.22 for defense

[jdb]

Anyone carry a .22 pistol concealed?

[Ridgeratt]

My Dad used to carry a 22 mag Derringer all the time.

[Bean Counter]

Not me. I might take a .22 mag over nothing at all, but a .22lr is kind of a joke to me. 

[carpsniperg2]

Something is always better then nothing but I would go to 22 mag for sure.

[ghosthunter]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gbVY4gT5P20

[b.roberts]

I have, but only when I don't have a bigger gun option.  I frequently carry a .22 ruger pistol while hunting.  I don't want to leave a gun locked in my truck while parked at a trailhead so my .22 is what I carry.  I wouldn't call a .22 a joke, too many people have died from the puny little rimfire.

For normal day to day carry, there are much better options.

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[hoytem]

Very cool video. I firmly believe any gun is better than no gun. Probably not ideal but as for practical concealed carry a .22 might not be a bad choice. I only mean practical in terms of weight, size and conceal ability. 👍

[Wingin it]

Assuming we are looking to protect ourselves from two legged threats? If you put a .22 round in the kill zone the target will die, at least eventually. The problem is that a .22 is lacking a bit in the power punch knock down zone. The threat may just keep coming at you before they expire. I would definitely opt for something larger if at all possible.

[jrebel]

I often carry a .22 mag revolver.  Love how light and concealable it is for summer weather......matter of fact, I carried it today.   

[jdb]

What if you had a .22 that you knew inside and out, fired on a weekly basis. Let's say you took a job as like sheep herder and you carried a .22 pistol for vermin and you shot it daily and accuralty like it's almost an extension of you. Within reason if you see something that you want to shoot you draw and shoot and it's just second nature. Then would a .22 pistol be acceptable for carry? I'm just making conversation not advocating just trying to get an interesting discussion

[huntingfool7]

The biggest downside to a .22 for defense is that the ammo is more likely to result in a dud than centerfire ammo.  May not be an issue with a revolver but a semi auto could quickly become just a blunt object to hit with.  The little Beretta Bobcat is a great carry gun but it would require a pocket knife to clear a dud.

[Bean Counter]

The biggest downside to a .22 for defense is that the ammo is more likely to result in a dud than centerfire ammo.  May not be an issue with a revolver but a semi auto could quickly become just a blunt object to hit with.  The little Beretta Bobcat is a great carry gun but it would require a pocket knife to clear a dud.

^ that

Assuming we are looking to protect ourselves from two legged threats? If you put a .22 round in the kill zone the target will die, at least eventually. The problem is that a .22 is lacking a bit in the power punch knock down zone. The threat may just keep coming at you before they expire. I would definitely opt for something larger if at all possible.

^ + that .

Yes a .22lr that cuts the hepatic artery will lead to mortality... a lot slower than a round from a 9mm or .38 Special. No, you don't need a 10mm or .45ACP, but use enough gun. 

[whackmaster]

it's a poor day anything put's a hole in ya

[JimmyHoffa]

wouldn't be the first choice, but would take it if it was all I had.  Hinkley used a .22 revolver.

[Dan-o]

A 22 pistol will stop almost anyone..... likely without firing a shot.

I know it would stop me.