but not a S&W. I own a 1955 High Standard Sentinel 9 shot DA revolver, and load it with solids for more penetration than HP's. This gun can use the HKS speedloaders designed for the H&R 9 shot revolvers...I have 3 of them. The gun has an aluminum frame and a 2 1/2" barrel, and it pretty light and very reliable and accurate.
If you decide to carry a .22, I recommend the following; Practice as much as you can, practice dry firing using snap caps (NEVER with empty chambers to avoid damage to the gun). Accurate shot placement is everything with a very small caliber...actually with ANY handgun-none of them are magic.
DO NOT carry hollow points-solids only. You need that small bullet to get as deep as possible. Practice with the ammo you will carry.

IMO, Mr Cooper was a blowhard who was selling his books...

Practice till you can do it in your sleep.

mark

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