Would you carry a 22lr ?

[javbike]

Less Isn’t Always More: Drawbacks to Small Concealed Carry Guns - The Shooter's Log

Small guns are certainly a compromise that not everyone is willing to make. Pocket pistols may be easy to carry, but they have drawbacks.

blog.cheaperthandirt.com

Good article on choice of carry options

 

[Old_Me]

nope.

the smallest caliber i'll carry is 9mm

 

[HansGruber]

I will, and I do.

 

[javbike]

I will, and I do.

Hans let me guess a revolver correct?

 

[Snake45]

No. And it's not because I don't trust the "stopping power" of the .22LR round, it's because I don't trust its reliability.

I love .22 handguns, and I'd put my collection of them up against anyone's. I love owning them, I love shooting them, and I've shot them A LOT. I can't think of one of my .22 semiautos that hasn't had a "jam" of some sort at one time or another. They're USUALLY 100% reliable in function, but "usually" isn't good enough for a SD weapon. You need 100% all the time, every time.

Revolvers? 100% reliable in function, but you still face the problem of .22LR ignition. I don't own any kind of .22 or have shot any kind of .22 ammo, regardless of cost or "quality," that hasn't gone click instead of bang at some point.

If I HAD to rely on a .22 for SD, it would be a DA revolver. At least when the round doesn't go off, you can just pull the trigger for a fresh round to come up. And it would be an 8, 9, or 10-shot DA revolver at that.

(Mic drop.)

 

[Blackmesa96]

Sure, as a backup. Loaded with Federal Punch. A well placed round from a .22 will cause most two legged threats to reconsider their options.

 

[OkiePewPew]

As an able bodied adult, no I wouldn't carry it. There's too many other options available that are more reliable and pack more of a punch. If I was much older, I might consider differently. But even then there's pistols like the Shield EZ that make the 22 kinda pointless.

 

[HansGruber]

Hans let me guess a revolver correct?

S&W 43C.

 

[Belt Fed]

No, not even as a backup. a 380 is much more reliable as a backup and just as small and concealable

 

[Belt Fed]

it's because I don't trust its reliability.

^^^^^ This, had many not go off and the edge was hit hard on many makes of ammo.

 

[belladonna]

No. I don't own any and I am already well equipped (for ME, anyway ) with 9mm, .45ACP and .380.

 

[Belt Fed]

Far as hunting with 22's, they make a fine squirrel rifle, but then again i used to hunt squirrels with a 32 caliber smokepole. and still would today. 22 handguns are a blast to shoot and cheap practice but for a life threatening situation, no thanks.

 

[Bassbob]

No. I have many very concealable and more effective options.

 

[Mr.W.]

I certainly would, if presented no other option.

 

[Sld1959]

Yes

 

[Talyn]

I carry one type as a last-resort back-up to more capable options.

 

[Bassbob]

I certainly would, if presented no other option.

I think almost anyone would. It's like saying yeah, I'd drive a Prius if I had no other choice.

 

[Recusant]

Is it just me or is this daja vu all over again?

Pint-Sized 22s: What Good are They?

Small rimfire revolvers are good for practice, and field use as a pest-popper or plinker. https://www.shootingwire.com/features/f6af94a6-9d47-4711-af75-031143eb1f9a

www.thearmorylife.com

 

[papa]

I would and did today. In fact I just took it out of my pocket a few minutes ago to be replaced with my .380 . I was at my sister's funeral and didn't want anyone to know I was armed. I took my NAA .22LR in the leather pocket holster I have for it.

 

[javbike]

I would and did today. In fact I just took it out of my pocket a few minutes ago to be replaced with my .380 . I was at my sister's funeral and didn't want anyone to know I was armed. I took my NAA .22LR in the leather pocket holster I have for it.

Sorry for your loss papa god be with your family