carry gun???

[wraithen]

22's kill bc people don't think about them being deadly. The bouncing around inside thing was started during the 5.56/.223 hype. Bullets do what they do and upon impact aren't all that predictable. "hearing" that the 9mm is crap but willing to use a .22 sounds a bit weird. The FMJ's are great at doing the swiss cheese thing, I've seen it take multiple 7.62 rounds to bring a guy down. You can watch the youtube video of the insurgent still trying to fire an rpg after a volley of 5.56 hits him from a saw, he's still trying until the tracer round hits him in the head. Bottom line is, the 22 can kill if aimed and hits an instant incapacity spot. The 9mm on up will do the same, missing the mark however, massive trauma is always better than minimal trauma. 

[dscubame]

Sure, run the .22 mag until you bank enough cash to swing your next handguns purchase. I'm a sucker for a good 1911 and I have more .45's in my safe than all my other handguns combined. I've had a Kel-Tec PMR 30 on order for almost 2 years. Had to wait for them to work out some design/ magazine issues. Should be a fun .22 mag, 30 rounds in the magazine and one in the pipe. Topped off with some CCI Maxi-Mag +V's, you wouldn't want to be out in front of it.

Kel-Tec PMR 30.

If I can find one I am going to go buy one of these Kel Tec's tomorrow, not for carry just to have and plink with. 

[brokenvet]

Don't want a 9mm but your asking about a .22?

That's funny. 

I would take a 9mm over a .22 for conceal carry.

[oneezreiter]

If you have financial constraints you may want to consider a .38 special, there are several that are reasonably priced.

[Bean Counter]

My primary carry gun is chambered in .40S&W. My backup is a .38 Special. Both are loaded with hollow points. The .45ACP is not a magic talisman that will "drop an attacker in his tracks." Anyone who thinks that carrying one entitles them to expect a.quick gunfight is in for a big surprise.

Doubled velocity has a quadroupling effect on  kinetic energy, whereas doubling mass only doubles kinetic energy. This is plain physics, folks. On the other hand we have big egoes, Hollywood, and gun company marketing that conflagerates practical judgement in all too many American gun owners. I wouldnt want to be shot with a .22mag, especially if.it was loaded with hollow points, and I tend to think that a hit with a .22 is better than a miss with a .45. Just my 

[arrowflinger]

Here is mine!!!


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[KFhunter]

Well,  it is known that potential attackers will back away from what they perceive a deadly weapon.

I'll have to do some digging to back this statement up, but I've read or seen somewhere that an attacker is much more likely to continue an advance or attack when faced with a "small pistol" vs a big dirty harry gun.

I dunno why, it just is.


So, by carring a 45 an attacker might be more prone to back off and you wouldn't even have to fire.

think of it as that spine chilling sound of racking a shotgun in the dark - stops the attack then and there



but I still think a .22 would be a great investment for anyone legally able to own such and wishes to improve their handgun skills on the cheap

[buckfvr]

Sure, run the .22 mag until you bank enough cash to swing your next handguns purchase. I'm a sucker for a good 1911 and I have more .45's in my safe than all my other handguns combined. I've had a Kel-Tec PMR 30 on order for almost 2 years. Had to wait for them to work out some design/ magazine issues. Should be a fun .22 mag, 30 rounds in the magazine and one in the pipe. Topped off with some CCI Maxi-Mag +V's, you wouldn't want to be out in front of it.

Kel-Tec PMR 30.

If I can find one I am going to go buy one of these Kel Tec's tomorrow, not for carry just to have and plink with.

This beauty is also in my near future......if anyone had an idea what it was they faced with this pointed at them, Im sure they would rethink their motives....not a substitute for my .44 mag, but I want one anyway.

[724wd]

people keep saying you can shoot the .22 mag on the cheap... where are you buying ammo?     i've seen the opposite, 9mm available much cheaper than .22 mag.

that said, i carry a .38 +p J-frame.   

[longrangekiller]

 

[KFhunter]

ya I guess you got a point there if you order FMJ military stuff
 
I dunno, could pratice with that too, might as well but I suggest also pratice with some of your carry rounds too - no surprises!

[Special T]

performance is ALWAYS better with good ammo...Anything that goes bang is better than a rock. If you feed it good ammo find a inexpensive revolver used.... several here have said a 38sp... With good ammo, better than either a 22mag or 9mm IMO... I want a 1911 but have yet to find the $$$ to get one... 45 ball ammo vs 38spl HD round? 38spl every day wins... Either way anything that is in good condition for a good price is worth it.

[DBHAWTHORNE]

due to all the violence that is happening in WA state i have decided to buy a pistol, i found a 22 mag for a good price and was wondering if it would be a good carry pistol. i cant afford a new pistol or i would buy a springfield 1911 GI mode. but the real question is would a well placed 22 mag round drop a attacker??

and no i don't want a 9mm there worthless to me my cousin was in Iraq and told me he had to shoot several people several times to drop them

i have a mossberg 500 for home defence and need to expand my armory


thanks
ddjj1991.

9mm isn't worthless. It's the Full Metal Jackets we have to use that causes the problems... You use good self defense rounds and the bad guy is going hit the ground crying like a little baby....certainly going to be more effective than a 22 mag.

[FC]

people keep saying you can shoot the .22 mag on the cheap... where are you buying ammo?     i've seen the opposite, 9mm available much cheaper than .22 mag.

I want to know the same thing so I can stock up! 

[Fishaholic]

people keep saying you can shoot the .22 mag on the cheap... where are you buying ammo?     i've seen the opposite, 9mm available much cheaper than .22 mag.

that said, i carry a .38 +p J-frame.   

22 mag ammo- 8.75 for a box of 50    http://www.luckygunner.com/bulk-22-wmr-ammo-22wmr40tmjfiocchi-50

9mm ammo- 10.00 to 12.00 for a box of 50     http://ammo.net/9mm-ammo


regardless i have a small gun fund


22 Mag 40 Gr. Solid Point FMC-1180fps

9MM 124 GRAIN FMJ-1090fps