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skydiver3346 · November 17, 2011, 10:53 AM

Sure better than nothing. However, if you must carry a .22 type cartridge, I would definitely make it a .22 magnum carry pistol. Load it with Federal 50 grain hollow points and you should be able to repel most any dog, etc., and probably most humans!

November 17, 2011, 10:53 AM	#51
skydiver3346 Senior Member Join Date: December 22, 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 1,222	.22lr for protection? Sure better than nothing. However, if you must carry a .22 type cartridge, I would definitely make it a .22 magnum carry pistol. Load it with Federal 50 grain hollow points and you should be able to repel most any dog, etc., and probably most humans!