does a man really need a .22 caliber revolver?

[feralmerril]

The .22 is NOT a toy! For self defense it wouldnt be my first choice, however I once worked with a friend that was a retired homicide LT. for indianapolis PD. He said the 22 was very nasty to get hit with as it was prone to rickoshay all over in a rib cage.
A .22 is cheap to shoot, doesnt recoil, is quiet, ammo available everywhere, accurate, flat shooting, dont have to hunt the brass to reload and is less "suspicous" or "threating" to be found with.
They are a sweetheart.

 

[pwhphd]

Handgun wants generally become needs when their acquisition began hap-hazardly. If you acquire your initial basic S&W handguns in a deliberate fashion, an excellent start would be a Model 15 Combat Masterpiece (.38) and a Model 18 Combat Masterpiece (.22). These represent some of the best value of exquisite S&W craftsmanship and their similarity in size, weight, and features allows for an inexpensive development, or refining of shooting techique, improvement in sight acquisition, and trigger training that could serve any handgun owner throughout a shooting career. It would also provide excellent tools for training the next generation of shooter in the family and a wonderful legacy when left to your heirs when we pass on.

 

[dvincentp2]

I am waiting for the 43 C to come out. It should be any day now!!

 

[scooter123]

Total up the cost of 5000 rounds of 22LR to 5000 rounds of any centerfire ammo. That's your answer. If you shoot with regularity, that 22 caliber revolver will pay for itself. There is also the fact that they are accurate, lots of fun to shoot, and rather quiet.

 

[BlueMax_VMF114]

I love my 1974 Kit gun!! I couldnt tell ya how many rounds down the pipe.But yes every Man should have a 22 Wheel gun to play around and shoot cans with




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[mtgianni]

I have a couple of 22 autos and can not justify a Revolver. I can cast 32 Long {@ 90 grains, $20 per 100 primers [shipped w haz-mat lots of 20,000], and 3 gr Bullseye bought in an 8 lb keg} for cheaper than I can buy 22 lr and have a larger weight and diameter bullet @ the same velocity as a 22 lr out of a 4" bbl.

 

[ersiii]

I think the real question was "Do real men shoot .22's?"

Real men shoot rimfire. ;-p

And I think Camster nailed it! Real men don't need to prove they are men by shooting the biggest calibers or wearing sleeveless shirts or tactical pants. I'll wager the tuffest, meanest, dead-shot with any weapon and kick your butt any way you want it done guys on this forum ALL shoot 22's for TP or just plain fun and don't worry about what anybody else thinks about it....

Just my humble opinion....maybe I'm wrong and only wimps shoot 22's....as the poster (or should I say "poser") implied?

 

[617X10]

.22 revolvers are great. Nobody is complaining about your brass falling down their shirts, nobody is asking you if you're going to keep your brass, and nobody is all up in your business wanting to try out your gun.

 

[garrett09]

I love the 22lr. I have a semi and a sw revolver is on my short list to buy. I have 4 kids that can shoot brick up and smile the whole time.

 

[Sportsterguy]

I say yes. Have a 17-3 thats good for target practice and hunting and a 34 snub that is great to hone .38 Special J frame skills on. Can shoot em both all day for very little money compared to a .38 or 9mm.

The 17-3 is so darn accurate the head shots on squirrels and rabbits are a breeze at 25 yards. The little 34 is just plain fun to shoot and is very accurate for a snub even with its heavier SA trigger.

What you pay for up front will be paid for with the cheap ammo you can shoot in the long run. As others have said a .22 is the best training round for a new shooter. I ruined my wifes shooting skills starting her out on my 3" 66-2 with .38's. She developed a very bad flinch. Fast forward 14 years later when I bought the 17-3 for 350.00 and she turned into a very good shot. Purchased the 34 for he as a carry weapon as I thought she might go back to her old ways but she can now shoot my Moms old 36 snub very well. Love both of them revolvers.

Everyone needs at least one .22 handgun and rifle IMO.

 

[Camster]

...Did some rapid fire with my 4inch 617 10 shot the other day,loaded with CB longs.What a hoot!

 

[Doc Watson]

no he doesn't need a .22 handgun he needs several!

 

[Joe Kent]

If today I was told that I could only keep One revolver, it would be my favorite Model 18. I have shot it more than anything else that I own and has been with me for over 40 years.

 

[4inch357]

My model 17 is the first handgun a new handgun shooter starts out with when they are with me - to answer the question: Yes!

 

[jack the toad]

Does a man really need a .22 caliber revolver?

Absolutely not... leaves more for the rest of us.
Seriously though, I enjoy the .22 wheelies about as much as any gun.

 

[Engineer1911]

Wives and Your "Needs"

In a guy's opinion, most wives / girlfriends don't need 23 containers of facial enhancement products AND 17 containers of hair care products in the shower. Now how is she qualified to pass judgement on YOUR ownership of an additional firearm? After all she looks great in the morning just waking up with a naked face.

Eight years ago, I had to fix a leak under the master bathroom sink. There were 53 BOTTLES of feminine personal care products, hair spray, shampoo, facial cleanser, body cleanser, hair conditioner, ............ , etc. All had been used at least once and all were more than one-half full. Several guys told me that according to the shopping patterns of their wives, mine had just gotten started on getting needed supplies.

 

[CajunBass]

To all who say a good quality 22 is too expensive, I have to ask "Why would you think that? It costs just as much to make a K-frame 22 as it does to make a K-frame 38/357. The only difference is the size of the hole in the barrel.

I'll admit I had to swallow hard when I bought my Model 17, but I quickly forgot how much I paid for it when I started shooting it.

I've got other 22 revolvers. Dan Wesson is almost as good, but cost almost as much. Colts cost more. I've never seen a Ruger 22 D/A (I do know they exist), and as much as I like Rugers S/A 22's, they're just not the same. Harrington & Richardson, Taurus, Charter Arms might be ok, but they really just can't be expected to be in the same class.

That pretty much leaves it to Smith & Wesson, IMHO. If you do want a good quality 22 revolver, go ahead, bite the bullet and buy one. Put it on layaway if you have to. You won't regret it.

 

[Engineer1911]

You need every handgun you can afford, in the caliber of your choice. Many years ago, I had a decision to make about a center fire semi-auto handgun. 1911 45 acp versus S&W M52 38 spl. I bought the M52 because the cost of ownership was less. I had wadcutter bullet mold, dies, brass, etc. A 45 acp needed dies, brass, bullet mold, bullet sizer die etc.

Today, the M52 has been gone for 16 years and I own a dozen 45s including 3 Colt Gold Cups.

Buy what you want, in the size you want, when you can afford it. Enjoy that new to you 22 revolver.

 

[oldman45]

I have a S&W 22 model 422. It is used for a teaching aid as well as a cheap shooter.

There is no need to invest in other .22 handguns in my opinion. With little self defense value, my money could be spent better on other guns.

I have a Speedmaster .22 rifle, a Marlin 39a .22 rifle and two Remington Nylon 66 rifles. Two are scoped and two are not. They are fun to shoot but for real shooting, I prefer to shoot the larger caliber rifles.

Would I do without a .22 in my collection? Nope but I do not want any more.

 

[BearBio]

No, a man doesn't NEED a .22 but, I'm just a 61 yr old BOY!

Let's see:
Colt Scout, 3 Ruger Single sixes, S & W 17, S & W 18 (gave to my niece as a wedding present), Woodsman, Model 41, Ruger Mark II......any others==Oh, a Beretta.