22LR For Self Defense (Seriously)

[pshift]

They have done it. Ordered a few boxes since it's in stock and will give my 'Tactical' Ruger 10/22 another job assignment. Not shipping to NY but ....

Throwing Punches

Federal’s Punch family is growing, and the new 22 LR version is revolutionizing rimfire self-defense ammunition.

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[2WheelGnnr]

nothin good ships to NY....... : (

 

[fresch]

Rem thunderbolt?
Viper

 

[Cooolone]

Ehhhh...

10 rounds of choice ammo to carry (NY)...

It won't be .22 for me, sorry!

I'll stick with my .357Sig, thank you very much

 

[repete]

If your limited to 10 rounds why would you choose some of the smallest rounds available? Go big or stay home!

 

[gun_slinger_boy]

I think they would have been better off keeping the 40gr weight and working on the reliability of rimfire. Also, statistics show that 22LR is already more than adequate for self defense.

 

[pshift]

For me, it's just another option to include my 9mm, 12 Gauge, and now the 10/22 as a 3rd option for when SHTF.

 

[Deplorable Me]

Rem thunderbolt?
Viper

 

[Edwardteach72]

 

[dwa12479]

I'd take a .22 over harsh language, but prefer something a little more robust.

 

[Drinkthekoolaid]

Awhile back I don't remember what youtube channel it was but they were comparing ballistic wounding on some various .22lr loads and if I remember correctly CCI stingers did surprisingly well, more than I was expecting at least.


Just keep in mind people might mock a .22 for self defense but if a criminal is taking return fire they're not going to stand there and try to decide what caliber is shooting back at them and if it ls worth them continuing their attack or if they should flee. If they're being shot at 99.99% will flee

 

[Edwardteach72]

they're being shot at 99.99% will flee

Can you cite your research and proved the evidence that all but 0.01% run away??

 

[spat]

If I ever find myself in a hand to hand battle for my life, I would prefer my opponent had a few rounds of .22lr in him first.

Every little bit helps.

Of course I would prefer he had a few rounds of .50bmg in him even more, but I'll take what I can get.

 

[dwa12479]

Can you cite your research and proved the evidence that all but 0.01% run away??

I actually just spent the last 10 minutes trying to find any stats or studies or anything like that on who runs towards and who runs away from gunfire. I found nothing. I think his statement was mainly theoretical, but I'd be willing to bet that the VAST majority of people (maybe closer to 99.92%?) who are actively being shot at will run or at least seek cover, which can give you the out you need to escape.

 

[Edwardteach72]

I actually just spent the last 10 minutes trying to find any stats or studies or anything like that on who runs towards and who runs away from gunfire. I found nothing. I think his statement was mainly theoretical, but I'd be willing to bet that the VAST majority of people (maybe closer to 99.92%?) who are actively being shot at will run or at least seek cover, which can give you the out you need to escape.

And yet I've seen plenty PLENTY of videos on ASP where people stay and shoot back and don't run

 

[Drinkthekoolaid]

Can you cite your research and proved the evidence that all but 0.01% run away??

No research just my opinion. Most people tend to not like being shot at. Criminals like easy targets not targets that fight back.


Just my .02c

 

[dwa12479]

And yet I've seen plenty PLENTY of videos on ASP where people stay and shoot back and don't run

Can you estimate how many of those videos show people seeking cover if not running and/or shooting back, and that gives you the needed window of escape?

Not trying to be argumentative, just looking at the different ways that a .22LR could be effective as a defensive round. Personally I'd classify it like pepper spray or an air horn for the most part. If I that's all I have available and I can slow down, distract, or disorient my attacker for a short amount of time, I've got a window of escape available to flee and live to fight another day.

 

[4WHLDRFTN]

These will get your attention

 

[Drinkthekoolaid]

These will get your attention

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I buy stingers every chance I get when they are available. As far as .22lr go they're my favorite I've used so far. I have enough bulk stuff so I'm trying to get more good stuff like stingers when I find them in stock.

 

[Xae289]

Lucky Gunner did some pretty extensive .22 gel testing, linked below.

There are only two situations I wear a 22. If my Ruger SP101 4" bbl revolver is the only handgun I bring to the range or as my sidearm for small game hunting with a 12 ga. In those cases, if I do anything else while I'm out, I carry it loaded with Aguila Interceptor flat points. I don't use a hollow point because I don't want expansion in a .22, I want penetration. I go for the Interceptors specifically because they're fastest 40 grain bullet that isn't a round nose and I believe that even a tiny flat point is better than a round nose. I figure I'm already carrying the least optimal caliber for self-defense I own, so I carry the round that I think will make the most of it.

Usually carry a speed strip w 10 extra rds, but honestly, at that point I'd probably be better off using the heavy little Ruger as a bludgeon or a boomerang than trying to reload it.

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[Edwardteach72]

Can you estimate how many of those videos show people seeking cover if not running and/or shooting back, and that gives you the needed window of escape?

Not trying to be argumentative, just looking at the different ways that a .22LR could be effective as a defensive round. Personally I'd classify it like pepper spray or an air horn for the most part. If I that's all I have available and I can slow down, distract, or disorient my attacker for a short amount of time, I've got a window of escape available to flee and live to fight another day.

I am not advocating for .22lr I asked for evidence of someone's claim that if you just shoot a gun 99.99% of bad guys will just run away

 

[dwa12479]

I am not advocating for .22lr I asked for evidence of someone's claim that if you just shoot a gun 99.99% of bad guys will just run away

I know, and my answer was basically its his theory. Its quite reasonable to expect people to run away being shot at. Or at least seek cover.... lol.

 

[Edwardteach72]

I know, and my answer was basically its his theory. Its quite reasonable to expect people to run away being shot at. Or at least seek cover.... lol.

And I all I did was ask for his evidence, but then you started asking me for info about .22lr or something??

 

[dwa12479]

And I all I did was ask for his evidence, but then you started asking me for info about .22lr or something??

No, I said his statement was probably theoretical, and asked if you could estimate in your opinion the % of people in the videos you've seen who are being shot at that are either A) running away or B) seeking cover.

 

[Edwardteach72]

No, I said his statement was probably theoretical, and asked if you could estimate in your opinion the % of people in the videos you've seen who are being shot at that are either A) running away or B) seeking cover.

No I can't estimate and I wouldn't even try attempt to do such a thing

 

[dwa12479]

No I can't estimate and I wouldn't even try attempt to do such a thing

So his 99.99% number is theoreticzl,

No I can't estimate and I wouldn't even try attempt to do such a thing

Id say its probably impossible to study gunfire events and the reactions of those involved. Everyrbing would be inference.

 

[Edwardteach72]

So his 99.99% number is theoreticzl,

Is a bull shit claim that perpetuates bull shit fudd lore

 

[Drinkthekoolaid]

I am not advocating for .22lr I asked for evidence of someone's claim that if you just shoot a gun 99.99% of bad guys will just run away

Look I clearly explained it was my opinion I wasn't claiming any type of scientific study or real world reports I wasn't trying to mislead anyone.

 

[spat]

And yet I've seen plenty PLENTY of videos on ASP where people stay and shoot back and don't run

Selection bias.

You'll find a lot more video's of people tripping over their own feet than you will of them walking normally down the street too. But that says more about what people will upload a video of than what happens more commonly in the world.

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[Grimscale]

i carry a 9mm.

but I'd take anything that lets me get rounds on target from a distance.

Being able to hit 5 4" steel plates at 50 feet in less than 4 seconds means the perp will have other things to think about than continuing his felonious intentions.