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22LR for self defense
Mr. Perfect
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Who here carries a 22lr handgun for self defense?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2PSddmxGtI&feature=g-vrec
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2PSddmxGtI&feature=g-vrec Some will die in hot pursuit
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
Comments
Everythings bigger in Texas!
Too many people ignore what a .22 LR CAN do and concentrate on what other cartridges can do better. Guys, there will always be a better cartridge than your favorite for a given use under given conditions, at least in someone's opinion. Concentrate on the facts of what a round CAN do and then make sure you train yourself to maximize its potential. [:)]
While I don't carry one for that purpose, they are certainly capable of making a scumbag 'Tango Uniform' if you do what you mentioned.[:)]
CHL in Texas is a .38 cal min.
Everythings bigger in Texas!
That makes as much sense as NJ outlawing hollow points.
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
but if you piss me off i will pull my Ruger 454 Casull out of my back pocket[}:)]
[:D]
CHL in Texas is a .38 cal min.
Everythings bigger in Texas!
The caliber restriction in Texas only applies to the live fire portion of the testing prior to obtaining the license:
Section 411.188
"An applicant may not be certified unless the applicant demonstrates, at a minimum, the degree of proficiency that is required to effectively operate a handgun of.32 caliber or above."
There is nothing in the code that indicates a minimum caliber to be carried by a liscensee.
CHL in Texas is a .38 cal min.
Everythings bigger in Texas!
Since when?
I think you mean you have to qualify with 38 / 9mm minimum
Any gun in the hand is always better than one in the safe.
.22's are NASTY little bullets...get shot in the upper chest just under the collar bone and the bullet could end up in your joy bag, leaving a path of destruction the entire trip, seriously...[;)]
Unless you're within arms length, carrying a micro revolver(Naa) is pretty much the same as beig unarmed. Maybe the noise will scare them off, but you'll do as much damage throwing the gun at them...
I do a Beretta 21 with stingers. Eight in the face /chest will ruin your day.
Exactly what I carry when I'm wearing shorts or dressed light.
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
Carrying a .22 is better than being unarmed, but not by much.
Unless you're within arms length, carrying a micro revolver(Naa) is pretty much the same as beig unarmed. Maybe the noise will scare them off, but you'll do as much damage throwing the gun at them...
I wouldn't want to be in front of one
http://www.youtube.com/embed/OS_KS1U3aBk
quote:Originally posted by KEVD18
Carrying a .22 is better than being unarmed, but not by much.
Unless you're within arms length, carrying a micro revolver(Naa) is pretty much the same as beig unarmed. Maybe the noise will scare them off, but you'll do as much damage throwing the gun at them...
I wouldn't want to be in front of one
http://www.youtube.com/embed/OS_KS1U3aBk
I wouldn't want to be in front of a guy throwing plums at me either, but I'm not paralyzed by fear of either.
.22s can be quite deadly without a doubt, if you can hit your target in a critical area(or enough times in basically any area). The problem there is that that particular platform isnt exactly designed to be easy to attain accuracy with. The gun themselves are tiny and difficult to manipulate. The barrel barely exists.
The gun does both of its intended functions admirably. One, it's novel(the principal selling point). Two, its a gun that's small and light enough to carry 24/7/365 with total concealability. Beyond that, it's a stunning failure in just about every other capacity.
"Never do wrong to make a friend----or to keep one".....Robert E. Lee
No disrespect intended because I love .22's but I'd rather have a good knife in close encounters [;)]
I don't see how the two are at all mutually exclusive.[:I]
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
I've also killed many a critter with a 40 gr hp .22LR, my favorite round and the one I carry if a .22 is in my pocket.
Top that with the fact I can practice with it daily if I wanted to and still be able to afford ammo.
I figure a guy preying on a woman is probably pretty weak to begin with, so if she resists and pokes a couple holes in him, he'll turn tail and run like the weakling he is.
Me, I carry a .957 Lazza-JDJ-rex-nitro-saurus. Magnum.
Lance
Carrying a .22 is better than being unarmed, but not by much.
Unless you're within arms length, carrying a micro revolver(Naa) is pretty much the same as beig unarmed. Maybe the noise will scare them off, but you'll do as much damage throwing the gun at them...
Tell that to the widow of SC State Trooper Mark Coates.
Who here carries a 22lr handgun for self defense?
Depends what your defense is against, tiger/ bear ....[:0][:D] But favored as the assasins favorite tool, quiet & effective.
Carrying a .22 is better than being unarmed, but not by much.
Unless you're within arms length, carrying a micro revolver(Naa) is pretty much the same as beig unarmed. Maybe the noise will scare them off, but you'll do as much damage throwing the gun at them...
I have to disagree. Ive carried a 22, still do from time to time. Ammo makes the big difference. I wouldnt be as confident carrying LRN... But the old aguila Quick Shock ammo is amazing. The new 'segmented hollowpoints' are not quite as good in my opinion. With the quick shock I shot a rabit in the neck- about a 15 yard shot- with a 10/22 and almost took the head off.