.22 LR ammunition for 2-inch revolvers?

[Dragon88]

I think the ammo will perform much better in a 2" M34 than a tiny little NAA .22LR revolver. Those numbers seem very low and it's hard to believe the Stingers lose half their reported velocity in a short barrel.

You think an extra 3/8" of barrel is going to substantially increase your velocity? The size of the gun doesn't matter, but rather the length of the bore.

A 2" bore is going to give you a substantially different result than using the 16"+ bore for the reported velocity. The numbers speak for themselves.

 

[Treeman]

Dragon, The effective bore length is much less in a NAA Mini compared to a normal 2" snubby. The Minis have tiny short cylinders and 1" barrels(some do have more) both cylinder and barrel length are greater in a J frame size snubby effectively almost doubling the expansion chamber length of the Mini revolvers'

 

[vipermd]

ArchAngelCD: I am only reporting NAA ballistic chart. Treeman: The barrel length on both is 2", cylinder length is 1.44" on SW 34, I can not find cylinder length on the NAA mini revolvers? Anyone know? It is not listed on NAA site

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Velocity isn't everything and no, I don't think 3/8" will make a big difference, I think the revolver and it's quality will make the difference.

I just think the heavier bullet will penetrate better. I also found it hard to believe the Stinger load all that velocity and if you don't agree that's fine but don't talk down to me about 3/8" of barrel.

(I know I mixed 2 posts and answered them bot at once, sorry...)

 

[SuperMan]

If you are of the theory that penetration is more important than expansion in using a .22 LR for defense I would suggest looking at the CCI SGB (Small Game Bullet). The bullet has a flatter point than most round nose or HP .22s. It is also 40 grains.

The last three shooting that I worked as a LEO all involved .22s. Two of them were from 4" Ruger MKI semi-auto pistols. I do not recall what kind of ammo. One shootee was shot in the back hitting him in the kidney....he ran around in a small circle for about three seconds and collapsed. He died shortly thereafter. The other was shot 6 times by a seated assault victim and was hit from the thigh to just under the ribs. The shootee turned, took one step and collapsed. Was able to get back up make it 10 more feet before he again went down. He died in the hospital...severed femoral artery... Last was a suicide..don't remember what kind of gun.

I carry a .22 a lot in the woods. Usually a Beretta Cheetah. Currently loaded with CCI Velocitor but I am thinking about switching to the CCI SGB...

Paco Kelly makes a die for either flattening the tip of a .22 or substantially increasing the nose cavity of a HP. They work well...

Bob

 

[ArchAngelCD]

If you are of the theory that penetration is more important than expansion in using a .22 LR for defense I would suggest looking at the CCI SGB (Small Game Bullet). The bullet has a flatter point than most round nose or HP .22s. It is also 40 grains.
Bob

I can't argue with the CCI SGB round, it's an accurate round in my rifles and a good hunting round. BUT, who knows if it will work well on a human body from a short barrel?

 

[PattonTime]

22 LR Defence ?

I have never carried a 22LR Revolver for defense , but if I did.
I would use the Aguila 60 grain , it is a very long bullet in a short case.
I have shot thousands out of my revolvers, and have never had a misfire.
The velocity in a rifle is supposed to be just under a thousand feet per second and I would think it would drop less then most others .
I wish I had a chronograph to check ...
I will get one someday. It is great shooting ammo in my revolvers anyway.