15-22 as a home defense weapon?

[Brett248Vista]

I have a 9mm closest to me when I would be most vulnerable and I can
use that 9mm to get to my Shotgun or my Rifle... Both of which are loaded
and ready for action.

But assuming I can get to my rifle and shot gun.. I'm going for my
shot gun. One mag is full of 1oz slug, the other 00 buck.



I will say this though.. I'd rather have a 22LR than nothing! They can and will do damage.

 

[SpicyTunaRoll]

History ain't a bad thing, so you might want to read up on the assassination attempt.

Six 22lr bullets fired from the revolver. The 1st one hit James Brady in the head & dropped him. The Brady Act, obviously named for him, is where your background checks come from on firearm purchases. 2nd shot hit a police officer in the back of the neck. 3rd bullet missed & 4th hit a secret service agent in the stomach, dropping him, as he attempted to shield the President. The 5th & 6th hit the limo, with a ricochet of the 6th that hit Regan in the armpit... which almost killed him.

I'm not arguing which round or gun is better. Just saying any projectile flying at over 1000 feet per second can easily incapacitate.

thats why i said, "shot placement is key". notice almost all the people got hit in vital area's? head, neck, armpit(lymph nodes), back(spinal chord).
dont get me wrong. i am not one of those that claim: "if its not a 40/45, its a waste of my time". nor am im saying .22lr is worthless; but between being a rimfire & small = idk if i would trust my life on it(if i have other options). i think a 9mm is perfect for anything one might need, in regards to home defense.

btw: very informative post.

 

[gm272gs]

If you want to get folks excited on a firearms forum, I'm pretty sure the OP's question was the right one.

I'm more of a pistol/revolver kind of guy. Weapon retention is a lot easier (for me, anyway) if the thing isn't 3 feet long. Different strokes for different folks, though.

The hope that brandishing any kind of weapon is going to "scare the guy off" is just that, hope. The type of people who break into houses to steal stuff are also the type who have had weapons pointed at them (many times) before. When they're not scared of you, then what do you do?

If you're going to have a firearm in your home, accessible, for personal defense, you had better be ready and willing to kill the guy in the most expeditious manner possible. Otherwise, that guy is going to take it from you and either kill you and/or someone else with it.

If you don't think you can do that (contrary to popular macho-bravado thinking, this doesn't make you a "sissy", by the way), keep a big can of bear spray on the bedside table. That stuff will incapacitate just about anyone, and all you have to clean up is a little vomit and maybe a puddle of urine.

 

[Brett248Vista]

The hope that brandishing any kind of weapon is going to "scare the guy off" is just that, hope. The type of people who break into houses to steal stuff are also the type who have had weapons pointed at them (many times) before. When they're not scared of you, then what do you do?

Ready and willing.. It's Black and White really.. You break into my home I have no idea what you are capable of doing. You go to the morgue in a body bag.

That's the way my logical mind works.. If I pull it, I'm firing it.. Unless they are running away.

 

[FFRacing]

Even though I have several handguns distributed around the house, the closest one to me is my 15-22...and you can bet I will not stop pulling the trigger till it is empty LOL

 

[IceStone]

not sure if you're serious here, but just in case you are.... that's pretty stupid. Insurance only covers it if someone else blows up your house.

Damn! I need to upgrade my policy.

 

[Varangi]

Wow?
Where to start- I will not offer my opinion, way too many already.
To address OP's original post-
"Over-penatration is not an issue with a 55gr. 223. The round is so light that when it hits something, the energy immediately bleeds off and the round degrades. That is why most police departments deploy them as "Patrol Carbines". 9,40's, 45- pick one- They will penetrate 8 sheetrock walls before they degrade to non-lethal=== that's 4 rooms folks, unless your lucky enough to hit a stud. We used 12ga slugs to breach hardened doors. The bad guys were screaming from the closets as the 2oz slugs buzzed through the house.

Who has trained to go from condition "White", sleeping in your nice warm safe bed to condition "RED" a deadly encounter? Do you have a family? Where are they? Are they in danger? What is the terrain? Do you have a plan?

Different States have different rules of engagement- I know not one who's self-defense doctrine includes the words,"Shoot to Kill" Deadly force is used to "Stop the Threat" Can you take a precision shot or do you aim center mass if you have a target?

I HOPE I NEVER HAVE TO DO IT FOR REAL- I have prepared my family, trained, trained and trained.

cheers

Mike

 

[RevolverCPA]

I expect no zombies so, in order:

Barking dog, big or small but loud

Alarm (monitored), with panic button at doors and in bedroom

Wife who is trained to shoot and does it VERY well

20 ga pump (non-tactical) women's/youth model, loaded but not chambered, more than adequate loads with less recoil.

45 ACP revolver, proven round with many variations (ball, frangible, HP) revolver simplicity, no fine motor skills required, no feeding problems. Extra moon clip, if you are so inclined.

"That's the plan Stan". Ammo choice is more a nuance, personal choice. 12 ga vs 20 ga is a non-issue and nobody wants to get hit with anything coming from a shotgun (birdshot, #4, 00).

$$$ spent on items 1 & 2 above is well spent. They are the first actions!

 

[Johnnu2]

Home Defense

I own many many guns of all configurations (yes handguns too). Without question, I would recommend a SHOTGUN (of suitable gauge based upon your residential considerations). No matter how frightened, sweaty, shaky, blind you may be, when the trigger is pulled, anything in front of it dies. J.

 

[Ramlock]

I own many many guns of all configurations (yes handguns too). Without question, I would recommend a SHOTGUN (of suitable gauge based upon your residential considerations). No matter how frightened, sweaty, shaky, blind you may be, when the trigger is pulled, anything in front of it dies. J.

dittttooooo

 

[PANZER22]

Ruger 10/22, 10 shots in neck and face. I saw the mess dead and crumpled up in the entrance way ruining nice tan carpet. Had a 38cal pistol laying next to him.....

The shooter was very upset and had to be sedated to get him to lay down and go to sleep.

 

[AJMBLAZER]

I own many many guns of all configurations (yes handguns too). Without question, I would recommend a SHOTGUN (of suitable gauge based upon your residential considerations). No matter how frightened, sweaty, shaky, blind you may be, when the trigger is pulled, anything in front of it dies assuming you aim well and put the fist sized group of buckshot into the target. J.

Fixed it for you.

 

[wurger]

No thanks. My home defense weapon is a Glock 20 with laser, and a flashlight for offhand. I've spend several thousand rounds practicing one hand double taps with that gun. I'll take two 10mm hits over a bunch of .22's.

 

[686-380]

Just an excuse?

Thinking about my new 15-22 as a home defense weapon. I live in a townhouse with residents on both sides so my 5.56 AR is too dangerous (penetrating walls). Not to mention the blast indoors on my ears, my wife's ears and our (soon to be born) son. Say you have a full mag & proper lights or a laser - could this be an option for fending off an intruder? Of course, if he's wearing body armor I'm screwed but hopefully nobody hates me that much.

Interested to hear your thoughts.

PS - I don't own a shotgun yet but I do have a .40 pistol among the other weapons mentioned above.

Each law-abiding citizen chooses for themselves their self defense plan(s). With a child on the way, this complicates things too. Hollow point ammunition is generally regarded to stop when hitting BGs, drywall, etc. You may want to try a box or two with your .40 cal on some drywall/wood.

I wonder though - Is this just an excuse to buy another firearm?

 

[Watchdog]

I wonder though - Is this just an excuse to buy another firearm?

Who needs an excuse?

 

[Beabruin]

If all you have is the loaded and ready 15-22, it's better than a sharp wit or a dull knife. However, a knife doesn't run out of bullets. Just don't bring one to a gun fight.

 

[makinthe magic]

Mine is my HD weapon, but only because its the only firearm I own at the moment. I'm not too worried about it given my neighborhood but you never know. I have 2 25 round mags, jungle taped, loaded with mini mag hollow points. If you're still walking after that, then you've earned it.

 

[030201_S&W]

My longest memory of a 22 rifle firearm is the Butcher dropping a steer with one shot before, U know. Plenty of capability there. Simple reason to use a revolver is centerfire is more reliable to fire percentage wise. Bring what U got is the best for that occasion. Knowing that the odds of having time or needing it are against U.
Maybe an impact statement would suffice ? Some Gel penetration test prove 22 LR penetrate as well as 22WMR.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fe-dzdJ2zo

 

[tomcatt51]

15-22 as a home defense weapon?

Only if I had nothing else.

 

[REM 3200]

I have a M&P 15-22 look-a-like loaded and ready to go.
It's a M&P 15OR.