Thoughts for first pistol
11-09-2014, 09:00 AM
#21
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Kansas
Posts: 3,902
Agree that no one wants to get shot with a 22, but the whole idea of a concealed weapon in a deadly force encounter is to stop the aggression as quickly as possible. A 22 simply will not reliably cause enough damage to do that. It will cause enough damage to kill, but will take time to accomplish this. A larger bullet will create more of a wound channel, and cause more shock to the system, causing a quicker incapacitation.
Would you use a 22 to hunt deer? Ethical hunters would not because it will not reliably drop the game quickly. Just saying.
Would you use a 22 to hunt deer? Ethical hunters would not because it will not reliably drop the game quickly. Just saying.
No need for a 44mag for bunny hunting.
11-10-2014, 06:05 PM
#22
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: NE Kansas
Posts: 1,101
If you plan to use it all for defense (either home defense or carrying), then I'd suggest a .357 magnum or a 38 special. You could use 38 wad cutters for the small game hunting, or even some standard 38 loads.
For strictly small game, ruger makes some dandy .22s. At less cost, there are heritage revolvers.
If you can afford one, A "do it all" gun would be the Ruger sp101 in 357 magnum, 3" barrel. It makes for a light trail gun and it works well for concealed carry if you have a good belt. I use a belly band appendix carry and it works fine. (It's a little big for pocket carry). If you aren't concealing it, they make a 4.2 inch barrel that has fiber optic sights. It can be had in in .22lr as well.
For strictly small game, ruger makes some dandy .22s. At less cost, there are heritage revolvers.
If you can afford one, A "do it all" gun would be the Ruger sp101 in 357 magnum, 3" barrel. It makes for a light trail gun and it works well for concealed carry if you have a good belt. I use a belly band appendix carry and it works fine. (It's a little big for pocket carry). If you aren't concealing it, they make a 4.2 inch barrel that has fiber optic sights. It can be had in in .22lr as well.
