.22lr pistols under 5" overall lenght

simonrichter · December 7, 2012, 12:35 PM

...I already know the Beretta Bobcat and Jetfire and the Taurus PT22, but that can't be all the market for very small (as above: smaller than 5 inches) 22lr guns, can it?

Since the number of guns I am allowed to own is limited, I want something small AND plink-able, so to speak. And yes I know 22lr is not a good SD round.

Thanks for your suggestions, if there are any.

lapetrarca53 · December 7, 2012, 12:38 PM

Love my Phoenix Arms HP22a. I polished up the feed ramp and it's been nothing but reliable. Over 500 rounds without a hiccup.

simonrichter · December 7, 2012, 12:46 PM

nice - how long is that piece?

lapetrarca53 · December 7, 2012, 01:05 PM

The website lists it as 4.1 x 5.5 inches.

http://www.phoenix-arms.com/Products/HP22A.html

There's also a range kit available for it that has a 5" barrel and extended grip magazine.

Some folks seem to have issues with the multiple safety configurations but IMO, I don't think they're that cumbersome. It's just a matter of muscle memory/conditioning.

aarondhgraham · December 7, 2012, 01:40 PM

Just a shade over 5",,,
The 22-PLY and the 25-PLY are the same.

Aarond

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Bill DeShivs · December 7, 2012, 03:43 PM

The Jetfire is a .25. It's counterpart, the Minx is a .22 short. Fine little guns!
Astra made the Cub in .22 lr in later years. I don't know the length as they were not imported to the US. Bernardelli made a very small auto in .22 short and .22 long, but no LR.
Armi Galesi made a small .22 lr about 5 inches long.

osbornk · December 7, 2012, 10:25 PM

Great little $149 MSRP gun with a lifetime warranty for the original owner. Mine works great!

LockedBreech · December 7, 2012, 11:49 PM

The Beretta Bobcat is 4.9" long, and a hoot of a pistol.

qwiksdraw · December 8, 2012, 12:55 PM

The Bersa Thunder 22 is a fun, relaible and accurate little shooter. It also sells for a great price.
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December 7, 2012, 12:35 PM	#1
simonrichter Senior Member Join Date: December 3, 2011 Location: Austria Posts: 159	.22lr pistols under 5" overall lenght ...I already know the Beretta Bobcat and Jetfire and the Taurus PT22, but that can't be all the market for very small (as above: smaller than 5 inches) 22lr guns, can it? Since the number of guns I am allowed to own is limited, I want something small AND plink-able, so to speak. And yes I know 22lr is not a good SD round. Thanks for your suggestions, if there are any. __________________ "Get off of my lawn!" Walt Kowalski ------------ G17 3rd gen. Taurus PT22 PLY Last edited by simonrichter; December 7, 2012 at 12:42 PM.

December 7, 2012, 12:46 PM	#3
simonrichter Senior Member Join Date: December 3, 2011 Location: Austria Posts: 159	nice - how long is that piece? __________________ "Get off of my lawn!" Walt Kowalski ------------ G17 3rd gen. Taurus PT22 PLY

December 7, 2012, 01:40 PM	#5
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 6,357	Taurus 22-PLY and 25-PLY,,, Just a shade over 5",,, The 22-PLY and the 25-PLY are the same. Aarond . __________________ Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Combat: "A Silent Cry" Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)

December 7, 2012, 03:43 PM	#6
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 6,457	The Jetfire is a .25. It's counterpart, the Minx is a .22 short. Fine little guns! Astra made the Cub in .22 lr in later years. I don't know the length as they were not imported to the US. Bernardelli made a very small auto in .22 short and .22 long, but no LR. Armi Galesi made a small .22 lr about 5 inches long. __________________ Bill DeShivs www.billdeshivs.com

December 7, 2012, 10:25 PM	#7
osbornk Senior Member Join Date: August 11, 2012 Location: Marion, Va Posts: 112	Phoenix HP-22 Great little $149 MSRP gun with a lifetime warranty for the original owner. Mine works great!

December 7, 2012, 12:38 PM	#2
lapetrarca53 Member Join Date: September 10, 2012 Posts: 48	Love my Phoenix Arms HP22a. I polished up the feed ramp and it's been nothing but reliable. Over 500 rounds without a hiccup.

December 7, 2012, 01:05 PM	#4
lapetrarca53 Member Join Date: September 10, 2012 Posts: 48	The website lists it as 4.1 x 5.5 inches. http://www.phoenix-arms.com/Products/HP22A.html There's also a range kit available for it that has a 5" barrel and extended grip magazine. Some folks seem to have issues with the multiple safety configurations but IMO, I don't think they're that cumbersome. It's just a matter of muscle memory/conditioning.

December 7, 2012, 11:49 PM	#8
LockedBreech Senior Member Join Date: July 6, 2009 Location: Wyoming Posts: 2,302	The Beretta Bobcat is 4.9" long, and a hoot of a pistol. __________________ Beretta PX4 .40 - Colt 1968 Detective Special .38 Spc. - Ruger LCP .380 - Daniel Defense M4V1 Carbine 5.56 - Ruger 10/22 .22LR - Remington 870 Express Tactical 12GA

December 8, 2012, 12:55 PM	#9
qwiksdraw Senior Member Join Date: May 23, 2012 Posts: 149	The Bersa Thunder 22 is a fun, relaible and accurate little shooter. It also sells for a great price. [IMG][/IMG]