using 317 22lr for protection

[TACC1]

Couldn't post a reply when this post appeared, 'cause I couldn't
back up my thoughts with experience.
Having finally gotten a 32 S&W Long revolver, I can verify what was said about the lesser recoil. A 331 with 32 Longs would work well
for the recoil sensitive.
A 22MAG might be acceptable as better than nothing, but the noise level would deafen and posibly confuse the shooter.
TACC1

 

[Ol' M&P]

317

The 317 is my first choice for a home and carry gun.
It is easy to carry, accurate (yes it does need an action job, see Wolff Springs), fun and inexpensive to practice with.
I am not a police officer capturing a BG (bad guy), I just want to be an EXPENSIVE victim so the BG will choose to go away.
Using QuikShok (may be called 'Segmented Hollow Point' ammo from CCI (same as Stinger) I get 1080fps from the 1-7/8" barrel and 1150 from the 3" barrel.

P.S a S&W 43c is in my future! See "FS 2 long guns" in the 'For Sale section !

 

[G.T. Smith]

I keep a beretta u22 .22lr loaded with either cci mini-mags or cci stingers, (both hollow points), in my home for defense. I couldn't imagine firing my 65-4 357mag. in the house. That U22 has never jammed or malfunctioned in any way since I've owned it. Wouldn't wanna shoot my 12ga. in the house either. I really think shot placement is much more important than caliber. .22's will stop them.

 

[chas1]

The 31-1 with 2" or 3" barrel will work just fine in your situation the .32 s&w long ammo is very easy on the recoil and is an excellent starter for new comers who are recoil sensitive i have used it to start off family members to our sport and it has worked out just fine.
p.s. i still use .22lr for home defense, it's the rest of the family you have to worry about. enjoy and good shooting.

 

[alwslate]

I had a 2" 317 that I carried loaded with CCI stingers. Then one day I
decided to fire some shots into a big bundle of water soaked newsprint.
I shot the 317 plus a 25,32 and 380 auto and my S&W 37 38sp. I dug
the bullets out and compared them. I decided that the 37 wasn't that
much heavier after all and traded off the 317.

 

[fourXfour]

I've been giving this issue alot of thought. I'm really starting to stock up on .22's. I picked up an M&P 15-22 and I plan on picking up a Tactical Solutions Glock 22 upper when they come out.

My fiance likes to shoot and does well with a 1911. However I tend to carry an M&P340 and she hates shooting it. I plan on picking up the 43C. I want to get something we can both practice with and is still an option for self defense. I really like the fact it comes with a big dot front sight.

 

[Kanewpadle]

I don't think the 317 is a good choice in this application. In my experience, the 317 has a very heavy trigger pull. Somebody who cannot handle the recoil of a .38 spl might lack the strength to pull the trigger on the 317. As an instructor, I have seen this problem numerous times with centerfire J frames and once with a 317.
If you have a chance, have her try a k-frame .38 spl and load it with wadcutter target ammo. Recoil will be very light but it will still have more energy than a .22 LR
Since it's for protection "in the home" have you considered a light gauge shotgun in .410 or 20 ga.?
Finally, purse carry is something I rarely recommend. Think about what most bad guys would want from your wife. Probably her purse. If she cannot handle the recoil of a .38, it's very likely she would lose a battle for control of her purse and the gun inside it. What better thing than for her to freely "give up" her purse while drawing her firearm from strong-side hip?

I hear that sometime this year, new S&W 22LR and 22mag revolvers will have a much better trigger. Guess we'll see.

 

[JNewell]

Remember Frank Serpico? I remember seeing the x-rays in the media right after the event. I don't think I'd carry a .22 rimfire to protect my life or safety from anything larger than a small reptile or rodent.