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dlb435 · March 15, 2013, 05:09 PM

Most folks don't use 22LR sub-sonic. It's a specialized ammo for extra quite shooting. It's often used with a silencer. Sub-sonic 22LR is difficult to make because of the low powder charge. A little too much and it goes past the speed of sound, too little and you can stick the bullet in the barrel.
Most semi-auto pistols like the hotter 22LR loads. My Walthers will only function with CCI Stingers. All of my other semi-auto 22's will work fine with regular bulk Remington 22LR.
Try the cheap stuff first. If it works, your good to go. If your pistol will not cycle, step up to the hotter loads. I find 22 rifles to be a lot more forgiving and will function with a broad range of ammo.

March 15, 2013, 05:09 PM	#7
dlb435 Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2009 Posts: 654	Most folks don't use 22LR sub-sonic. It's a specialized ammo for extra quite shooting. It's often used with a silencer. Sub-sonic 22LR is difficult to make because of the low powder charge. A little too much and it goes past the speed of sound, too little and you can stick the bullet in the barrel. Most semi-auto pistols like the hotter 22LR loads. My Walthers will only function with CCI Stingers. All of my other semi-auto 22's will work fine with regular bulk Remington 22LR. Try the cheap stuff first. If it works, your good to go. If your pistol will not cycle, step up to the hotter loads. I find 22 rifles to be a lot more forgiving and will function with a broad range of ammo.