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Lots of information in this thread for you. I'll throw in my .02 as well.
A few people suggested the Ruger LCR. I have that gun in .38, and it's a nice, lightweight carry gun. The .22 version would probably be a good choice.
Someone else mentioned the Beretta Bobcat. I have the Tomcat, which is the .32 version, and I carry that once in a while, but there are other guns I usually go to first.
If you're dead set on .22, the LCR is probably your best bet, IMO. But like a lot of others, I would recommend using a larger round, and I certainly wouldn't carry something that used a rimfire round. I've had far too many .22 rounds that didn't ignite for me to trust my life to that technology.
Think about a .380 if you're willing to consider something other than .22. There are about a million options for carry guns in that caliber - it's a very popular round right now. Glock is going to be introducing their first civilian .380 at the SHOT show this month. With a smaller form factor than their other pistols, it's made for concealed carry.
Imagine getting a hangfire in a revolver in a defense situation. Cylinder turns, next round goes off, then the hangfire goes off in the wheel against the frame of the gun.
Have had a hangfire and a couple that needed a double strike to go off. Would not bet my life on the worst ammunition you can get.
Imagine getting a hangfire in a revolver in a defense situation. Cylinder turns, next round goes off, then the hangfire goes off in the wheel against the frame of the gun.
Have had a hangfire and a couple that needed a double strike to go off. Would not bet my life on the worst ammunition you can get.
Hangfire in a revolver would suck. At least in a semi-auto you can tap-rack.
With the Sig P250 which is a DAO (double action only) you can squeeze it again... In this gun you get a second chance to fire the same round without trying Tap Rack Bang.. I have had three rounds FTFire and the second squeeze did the trick... May save your bacon someday..
I would rather have a .22 than nothing... I figure it will slow them down enough that I can out run them... and get to something that will stop them if still needed.. Accuracy is not going to be the biggest issue.. I do not believe that you will always have time to AIM...
Full disclosure, I'm in favor of avoiding a lethal confrontation in any way possible. But in the rare case it's not possible... if my life is threatened...
Great thing about a small gun like a Sidewinder up close and personal is that if need be you can get off a quick shot or two before the threat even knows you have a gun in your hand, and if you've practiced well it's like pointing your finger.
Shot #1 with a .22 Magnum to the lower abdomen/groin... you might break their pelvis, which will take them down, or at least double them over from the gut punch, then...
Shot #2 I'd go for the eye socket on the same side as my gun hand.
Full disclosure, I'm in favor of avoiding a lethal confrontation in any way possible. But in the rare case it's not possible... if my life is threatened...
Great thing about a small gun like a Sidewinder up close and personal is that if need be you can get off a quick shot or two before the threat even knows you have a gun in your hand, and if you've practiced well it's like pointing your finger.
Shot #1 with a .22 Magnum to the lower abdomen/groin... you might break their pelvis, which will take them down, or at least double them over from the gut punch, then...
Shot #2 I'd go for the eye socket on the same side as my gun hand.
you must have incredible marksmanship skills under pressure.
you must have incredible marksmanship skills under pressure.
Now that's funny!!
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