my pocket!! After dealing with some debt issues(lesson learned) it's all I got. If I were you and I had a .38 as well the .22 would be relegated to plinking duty where it belongs but as stated in previous posts, it beats spitballs by a small margin.

gold40 · April 14th, 2008, 10:46 PM

I often carry my Walther P-22 as a CCW. 10 accurate shots available, and would probably only need 2 or 3.

The ,22 is quick, has no recoil, and I shoot it very well. Its enough for me...

JERRY

BOOM-STICK Holsters · April 14th, 2008, 11:54 PM

I know a woman who shot an intruder nine times with a .22 revolver, and he lived through it. While I wouldn't volunteer to be shot by a .22, I definitely wouldn't carry one for self defense unless I had no other choice (at least it could serve as a visual deterrent).

I am not saying that .22's aren't deadly; there are a lot of people who have been killed by them. I've even heard arguments that they have a higher rate of death than injuries inflicted by a 9mm. I can honestly believe that, since they have a tendency to bounce around, which would probably cause a lot of internal bleeding, and I imagine it could be very difficult for a surgeon to find a .22 slug to remove it.

The thing is, you don't employ a pistol in self defense to kill someone; you use it to stop the threat they impose. This purpose is much better served by a larger, heavier caliber than the .22lr.

April 14th, 2008, 08:05 PM	#25
obxned Distinguished Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: OBX, NC Posts: 1,749	Actually, .22 wounds are quiter often fatal, but that does you little good if the BG first kills you or your family. __________________ http://www.obxammo.com/ There is only one gun law in this country, the 2nd Amendment. All else is bureaucratic nonsense that I choose to comply with or not at my discretion. When governments make laws, they must consider the unintended consequences.

April 14th, 2008, 10:16 PM	#28
Bline Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 228	I'm currently packing a .22 auto. Why? because my 12 guage doesn't fit in my pocket!! After dealing with some debt issues(lesson learned) it's all I got. If I were you and I had a .38 as well the .22 would be relegated to plinking duty where it belongs but as stated in previous posts, it beats spitballs by a small margin. __________________ In God we trust, everyone else keep your hands where I can see them. Rights are like muscles: If you don't excersise them they slowly disappear.

April 14th, 2008, 11:54 PM	#30
BOOM-STICK Holsters Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southern Missouri Posts: 534	I know a woman who shot an intruder nine times with a .22 revolver, and he lived through it. While I wouldn't volunteer to be shot by a .22, I definitely wouldn't carry one for self defense unless I had no other choice (at least it could serve as a visual deterrent). I am not saying that .22's aren't deadly; there are a lot of people who have been killed by them. I've even heard arguments that they have a higher rate of death than injuries inflicted by a 9mm. I can honestly believe that, since they have a tendency to bounce around, which would probably cause a lot of internal bleeding, and I imagine it could be very difficult for a surgeon to find a .22 slug to remove it. The thing is, you don't employ a pistol in self defense to kill someone; you use it to stop the threat they impose. This purpose is much better served by a larger, heavier caliber than the .22lr. __________________ Jeff Wright BOOM-STICK Holsters West Plains, Mo _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice Doggy' until you can find a big enough rock.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

April 14th, 2008, 07:32 PM	#21
iball Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 22	Well, if you ever have to use that .22 and the BG finds out about it he's going to be really angry. My opinion is that concealed-carry calibers should start at .4.

April 14th, 2008, 07:53 PM	#23
sass20485 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central FL Posts: 1,611	Better than a sharp stick, and if you can scare away or deter a BG, fine, but it is not much of a man stopper. There are some equally small, yet more powerful options available. A Keltec, Guardian or Seecamp might be a better choice to increase your firepower, but maintain a small package. But any gun is better than NO gun to me, when you need one. A .22 will certainly hurt you.

April 14th, 2008, 07:56 PM	#24
AUTOMAG Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. Posts: 73	If that is all that you happen to have then I see nothing wrong with it!!! Check into what most hit men use.........a 22LR!!!! The Navy SEALS used a 22LR pistol called the Amphibian!! What do you think that was used for!!! Shot placement is all that matters in a defensive situation.

April 14th, 2008, 08:11 PM	#27
Godskid Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 18	I bought my wife a .22 Beretta Bobcat and had problems with reliability. I had to use hot rounds or the casings would stovepipe. I will not have her carry something that is unreliable. I bought her a .32 Beretta Tomcat. The .32 is centerfire and much more reliable. I have never had an issue with it. A gun that is unreliable is, in my opinion, more dangerous than not having one. I myself carry a Glock 27. Works every time!!

April 14th, 2008, 10:46 PM	#29
gold40 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 32	I often carry my Walther P-22 as a CCW. 10 accurate shots available, and would probably only need 2 or 3. The ,22 is quick, has no recoil, and I shoot it very well. Its enough for me... JERRY