P22 (or other) for CCW

[cowboydoc]

I carried an old H&R 929 revolver (9 shot, 22LR) for a short period of time a while back. This is obviously not my first choice as a CCW, but was the only pistol I had available for various reasons at the time. With the revolver, a malfunction just means pull the trigger again.

 

[1911user]

Guys, I hear ya and understand...but my question is: "Do you EVER carry a P22 or similar..." despite all the other stuff.

NO, my 380 is smaller than a P22.

FYI, reliability issues with 22 rimfire ammo was the primary reason that the 25acp round was introduced. It is a centerfire pistol round made just for tiny, pocket pistols.

 

[Profreedomokie]

No, Never! You wouldn't either if you read the post on here by a coroner from Atlanta. I'm going to start carrying my compact .45 and leave my .380 at home.

 

[spd67]

No...No....No....No.....22 is not a defensive round and I think I would rather have a sharp stick or a rock for defense than a 22.

 

[Rod Snell]

EVER carry a little P22 or similar as a CCW piece

No.
After a bad experience with a stray dog when I was just walking to the barn, if I have a PT22 to shoot vermin, you can bet there's also something larger on me.

 

[abinok]

while certanly not optimal 22lr will kill people.
more expensive 22 ammo is more reliable that the cheap stuff most people shoot.
I will also mention that CCI Velocitor meets the FBI minimum penetration depth for approved use.

for further reading.... http://www.pakguns.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=2126


Also, many of you mar recall the papa johns pizza delivery man who was murdered last year... that was a 22lr.

 

[Soulman]

while certanly not optimal 22lr will kill people.
more expensive 22 ammo is more reliable that the cheap stuff most people shoot.
I will also mention that CCI Velocitor meets the FBI minimum penetration depth for approved use.

for further reading.... http://www.pakguns.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=2126


Also, many of you mar recall the papa johns pizza delivery man who was murdered last year... that was a 22lr.

Oh I have no doubt that someone will eventually die from a 22lr/mag shot, but defending yourself isn't about killing. Defending yourself is all about stopping the threat as soon as possible. A 22 under most circumstances will not quickly and cleanly stop a full grown man.

 

[abinok]

its all about shot placement... but we all know that anyway...
http://www.allbusiness.com/legal/trial-procedure-jury-trial/14477614-1.html
http://www.news9.com/global/story.asp?s=12449771


shot 21 times with 9mm.... still alive
http://www.news9.com/global/story.asp?s=12449771

Is a P22 the best choice? certanly not. But its better than many other options, and if its what you have to carry, its better to make informed decisions about its capabilities, and what type of ammunition to load it with.

 

[Soulman]

Is a P22 the best choice? certanly not. But its better than many other options, and if its what you have to carry, its better to make informed decisions about its capabilities, and what type of ammunition to load it with.

Agree with you totally.

 

[kriket1911]

No never have. But for some reason it's all that was available then absolutely.