22lr lcr defense? - Page 2

SHR970 · May 26, 2017, 05:00 PM

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Cheapshooter wrote: The low cost part being overlooked by those suggesting a 22 Magnum, or centerfire rounds.

I myself did NOT overlook that part. Yes 22 Magnum is more expensive than BULK 22 but as this is to be a DEFENSE weapon I weighed the cost vs. deliverable power.

Yes, the mere PRESENTATION of a gun might diffuse the need to actually discharge it to end the situation. If it is NOT take all the power you can get and handle. The recoil of a 22 Magnum is not anywhere close to that of a 38.

Cheapshooter · May 26, 2017, 06:16 PM

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(he) wants the 22 lcr for low cost shooting and recoil.

I take this to mean he wants the gun foe recreational shooting as well as defense. Not a run a cylinder full through it, load it up, and rarely shoot it again. If his fixed income would allow for enough magnum ammo to accomidate his desired amount of shooting, fine.
Then too, 22WMR was even harder to find, and off the shelves longer than Longrifle during the Ammogeddon.

22-rimfire · May 26, 2017, 06:47 PM

The key with 22 ammo is reliability. Choose what is reliable in his LCR. Even as a woods gun. it will still be a nice companion should something happen with wild dogs or something similar. That's rare in my area. Bears.... oh my.... I'd still be okay with the 22 for the occasional black bear. They generally want nothing to do with people although they sometimes tolerate humans around when they are foraging in the woods.

Jim Watson · May 26, 2017, 06:58 PM

Jeff Cooper, Mr .45, Mr 10mm, said, "You can carry a .22 for self defense when you can hit a tennis ball from anywhere on the court."

Paris Theodore, daddy of the ASP, carried a Walther .22. "If you can shoot, a .22 is as good as anything short of a supersonic telephone pole."

Dave T · May 29, 2017, 10:34 AM

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...run a cylinder full through it, load it up, and rarely shoot it again.

If that is the OP's or anyone else's intent, they probably shouldn't carry a firearm.

If you're going to carry a gun you have a responsibility to develop sufficient skill that you can defend yourself and also, not be a threat to bystanders.

Dave

seeker_two · May 29, 2017, 01:17 PM

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I'm with Stephanie B on this one. If CCW isn't on the table, a 10\22 is a much better choice...far more controllable and potent. If both are on the table, get the LCR AND 10/22.

May 29, 2017, 01:17 PM	#31
seeker_two Senior Member Join Date: August 31, 2002 Location: Deep in the Heart of the Lone Star State (TX) Posts: 2,169	https://thefiringline.com/forums/sho...6&postcount=11 I'm with Stephanie B on this one. If CCW isn't on the table, a 10\22 is a much better choice...far more controllable and potent. If both are on the table, get the LCR AND 10/22. __________________ Proud member of Gun Culture 2.0......

May 26, 2017, 06:47 PM	#28
22-rimfire Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 5,323	The key with 22 ammo is reliability. Choose what is reliable in his LCR. Even as a woods gun. it will still be a nice companion should something happen with wild dogs or something similar. That's rare in my area. Bears.... oh my.... I'd still be okay with the 22 for the occasional black bear. They generally want nothing to do with people although they sometimes tolerate humans around when they are foraging in the woods.

May 26, 2017, 06:58 PM	#29
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,542	Jeff Cooper, Mr .45, Mr 10mm, said, "You can carry a .22 for self defense when you can hit a tennis ball from anywhere on the court." Paris Theodore, daddy of the ASP, carried a Walther .22. "If you can shoot, a .22 is as good as anything short of a supersonic telephone pole."