How many carry a .22

[STCM(SW)]

I use to have a NAA 22 magnum. After going back 3 times for repair, I don't trust any .22 for a CC. self defense...

 

[Ed Fowler]

Only for the past 45 years or so.

 

[saemetric]

Occasionally my 43C

 

[BC38]

Only for the past 45 years or so.

Is that a Walther? If you want to go that route, get an Iver Johnson TP22.
2/3 the size and half the weight firing the same round.

 

[Rbo]

My "house gun" which I carry in the vest pocket of a fleece jacket is a Seecamp LWS-32. (I have vintage Silvertips with real aluminum jackets in it, too.) EDC is minimum .38 special. Sometimes 9mm or .45ACP.

Having had to kill a possum with a .22 (Ruger 10/22), which took a while and a lot of rounds, I would not use a .22 for self defense unless it was all I had.

Personal opinion, your mileage may vary.

 

[YkcorCal]

Only around the house. S&W 617-4 8 3/8"bbl 10shot loaded with Stingers soon to be replaced by an Apex Tactical S&W 625-8 4".45ACP with "Moon Clips" loaded with Federal +P HST HPs. I Just sold my .44 Magnum today that was back-up to my .22LR. It had speed loaders with 210 grain Winchester Silver Tips.


S&W 617-4 8 3/8"bbl 10shot .22LR- it is built on the K-frame and shoots like a dream.

If you are going to carry a .22 LR you need to intimately know human anatomy and where to shoot. I am not going to go into it here as there are plenty of sources of that knowledge available if you really want to know it. It is good knowledge for anyone armed with a handgun to memorize.

 

[Autonomous]

I used a .22 for self defense because that is what I had with me.
The .44 in the safe was no help at all.

 

[petepeterson]

I used a Beretta 21-A for a few years when I needed something small. A .32 wasn't enough to make me change back in those days. When Kel-Tec brought out the .380, I made the switch. Hard to justify a heavier, wider .22 at that point.

 

[Dragon 1]

Like I said in the past I have a 351C that Teddy Jacobson from actions by T smooth out the action because it was terrible. Also have a NAA in 22 mag I sometimes carry in my pocket when walking around my neighborhood on hot days when just wearing shorts.

 

[steelslaver]

For seld defense NO, Sometimes camping and small game hunting. Running around in the ATV with a J or K 22 might result in a rabbit supper.

 

[Narragansett]

I'm probably one of the few people who don't even own a .22 pistol.
I have a 10/22 rifle but no pistol.

You need a K22, 17, 18, and 41:

But not for rabbits

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

"I'm probably one of the few people who don't even own a .22 pistol."


Ha, I can't say that.

The ones in the pictures are all .22's and actually all the same model.

bdGreen

Which is why they are so %&^$*&^ scarce-you have them all!!!
ANd I know what they are-but I ain't sayin'

 

[walkinghorse]

Which is why they are so %&^$*&^ scarce-you have them all!!!
ANd I know what they are-but I ain't sayin'

A lot of graymarket guns!

 

[otis24]

If Ruger would make the LCP in 22 mag, i would carry one.

 

[Goldstar225]

I won't carry a .22 as a primary defensive weapon unless my arthritis reaches the point that is the only option. Too many guns of similar size and weight in more potent calibers available (642, Shield etc..).

If I'm in the woods with only a .22 I'll put it to use if needed.

 

[dcopper]

NAA PUG in 22 Mag my get off me gun always!

 

[Chubbo]

My 2¢ worth.

Before belittling the .22 long rifle rimfire cartridge, to excess, the naysayers among us might, benefit, by looking up the ballistics, and killing power ratings, of this seemingly underpowered, and hated cartridge.

I am equipped to load 30+ calibers, and equipped to fire several more, and the lowly .22 LR rimfire cartridge, rates #1, at the top of my, 'most useful' list. The unfortunate ones among us, that weren't taught the use of firearms, using the .22 Rimfire cartridge, in my humble opinion, surely missed some valuable experience.

Chubbo

 

[Buford57]

I have carried a High Standard .22 Mag Derringer as deep backup on the job and once or twice solo when the assignment called for it. Its small size and light weight were its main draw. There are now reliable .380s not that much larger and they would probably get the nod for the UC work today.

 

[RoyM52]

351 PD around the yard , when skunk season opens in the spring

 

[Robert_B]

Carry a .380, but a .22 in the woods. Also love shooting .22 perhaps more than any caliber. I have a few .22lr rifles, and planning on a SW PC Victory for my son. One of these days I'll buy a 6" 617 10shot revolver for myself.