This may put some nickers in a twist

[jaymoore]

Somebody I know has a 317LS.

Dump a cylinder full of CCI Tripleshok rounds into a baddie or three and I think the message will be sent.

Photo made just after purchase. NIB from 1997.

She shoots a .45 pretty well, too but it's too heavy to carry- for her.

 

[153]

These days this gets the most play of all my .22's, but I used to carry a 2" 34 a lot.

 

[smutt]

May not kill a rapist, but he won't be thinking about sex any more either.

 

[Muss Muggins]

But, I have to ask, how many of you carry a 22 revolver for edc.

On occasion I will carry a Ruger LCR in .22 WMR.

 

[at_liberty]

May not kill a rapist, but he won't be thinking about sex any more either.

Deliberate maiming and your gun days are over.

 

[at_liberty]

John Hinckley shot President Reagan with a .22.

That started the Brady Act thing that dogs us to this day. BTW, it wouldn't have helped, but by golly they didn't waste the opportunity to punish honest, sane people over it.

 

[Old cop]

MY Taurus PT-22 on rare occasions.

 

[NZshooter]

IF I were going to EDC a 22 it'd be a 2" S&W 317 or a Beretta 71.

OR a S&W 2213 (once I find one!!!)

 

[shocker]

Model 63, any 40 gr solid HV. I've shot some GB short as well and I wouldn't want to be hit with those either.

 

[ImprovedModel56Fan]

Well, if I told you that even my kit gun is a .38 (model 36-6), would that answer your question?

As a kit gun, the ability to carry hundreds of rounds with no effort at all is certainly a point in favor of the .22, but EDC?

The first reason that comes to mind for carrying a .22 for defense is the unavailability of a .25.

 

[deriter]

I am glad that there are some of you out there that either have carried a 22 revolver at one time or that even some of you edc. I think I see the function of one of these as they are simple and cheap & easy to shoot so that you can use one effectively. I know its not a 45, but if you are fairly good with one,,,,,,it could work. Thank you all who responded.

 

[andyo5]

What the heck is EDC?
My knickers are already in a twist.

 

[at_liberty]

It is my sincerest hope that you move on from being dependent upon a 22 for your self defense.

 

[Adk.IBO]

My NAA Wasp in 22mag has been in my pocket every clothed moment since I bought it about 3 months ago. Still need to get my Kangaroo Carry for my 640 38spl to up the caliber, but in my line of work I doubt it would become EDC. Definitely more often but not EDC.

Stay safe, John

 

[Rangerpat]

I carry a NAA .22LR whenever I walk the dog or mow the grass; Mr. Noshoulders frequents my yard and the trails we walk. I only shoot the water moccasins and rattlesnakes, non-poisonous snakes are welcome.

 

[deriter]

EDC is every day carry. I do have a 9mm but someday may move to the 22 revolver. Right now I carry a 38 revolver and will switch to the 9 mm when I get a holster from Alien. Mercy, I did not know when I ordered the holster from them that it could take up to 6 weeks to get it. Found out that deal after I had it ordered. It did not take them that long to run the credit card though. They got the money and I am still waiting. The 38 is a ruger lcr and is not much fun to shoot. On the other hand, the 9 mm is quite pleasant to shoot. As I mature more and if the arthritis gets to be a problem, then the 22 will be my edc. Hope everyone understands this, as I do understand that it is not as powerful as maybe others. But it is a lot better than nothing. I think I trust it to do the job.

 

[Comrad]

As I like to say when these topics come up, ask Robert Kennedy about the effectiveness of a .22.

 

[Lobster Picnic]

EDC is a 7-shot 351c in .22 Magnum. I like the extra rounds, light weight, and gentle recoil.

 

[Goblin]

Never done so but if it was my only gun I would save some money and use that 22 as trade + cash towards something a little more serious

If anyone has a 2" or 4" 34 in good shape, I'll trade them a Glock 23 straight up.

 

[Pointblank2U]

I never have, but if it was all I had of course I would. These days the lightest I go is a Keltec 32 and it's a nasty little stinger.