The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Why not carry the .22 and .25acp as a primary defense gun?

brentfoto · June 29, 2008, 01:52 PM

.22 over the .25.

.22WMR over the .22LR.

NAA mini-magnum revolver in .22WMR by far over the .22LR mini-revolver.

.22WMR as primary and only SD weapon over .22LR or .25ACP. You'll always carry it if push comes to shove..

Of course, I prefer a snub in .38+P, or a 9, but I think .22WMR is adequate. Just learn to shoot it accurately.

I refuse to carry a large handgun concealed. Carry for me, by choice, is in a front pocket only. The chances of justifiably needing to display or use the weapon, for the average citizen in relatively 'good' surrounds, is so 'miniscule' as to justify carrying a .22LR, or even .25ACP, if you are so inclined, and nothing else.

June 29, 2008, 01:52 PM	#146
brentfoto Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 362	.22 over the .25. .22WMR over the .22LR. NAA mini-magnum revolver in .22WMR by far over the .22LR mini-revolver. .22WMR as primary and only SD weapon over .22LR or .25ACP. You'll always carry it if push comes to shove.. Of course, I prefer a snub in .38+P, or a 9, but I think .22WMR is adequate. Just learn to shoot it accurately. I refuse to carry a large handgun concealed. Carry for me, by choice, is in a front pocket only. The chances of justifiably needing to display or use the weapon, for the average citizen in relatively 'good' surrounds, is so 'miniscule' as to justify carrying a .22LR, or even .25ACP, if you are so inclined, and nothing else.