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What I need?

ziggieziggie Member Posts: 28 ✭✭
edited January 2007 in Ask the Experts
I went to the auction but don't know what to search/ask for.

I want a small 22 automatic thats easy to cock. A good plus would be if it would also shot magnum shot.

What would I search for over at the auction..??

Thanks
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  • Laredo LeftyLaredo Lefty Member Posts: 13,451 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Any gun that will shoot either .22 LR or .22 Mag will also shoot the shotshell version of that caliber.

    If your looking for something for defense I would stay away from shotshell loads, they will likely only make your adversary angry.

    Small .22 pistols were made by Beretta, Colt, Smith & Wesson etc.

    I would stay away from Raven, Bryco, Davis and a few others who make very poor quality guns.

    The Beretta 21 is a nice little .22 with tip up barrel.
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  • RobinRobin Member Posts: 1,228 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I don't think you will find a small automatic pistol that will shoot both 22LR and .22 WMR (mag) The reason being is that the cartridges are substantially different, i.e. the .22 mag is not just a longer cartridge. Your options for finding a reliable .22 magnum pistol is very limited and your options for finding reliable .22 LR pistols is almost unlimited. Maybe a revolver with interchangable cylinders would be a better option. Ruger, S&W, NAA and others offer this combination
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  • nards444nards444 Member Posts: 3,994 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    walther makes a good one. But if your going for self defense I would bump up to a .32 or even a 25
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  • 7.62x397.62x39 Member Posts: 1,994 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Yeah for defense...at least a .380...like a Walther PPK or if you dont want that a 5.7 FN
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  • tsavo303tsavo303 Member Posts: 8,913 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by nards444
    walther makes a good one. But if your going for self defense I would bump up to a .32 or even a 25

    .25 is worthless.
    less power than a .22 lr and 10 times the cost
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  • nards444nards444 Member Posts: 3,994 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I also have a Kel Tec P-11 its about the same size of the pics you have its. Its a 9mm that holds 10+1 rounds. Its only about 260 bucks. Alot of cops use them as back up guns
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  • Bill DeShivsBill DeShivs Member Posts: 1,264 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Tsavo
    You are very wrong about the .25. It is more powerful than the .22.
    Bill
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  • FatstratFatstrat Member Posts: 9,147
    edited November -1
    It's the nature of the beast that semi auto pistols tend to have a stiff slide pull that must be operated at least once, in order to chamber the 1st round and cock the pistol.
    If the pistol is for self defense, it sounds like you need a pistol w/an external hammer that can be decocked for safe loaded storage or carry. Otherwise it must be kept cocked w/safety on for long periods. While there are some .22 Semi auto's that do have an external hammer, most modern models have an internal hammer that cannot be decocked by any other means other than pulling the trigger.
    While you may initially prefer a semi-auto, w/your limited hand strength, I would suggest that a revolver would suit your needs the best. Safer for loaded storage and carry because they can be decocked while loaded. And by design, the external hammer on even double action revolvers are not as difficult to cock as it is to operate the slide on a semi auto. But conversely, the trigger pull for double action operation (fast shooting) is stiffer.
    While possibly not the best suited for a self defense handgun in terms of speed of operation, a Single Action revolver would IMO fit your limited hand strength capabilities the best. The large external single action hammer and grip design make these the easiest to cock & operate. And many such as the Ruger Single Six w/it's hammer bar safety are extremely safe to carry or store while loaded. Plus it offers dual cylinders in both .22LR and .22 Mag, and adjustable sights. And the ergonomic design fits the hand in a manner that makes them a natural pointer which aids in accurate shooting. And hitting your target may argueably be more important than the ability to spray lead quickly. The downside is that these are generally too big/bulky or concealed carry.
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  • ziggieziggie Member Posts: 28 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I don't really don't know what to search for. I did a .22 search and after some time, I seen this and wondered what you thoughts were:

    Beretta 21 Bobcat .22

    Is this easy to cock?
    My hands aren't completely useless, I've got about 60% of my strength back. The (2) operations was for Duyprens Contracture.

    Regards
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  • nards444nards444 Member Posts: 3,994 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    your best bet is probably to go to the gun store or gun show an manually pull back slides hammers, etc. I would get away from a 22 its not going to be any easier then lets say a 32 or something. If you have a problem get a sub nose revolver in either 38 special or .357. That way once the bullets are in it, you can just pull the trigger. But no one on here knows what your strength is and all weapons are different. So go to the store and start checking them out
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