Would you own an M&P22 For Self Defense?

[Walkbyfaith]

Just like the title states, would you own an m&p 22 for self defense?

Im thinking it would be a really lethal self defense weapon as shot placement would be easy and quick. Thinking about getting one for the wife as it would be easier and more comfortable for her to shoot(petite woman).

What are your thoughts?

 

[SpringGunTunes]

Any pistol is better than no pistol.
Rob

 

[JLMartinez88]

.22LR does more damage than what people think, especially with the kinds of .22 out there. Better than having no gun or a gun she can not control.

 

[OpsMgr]

Q: Would you own an M&P22 For Self Defense?

A: No.

 

[RPeacock1128]

In a perfect world "NO" but I'd rather my wife have a .22 than nothing at all (so would I). The bad guy might not know its a .22.

If its got to be a .22 though I'd rather her have a 15-22 with a 25 round mag. At least the bad guy might think its a AR-15 aiming his way with a .223 round.

RP

 

[shouldazagged]

It's the old "mouse gun" discussion again. My choice is not to go below .38 Special +P for self defense. But if my ancient derriere is at risk and all I have is a .22, it beats hell out of throwing a shoe.

 

[M&P Freak]

In my humble opinion, a better choice would be the M351PD.

 

[KEN L]

13 rounds of .22lr, especially something like CCI Stingers, can do a lot of damage at close range. It only takes one "well placed" shot to kill. As others have suggested, it wouldn't be my first choice, but I definitely wouldn't feel under gunned with one, if that's all I had.

 

[Bkreutz]

Depends on what I'm defending against. (Ninja squirrels?) But like everyone else has said, it's better than no firearm. (which isn't likely to happen at my house even though I have a couple of P22's in the safe.

 

[Tinn-Can]

No. It hasn't been reliable enough to carry...

 

[Arik]

NO. Shot placement is crucial but your target isnt standing still.

A 22 will kill but might not be fast enough

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[LimaCharlie]

Whatever works for you and your wife. A .22 is better than nothing.

My wife and I use .22 LR for plinking and .22 magnum for small game or varmint hunting. My petite wife carries an S&W 640 Centennial .357 magnum and I carry a 1911 in either .45 ACP or 10mm for self defense.

 

[snowman.45]

My wife has had my old S&W M66 4" as her house gun for many years. Problem is, she's not fond of it and has trouble with both the trigger pull and recoil. I recently bought her an M&P22 and attached a Crimson Trace light to the rail. She has no problem with this gun, and with the laser she has across the room high hit potential. She has been taught to aim the laser for the most vulnerable and likely to stop areas. The M66 is still kept close at hand.

 

[MSG Glenn]

I prefer anything 9MM or larger better yet. Whatever gets the job done quickly. As others have said, & I agree wholeheartedly, anything is better than nothing. I personally wouldn't want to be shot by any caliber round.

If that's all she can handle then go for it. Try her on larger calibers first, preferably 9MM. Maybe in a larger pistol, larger than subcompact like an M&P 9C or even a Shield to help keep the recoil down. Either way you'd have a good target/plinking handgun with the 22.

 

[kennyb]

not a chance would i use .22 cal.

 

[Rastoff]

People tend to think that low recoil, light weight gun are good for women. This is a mistake and could be a fatal one. Sure, a .22LR can kill someone, but let's think about the practicality of what you're suggesting.

The M&P .22 isn't any smaller than the 9mm or .40S&W. So, there's no advantage in size for concealment. Plus this particular .22 doesn't have the best rep for reliability.

Further, if she can shoot the .22 under pressure and put two on the bad guy, she can do it with a 9mm. If she can't do it with a 9mm, neither will she be able to do it with a .22LR.

If you want to protect yourself, be serious about it. The .22 is the gun you grab when nothing else is available and they are breaking the door down now. That is not your situation. You have time to practice and work on control. If my wife can do it, so can yours.

 

[Johnny Dollar]

For me,no, I would not have a 22 for a SD pistol.

But if your wife is new to shooting the 22 can be a good gun to start with. It can get her over the firearm intimidation factor and get her comfortable with shooting. When she gets a comfort level with the 22, have her try a 9 mm. She may well find the transition easier than she thinks.

 

[407guy]

Just like the title states, would you own an m&p 22 for self defense?

Im thinking it would be a really lethal self defense weapon as shot placement would be easy and quick. Thinking about getting one for the wife as it would be easier and more comfortable for her to shoot(petite woman).

What are your thoughts?

Yes, it would be fine. Shot placement, IMHO, is far more important than caliber. No one wants to get shot, no matter what the caliber is...

 

[Storm40]

People tend to think that low recoil, light weight gun are good for women. This is a mistake and could be a fatal one. Sure, a .22LR can kill someone, but let's think about the practicality of what you're suggesting.

The M&P .22 isn't any smaller than the 9mm or .40S&W. So, there's no advantage in size for concealment. Plus this particular .22 doesn't have the best rep for reliability.

Further, if she can shoot the .22 under pressure and put two on the bad guy, she can do it with a 9mm. If she can't do it with a 9mm, neither will she be able to do it with a .22LR.

If you want to protect yourself, be serious about it. The .22 is the gun you grab when nothing else is available and they are breaking the door down now. That is not your situation. You have time to practice and work on control. If my wife can do it, so can yours.

I have to agree with this. My wife's gun rotation includes a full size Beretta 92A1, Beretta PX4 9mm, FNH FNP-9, and an XDm 40 S&W.

 

[Rastoff]

One more thing. Be careful with the placebo affect.

There are far too many people out there that think they are safe because they have a gun. "Owning a gun doesn't make you armed any more than owning a guitar makes you a musician"- Col Jeff Cooper.

She may use get and carry a .22, but that doesn't make her safe. It's much more important to get the proper training than to carry a gun. Without the training, and subsequent practice, you're wasting your time no matter what gun you have.