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August 11th, 2014, 08:10 PM #1Senior Member
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need a pocket 22
My neighbor is looking to purchase a 22 caliber pocket gun.
Any recommendations would be appreciated.
Thank you
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August 11th, 2014, 09:04 PM #2
Re: need a pocket 22
Just curious, why does he want a 22 when there are better options available stopping power wise? Also, 22 ammo is pretty hard to find. If he is dead set on a 22, the Beretta Bobcat would be a nice gun to take a look at IMO. American Arms makes some nice little 22s too
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August 12th, 2014, 12:17 AM #3
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I wouldn't recommend a semi auto rimfire for self defense.
If I was limited to .22 because of an injury or something like that, I'd grab a Ruger LCR in .22.
http://www.ruger.com/products/lcr/models.html
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August 12th, 2014, 12:41 AM #4Banned
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Re: need a pocket 22
22 is American arms specialty. Great pocket guns.
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August 12th, 2014, 01:02 AM #5
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I just picked up a Beretta Bobcat Inox. It is a superbly made little gun. Tell him to get one, load it up with CCI Stingers or minimags and carry away.
A .22 will bounce around like a pinball in a body and follow bones that it hits. A very nasty and underestimated round. I wouldn't feel underarmed carrying my Bobcat alone in my pocket with an extra mag.
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August 12th, 2014, 05:08 AM #6Grand Member
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Re: need a pocket 22
Just keep the Beretta immaculately clean before carrying as it has to rely on pure blowback to eject the empty. Biggest reason I sold mine. That and the low cap mags.
All of my guns are lubed with BACON GREASE.
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August 12th, 2014, 05:50 AM #7
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NAA mini revolver with holster grip, because there is absolutely no excuse not to have it on you all the time.
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August 12th, 2014, 07:27 AM #8Senior Member
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Re: need a pocket 22
I agree with your assessment. I have both a Walther TPH and a Beretta 21A. Both eat Stingers without any issues.
My first autopsy that I witnessed years ago (mid 1970's) while training was a 22 shot to the chest of a large male subject. The bullet hit a number of organs killing him quickly. Old Doctor Fillinger explained how high velocity and low mass caused the "pin ball" effect causing the fatal wound.
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August 16th, 2014, 04:52 PM #9
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August 16th, 2014, 06:15 PM #10Grand Member
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Re: need a pocket 22
Did he see the size if that thug in Ferguson???? Needs something way bigger.
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