The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - The .22 pocket pistol the BEST for civilian personal defense?

johnwill · December 3, 2000, 01:21 PM

Jody Hudson said:

"I would FAR rather have the TPH loaded with Quick-Shocks with me than either the inaccurate and far less effective .32 or the far less accurate and less effective .380."

And you're free to believe whatever you like about your magic bullet. I am amused by the comment that the TPH is more accurate than any .32 or .380, I'm curious as to how you come up with that statistic. My Colt Mustang Pocketlite puts 6 rounds into a 4" group rapid fire at 10 yards, so accuracy with it is a non-issue for defensive use. As far as either of the above mentioned rounds being less effective than your .22LR QuikShok, I can only hope that you never have to find out if you're right...

I went to the Triton web site, and it's interesting to note that when I select the QuickShok product, they only list it from .380 and larger calibers. Seems they're not as proud of the .22LR as you are.

In summary, friends don't let friends carry a .22LR as a defensive handgun.

December 3, 2000, 01:21 PM	#38
johnwill Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2000 Location: PA Posts: 3,451	Jody Hudson said: "I would FAR rather have the TPH loaded with Quick-Shocks with me than either the inaccurate and far less effective .32 or the far less accurate and less effective .380." And you're free to believe whatever you like about your magic bullet. I am amused by the comment that the TPH is more accurate than any .32 or .380, I'm curious as to how you come up with that statistic. My Colt Mustang Pocketlite puts 6 rounds into a 4" group rapid fire at 10 yards, so accuracy with it is a non-issue for defensive use. As far as either of the above mentioned rounds being less effective than your .22LR QuikShok, I can only hope that you never have to find out if you're right... I went to the Triton web site, and it's interesting to note that when I select the QuickShok product, they only list it from .380 and larger calibers. Seems they're not as proud of the .22LR as you are. In summary, friends don't let friends carry a .22LR as a defensive handgun.