The "Deadly" 22lr

[CQB27]

CCI Stingers.......pricey, but dependable!!

True that! I have a S&W (Walther really) M&P 22 that refuses not to run on that stuff. Bang - Bang - Bang - every time.

 

[SOLGardener]

.22lr has low energy, rapid expansion that limits penetration and has a very small wound channel in comparison to common carry calibers. I'd carry it as a last result, but wouldn't rely on it if I had other choices. center fire cartridges have a higher likelihood of quick incapacitation in comparison. .22 might kill the BG, but isn't as likely to kill them in their tracks.

 

[BIKER13]

we need volunteers that are willing to be shot by a 22

 

[mikey357]

I have a S&W 629 44mag with a 6" barrel, I'd much rather have the Buckmark in a shootout.

Really? No ****? If you're serious, I have a LNIB SS Ruger MKII 2 22/45--With three or four extra Mags & some Ammo--That I'll swap ya' for that nasty ol' 629--Let me know...

 

[BanjoJohn]

Really? No ****? If you're serious, I have a LNIB SS Ruger MKII 2 22/45--With three or four extra Mags & some Ammo--That I'll swap ya' for that nasty ol' 629--Let me know...

Not a big fan of the Rugers. Thanks anyway.

 

[mikey357]

I only carry a 10mm but then again I have a small penis

Don't believe I'da told THAT ONE, Brother--LOL!

 

[mikey357]

Not a big fan of the Rugers. Thanks anyway.

Just for you, I'll show ya' the MKII "Reassembly Trick" that so many people manage to EFF UP--I'll even demonstrate it on said 22/45--C'mon, whatayasay???

 

[glocker]

Just for you, I'll show ya' the MKII "Reassembly Trick" that so many people manage to EFF UP--I'll even demonstrate it on said 22/45--Whatayasay???

You hold them upside down to reassemble them?

 

[Flashover16]

If it's all you can handle its better than nothing but it doesn't compare at all to other calibers in "stopping power". Sure it is known to kill a lot of people but usually not until hours later. Plus rimfire is not as reliable. That said, it may make sense for someone like an old lady.

Yep, first any rim fire, but more so the 22 LR is a lot less dependable cartridge than any center fire that I can thin of, secondly in order to kill a mammal you need to either stop the air being used (lungs) or remove the blood, of course a nervous system hit can instantly incapacitate.
the 22 cal from a handgun simply does not expand, so you have a 22 caliber projectile attempting to hit a blood vessel, unlike say even a 9 MM expanding point projectile that is say 45-75 caliber looking for a blood vessel to cut as it goes through the body.
I have seen dozens upon dozens of gun shot wounds, take my word for it the 22 and 25 was by far the least effective in random street /home shootings.
anyway that's my 2 cents from the shadows of the ghetto and the recent past.

 

[mikey357]

You hold them upside down to reassemble them?

ONLY to get the Mainspring Housing oriented correctly--But that's only HALF of "The Trick"...