.22 for defense

[2labs]

  assassins choice!

[HighlandLofts]

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

But Reagan & Brady lived a good many years afterwards, if Hinkley would of used a larger caliber handgun more then likely both Reagan and Brady would bite the big one.

Hoffa on the other hand...............................................................

[huntnphool]

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.

 The OP didn't specify rimfire.

 I carry a .22 caliber daily, low recoil, high capacity, long range, light weight, armor piercing, and I've never had a dud.

[Sliverslinger]

Not advocating the .22 as a personal carry weapon, but in 1989 the DOJ determined it probably that more people had been killed by a .22 in the U.S. than any other caliber. So clearly it is lethal- just how immediately incapacitating is the issue.

[huntnphool]

Not advocating the .22 as a personal carry weapon, but in 1989 the DOJ determined it probably that more people had been killed by a .22 in the U.S. than any other caliber. So clearly it is lethal- just how immediately incapacitating is the issue.

 In 2009, US Army Major Nidal Hasan killed 13, and severely injured (immediately incapacitating) 30 more, in the Fort Hood "workplace violence" shooting.....all with a .22 caliber handgun.

 A big caliber handgun that you can not keep the muzzle on target with is not as effective as the one you can.

[Duckslayer89]

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.

I never thought of this, good point

[Squidward]

NAA 22mag almost always in my pocket, 9 & 44 don't always fit in the pocket, so they do no good while at home. Better to have one with you even if it is a small one. Remember rule #1 in a gun fight. "Have a GUN". Squidward

[runamuk]

Anyone carry a .22 pistol concealed?

yes

[CP]

A .22 is far from a joke.  With quality ammo it can be a good choice for those who can’t handle the recoil of a larger caliber.  It does have only a 31% one shot stopping power, but don’t stop with only one shot.

[theleo]

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

I'd think in that case you're moving more towards an open carry size pistol. A 4" Colt Woodsman might be a good compromise though.

[Special T]

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

I know it would stop me.

My brother snatched one out of a guys hand while pointed at him and beat the piss out him with it. Id carry something bigger.

[Special T]

And only if I was gona pull the trigger.

I would not go buy one but if it was what I had, well ok then. If I needed a summertime pocket gun id either go with an airlight $357 or a bond style derriger in what ever caliber gun I already owned. I think you get a good deal on multipal barrels when you buy the gun.

[Alchase]

Not advocating the .22 as a personal carry weapon, but in 1989 the DOJ determined it probably that more people had been killed by a .22 in the U.S. than any other caliber. So clearly it is lethal- just how immediately incapacitating is the issue.

 In 2009, US Army Major Nidal Hasan killed 13, and severely injured (immediately incapacitating) 30 more, in the Fort Hood "workplace violence" shooting.....all with a .22 caliber handgun.

 A big caliber handgun that you can not keep the muzzle on target with is not as effective as the one you can.

Phool,

Nidal used a FN Five-seven pistol Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum revolver.

[magnanimous_j]

A .22 wouldn't be my first choice, but the .22 you have on you is better than the .45 you have at home.

Most days I just carry a pocket knife, and in a fight, I'd much rather have the .22 than that, so I guess it's all a matter of perspective.

[huntnphool]

Not advocating the .22 as a personal carry weapon, but in 1989 the DOJ determined it probably that more people had been killed by a .22 in the U.S. than any other caliber. So clearly it is lethal- just how immediately incapacitating is the issue.

 In 2009, US Army Major Nidal Hasan killed 13, and severely injured (immediately incapacitating) 30 more, in the Fort Hood "workplace violence" shooting.....all with a .22 caliber handgun.

 A big caliber handgun that you can not keep the muzzle on target with is not as effective as the one you can.

Phool,

Nidal used a FN Five-seven pistol Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum revolver.

 A 357 was found on him, but all his victims were shot with the .22 caliber FiveSeveN.