I knew an old Gentleman Who only owned a .22 LR Remington repeater rifle and a 410 single shot shot gun . The 410 was for hunting ( slugs for deer . shot shells for birds and small game ) and The .22 Repeater was for defending his home and property . One night some wannabe gang bangers thought his home would be easy prey for a home invasion : 2 were killed and one was paralyzed by that .22 Long Rifle .
I would not want to be hit with one that is for sure. I have made several videos with the .22 and .410 testing various rounds. I appreciate you watching :-)
.22 shot out of a rifle barrel gets the full potential of the ammo, hitting probably 50% harder than out of a handgun, and the rifle probably distributed several rounds per perp...good for him...
From a deep sleep at 3am after a couple beers the night before, I'm reaching for my 10/22 loaded with quality ammo, for a bump in the night. To increase my odds of actually protecting my family, I want to use the easiest tool to get rapid shots on target with the least muzzle blast and noise. Giving myself the best chance I can to overcome the fogginess of sleep and disorientation of adrenaline and gunfire in the dark, is my priority. I have no problem with my man card, and I keep my 10/22 just as well maintained as my carry guns. I hope I never have to find out if my choice is the best for me.
I was taught in the military to empty the mag during a self defense situation. It seems to me most attention is given to comparing one sized round to another. Yes, the 22lr is very inferior. Rapidly plant 10 or 11 rounds into someone, and they WILL stop advancing. Therefore I see no issues using a 22lr pistol for EDC self defense.
How long does it take to shoot 10 or 11 rounds? What if it was attackerS (plural) armed with AR15s? I would want to put down bad guys with one shot each, like 12 gauge buckshots or slugs.
@@coldspring22 Dude, if you have multiple attackers with AR 15’s, your screwed no matter what u carry unless your backup is a tank. So quit being ridiculous !!!
@@coldspring22 And Springer, I bet u never even fired a 12 gauge in your life !!! Let alone one with 10 rounds !!! Few 12 gauge will hold 10 rounds, but there are some that do !!!!!
Carry a SR22 everyday. I carry it because I shoot it extremely well. Very accurate out to 40 yards. I practice with it so much I feel naked without it. I trust it with my life.
i’ve put 8000+ rounds through my ruger sr22. i know it well and am accurate with it. the sr22 is a great piece and, given my humble life, it’s decent for my protection.
I was a Paramedic for 18 years and I’ve seen a lot of people killed with a 22lr and a lot people shot with larger calibers and live. Any round is deadly especially if u hit an artery, the heart or a vascular organ such as the liver.
Absolutely, no question about that. I think the real debate is will any given round stop a determined threat quickly. Handgun rounds lack the power of shotguns, and rifles so that leaves it up to the individual to pick a round that best suits them. Thanks for watching 🙂
I think the biggest contribution here is your experience as a funeral director and embalmer. You've seen the effects and can testify to that with a certain amount of authority. Really appreciate it. Cheers!
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As a person who carries a 22 often, because I have a need for deep concealment, I will say. It's a tool and you have to know how to use it. Practice often and shot placement is important to incapacitate. I dont really like to talk about it on youtube, but I have only used a gun once in self defense, in my front yard. I walked out the door to go to work and there was the threat right now. All I had on me was my tiny NAA 22LR with a 1 1/4" barrel. I was loaded with CCI Velocitors. The worst possible gun to have when you need a gun. One shot one kill.
👍👍appreciate the video and your take on the 22lr with facts to back it up. I own several 22lr handguns and rifles and all of them are fun to shoot. 22lr would not be my first choice for a defensive caliber but I would feel pretty good about defending my home with a 22lr rifle. 22lr is a lot more effective out of a rifle than a handgun. Hope you’re having a great weekend and thanks for all your videos.
Yes! It really does add a lot of velocity coming out of a longer barrel. We have been blessed. I appreciate you watching and I wish you and yours the very best. 🙂
I have been carrying for more than 30 years. Even before it was cool. It is not my only carry but I do carry a 22LR from time to time. Most of the time it is my Smith and Wesson model 63. When carrying a 22lr nothing beats a good revolver. Now this is my way of thinking. First of all, everyone thinks that the only way to defend yourself it to Kill, Kill, Kill. That is not true. To defend yourself means that you make it stop. You don't always have to kill a person to make the threat stop. Second. If I am going to a place that may have a large amount of people, I may intentionally carry a 22. Simply because if I miss or a bullet passes through and hits someone it is not intended, the chance of killing an innocent person is greatly reduced. You always have to be mindful of your surroundings. I would not be able to live with a passthrough killing an innocent kid. By the way, the best placed 22 LR is not the head. Gut shots just below the belly button, neck shots to sever the spine and heart shots are always the best. Now if you are confident enough to hit the eye socket, go for it. Your threat will end. Now this is not only true for 22lr. This goes for all handguns. Even a 357 mag. Shot placement is always key.
When it comes to wound dynamics, Brother, there is no one I trust more. Thanks for the discussion. I am used to shooting controversial cartridges (.22 LR, .30 Carbine), but I agree .22 LR is not the best choice for defensive use. That said, I have heard good things about the Stinger, but I am also curious about how the Velocitor, the CCI SGB (Small Game Bullet, a hunting flatpoint), and the Federal Punch all compare to each other. One thought about using the cartridges indoors, though, is hearing damage. I wonder if the .22LR might be kinder to the ears than more powerful handgun rounds. I really hope someday the suppressor is reclassified as Safety Equipment instead of the machinegun/destructive device restrictions we now face.
I appreciate your kindness and as far as the noise, suppressors, and the 22 rounds you mentioned you make some great points my friend. I will do my best to come up with these rounds and do a little testing 🙂
Your right on a technical basis. I need a break in contact for edc. At home my go to is a pump 12 gauge; and a half awake wife behind me with a 10/22.....not to mention cost to put into actual practice. What's better?; a 9mm or 38 that the carrier doesn't shoot because it's abusive to hands, budget and ego?; or the carrier that shoots a bulk pack a month of .22lr?
I do a little hog hunting and I can confirm that a CCI stinger out of a 20" barrel will put down a 200lb hog when shot in the head. I've never had one run more than a few feet. I have shot them from 20 yards up to 50 yards. The reason I use a .22 is because of my shoulder, I can't take the recoil of a high powered rifle like my .270 anymore.
@@bugman-ir8cw Carry what you feel comfortable with. I don't think a 9mm or .38 would be abusive to the hands. My son is 9 years old and burns up my 9mm. My daughter can shoot a group that can be covered by coffee cup all day long. They both enjoy it, shoot it well, and feel no abuse to the hands.
We keep a .22 S&W revolver in the house for my wife & we gave .22 revolvers to both of our grown daughters. None of them like to shoot but can handle the .22 pretty well AND it’s better than nothing. As to the round itself I saw more people dropped w/a .22 in my 30 yrs on the street (retired in ‘97) than anything else.
I have 3 different 22 handguns and a 22 rifle. I started buying nothing but CCI ammo 4 or 5 years ago. I can honestly say I have not have a malfunction since.
I have a Ruger 10-22 with the 25 round magazine loaded with CCI stingers. I am confident that she will be very well equipped to handle an intruder or a varmint if I am not home. She's actually really good with that rifle and she is also confident shooting it.
I think the 22lr rifle is a great 1st gun option. They are cheap, easy to learn with, usable by the entire family and are less likely to go through walls and endanger your neighbor. If you decide that guns are not your thing you are not out a lot if you re-sell it or store as a hedge against a bad times. If you decide that you need more there are plenty of options.
It definitely let's you practice your grip and form for accuracy. Bigger calibers just mean more recoil at that point, accuracy and flinching is already good. Very good first gun.
A spray of bullets of any kind is probably effective 95% of the time. Most of the time the bad guys disengage when the lead starts flying. If just presenting the weapon doesn't end the confrontation.
In the field of dangerous game hunting, Safari guides often talk about killing power vs stopping power. This is something many people fail to understand. Just because a certain cartridge can kill doesn't mean it can effectively stop. This is why guides in Africa carry ridiculously powerful double rifles while their clients carry more modest rifles like 375 H&H. Same can be applied to home defense/EDC.
Being comfortable and somewhat proficient with your firearm is the first step and is very important. Starting with a small caliber and working up from there to find the comfort and proficiency level would be a great way to go in my opinion. If that level is no more than a .22 then well placed shots from that .22 might be what is needed to stop the threat if and when the time comes.
Great video on a controversial topic. I’m fairly new to your channel and I’m enjoying it. If you test some 22lr, may I suggest the Winchester silver tip, segmented hollow point with the federal punch? Buffalo Outdoors has done some gel block test with the silver tip out of a 3in barrel. The core penetrated 13in and the segments spread out at impact creating a nasty looking wound. If all you carry is a 22, it might make a good defense round.
Thank you so much for watching. I am sure glad you stopped by. I will certainly try to do that. It has been a hot topic so I will see what .22 rounds I can come up with and hopefully make another .22 range test video soon. 🙂
Great Testing and thanks for sharing your experience in this and previous clips.👍 .22LR has been the caliber/weapon of choice in some governmental commissioned Jobs. Mossad to mention one.
I love how humble, informative and candid you are. It’s like we’re hanging out at a barbeque having a beer together. Awesome channel, great video and may God bless you and your family, brother.
@@TheKentuckyPatriot I heard the 22lr will bounce around inside, if it enters the skull at close range. That's why the mafia likes to use it, to whack someone...
@@johnganshow5536 If it penetrates the skull as thick as it is and the way it curves around could very well lead to it bouncing around to some degree. If it penetrated the skull. More than likely it will be fatal if it bounces around or not. The brain is very fragile. What I was referring to is people believe if you shoot somone in the torso there will be 17 wound channels and 17 different paths taken because of ricochet. Thanks for watching 🙂
Thanks for a great discussion. A few thoughts come to mind. One factor that is often neglected in these discussions is muzzle blast. In some ways I think that could be more important tactically than the recoil. The ability to clearly hear what is going on around you after the first shot can be critical especially in an indoor environment where the blast will be magnified. Also if I were using rimfire I would choose an 8 or more shot revolver or a lever action carbine. A failure to fire would only require you to pull the trigger again or rack in the next shot which you are likely to be doing anyway. No special procedure is required. If larger calibers are not possible or desirable for whatever reason the 32s and 38s are a very viable option. A 32 or 38 wad cutter is quite capable and very consistent. Both are low recoil and reasonably low blast especially in the 32s. In a carbine a 32 or 38 is very effective and even quieter for home defense. Another excellent option would be a .410 with buckshot. I suspect that would have better one stop odds than any handgun.
You covered things excellently. Reliability of the rim fire cartridge is my biggest concern. In all cases, we're playing the odds. Having a firearm allows a person to display it to a threat. That will cause a portion (NOT all) of threats to back down with no shots fired. If it needs to be used, the noise alone will deter another portion. Pain (if they feel it) can drive off another portion. All of those things help with the odds. But we've all seen the video of the Maryland officer who shot a deranged man multiple times in the chest, at arms length, with a .40 loaded with (I think) JHP Gold Dots. Powerful round, excellent bullet, shot placement that should be extremely effective and the guy kept hitting the cop. So, we do our best to shift the odds in our favor and keep our fingers crossed. If a .22 is all that a person can handle then their odds are much higher than somebody who is reduced to screaming loudly.
All said the 22lr is what it is, just a small round that most everyone has heard of. I’m not comfortable with it for self defense but I can handle the bigger calibers. The smallest I like my wife to carry is 380 because she can’t handle more effectively. But if it’s all a person is comfortable with then carry it. I think you explained it well. I shoot 22lr a lot these days cause it’s the cheapest I can find. Thanks for more good information Kentucky Patriot and Gods Speed. 💪🏽🎥💯👍🙏🏻
@@TheKentuckyPatriot such a good channel with great videos, messages and information. Can’t believe it took me so long to join this one. Stay safe and Gods blessings to the Kentucky Patriot families and fans. 🎥💪🏽💯👍🙏🏻
I heard the 22lr when entering the head, it might bounce around and cause damage. However, even if that is not true, a 22lr handgun allows to target with little recoil to hit (incl. repeat hits) a target spot much easier.
Without question, recoil is a huge plus for the .22! If it goes though the skull then inside the skull there is a chance it can ricochet and possibly not exit. Once any round penetrates the skull and enters the brain it is pretty much game over at that point. Thanks for watching 🙂
It always seemed to me that most bad guys who only wanted your stuff would probably run away if you fired a cap gun at them in the dark. They aren’t there to consider the ramifications of bullet dynamics. Feet don’t fail me now.
I think the rule of thumb is, carry the largest caliber you can shoot well, and are willing to carry everyday without exception. If rim fire is the only one you can shoot, it beats having nothing.
The problem is there tend not to be a standard test used that tells people how well they really shoot. Especially for concealed carry: Here two tests (from concealment): 5 by 5 Drill 5 shots 5 inch cycle target 12.7 cm 5 yards 4.57 m 5 seconds 5 times 3 by 3 drill 3 shots 3 inch target 7.62 cm 3 yards 2.74 m 3 seconds
Very good presentation . While rimfire has improved ( I think ) over the 50 or so years that I have used it , the facts are as you state about not being as reliable as centerfire . I still choose to carry 22 magnum but in a revolver , while knowing that the only sure way to stop an attacker is the central nervous system ..... no matter which caliber is used . I am " my most dangerous " with this gun because I shoot it better than other handguns probably because I have so much time with it . Everyone should make an educated choice and do what is necessary to be as proficient as possible with what he chooses .
You make some great points. If using a .22 I prefer a 22mag in a revolver as well. I appreciate you watching and I wish you and yours a Merry Christmas.
🇺🇲🦅💜💜🙏🏼💜💜☕☕ Thank You for continuing to share facts, and your options. I love this channel. Yes, that is both a fact and an opinion. ☺️ Sharing knowledge based facts is absolutely priceless. 100% agree with .22 being a fantastic training tool. Learning weapon safety, firearm manipulation, and knowing your gear is critical and should be part of everyone's training... Regardless of their background. I have carried a NAA .22 mag all day everyday for many more years than I care to count. It is usually not my primary weapon, but I ALWAYS have it on my person, even though I have a multitude of choices. If I leave my home, I ALWAYS carry my Glock 19... I have carried concealed for more than 40+ years. It is a way of life for me. Having said that, here is my opinion... If I round a corner and suddenly find myself looking down the barrel of a .22 I don't care if it's a lead bullet or a hollow point... That person most definitely has my undivided attention. It doesn't matter what I'm carrying. Every situation has a solution, and requires careful thought to survive. Maintaining a clear head is absolutely critical. If that means giving up my wallet to keep my family safe, then so be it. Knowledge is the key, training is so valuable. Understanding what your weapon will do, must be given a lot of thought. Is a .22 in my pocket better than a .44 magnum left at home... No brainer! I'm rambling, lol 🤣 Thanks again for the great video. Blessings to you and your Family. Peace be with you always. Stay Safe, Stay Alert, and as always Stay the Course. 🇺🇲🦅💜💜🙏🏼💜💜☕☕
No rambling at all! I appreciate you taking the time to comment and share your valuable experiences, training, and opinions. I could learn a lot from someone like you. I wish you would start a channel and I will be your first subscriber God bless you and yours my friend 🙂
Another thing to consider for EDC is that one step up from .22LR is .22WMR. I've shot those and there is little recoil on that round, too, but they are potentially more lethal than the .22LR...
The most important thing to have in a gunfight is to “have a gun”. A gun sitting on your nightstand while you are in need of it in the street is worthless. Always carry, and be vigilant.
Take a look at the capabilities and ballistics of the Winchester Silver Tip and the Federal Punch .22. I usually just wear cargo shorts and carry a Ruger .22 Lite Rack or Beretta Bobcat. The Silver tip has had zero malfunctions in training in both. The flat nose of the punch doesn’t work well in the Ruger.
Thanks for watching. I would love to be able to find both!! I found some Federal Punch in 9mm and just filmed a video with it vs a meat target. Should be up next Friday. :-)
Due to age my wife can no longer handle a 9mm or even a 380. She has trouble with DA triggers but can still rack a slide. Her Glock 19 has been replaced with a Glock 44 for HD along with a 15-22 rifle. She is very good with both and both are loaded with Minimag 40 grain. I am not getting younger either. I sold off my 45 and 40. I keep a Glock 17 and a Mossberg 500 410 bore shotgun loaded with buckshot for HD. I mostly carry a Ruger LCR 38 loaded with 148 grain wadcutters. It is a get off me gun. More important I practice at self defense distances of 0-7 yards. If you are having trouble with recoil in a 9mm try the Norma NXD or Ruger ARX rounds. They also lighten the pistol by a couple ounces. In 60+ years of shooting 22lr I have found that CCI Minimag 40 grain are the most reliable in semi autos. Revolvers I like CCI Velocitors or Aguila Interceptor solids. They would be great in a lever or pump rifle. I don't trust hyper velocity in semi autos. I have not run into any Punch yet locally so no comment. Stingers are great for small pests but not for SD. I consider it one of the worst choices for SD.
Thank you for watching and sharing your experiences. I made a video with the .410 and I tested OOOBuck rounds. They performed great! I appreciate you watching and I wish you and yours the very best -)
I wouldn't want a rim fire option just for reliability. That said I wouldn't want to carry less than a 9mm but for my mom with dexterity probs I'm glad I talked her into going from a .22 to a 380.
@@LKaramazov She has lcp2 & kinda feels the same. She admits she needs more practice but I'd like her to try the EZ in 380. A larger frame even if not the EZ could help you if you have similar dexterity issues. If she could rack the slide I'd recommend the glock 42 for her hand size.
@@vashmatrix5769 well, there’s hope. When I first got it I took it to the range and literally couldn’t hit a torso sized silhouette. It shot very low. It was CRAZY! Now I can hit much smaller hinged targets. I don’t know what cartridge she shoots, but I buy reman 380.it’s very affordable.
You make some excellent points particularly the rare situation when you get full aim and a full mag. Particularly true if you want to go single action. My current choice is a sig 320 with a red dot. I also like my 380s. With that said, I remain a 22 mag fan.
I didn't choose a .22lr rifle. It was given to me (legally transferred, of course). I don't carry, either. I've shot before with friends, but was never able afford my own firearm. At least now I have one and can afford the occasional box or two of qualtiy ammo. I know it's not ideal, but I guess it's better than nothing if things go bump in the night, but I hope to God I never ever have to shoot it against anything other than a paper target or dinner. It's there and that's that.
I hope and pray you don't either but a .22 in hand can be a great tool in time of need. Several quick shots can turn the tides of a situation quick. Thanks for watching, God bless you and yours! 🙂
I probably shoot 50 22lr,s for every other caliber round I shoot and I try to shoot at two or more times a month. So yeah I pretty confident in the handling of one. But I have 3 guns that I carry depending on clothing and weather a gx4 in 9mm a shield in 40 or Glock 29 in 10mm. But if all I had or all I could handle was 22lr I would fell a lot better with some of the defense ammo on the market today.
We're about the same shooting .22 vs other calibers...our usual carry is either .38 or .22wmr (we're revolver people), and at home the 12 gauge comes into play...but .22 keeps us going to the range about once a week, and trigger time is very important...
you can have more than people getting armed with a 22 in your family. wife could get a revolver or your older kid can get the same. atleast they could get armed while bunkering in their room. ❤ thank you sir!
The object of self defense is to end the threat. Most people I know don't like getting holes punched in their body by anything whether it is a nail or steel rod.
The primary and secondary modcast has a bunch of thing on this. Including tatements of medical professionals who put people back together or take them apart. My understanding at this moment: Pistols make holes. That`s all they do.Hit in one of the appropiate target zones and it will work. If you hit someone but not in the target zone it probably counts as a miss. The only difference i in the big ones like 45 longcolt where the breaking of bones will lead to a significant pain response.
You do talk a lot, young man. However, I'm glad I listened and watched this video to its end. Something I picked up on quickly was your firearms handling. Its easy to spot a trained shooter. I am 66 years old...been serious about shooting since I started carrying the 1911 as a young Marine in 1975. Shot IPSC/USPSA and was a NROI certified RO in late 80s to mid 90s. Did about 20 years as an NRA instructor in Colorado. So yeah...I appreciate listening to a shooter. Now for the .22. We have both heard and discussed its merits until its running out the other ear. I always just come back to this. How bad would I feel if you shot me with it? Would I prefer it over a good stick? Thankfully, age has only begun to take its toll and I can still comfortably shoot everything in the safes. Cheers and thanks again.
I have a couple of 9mm a 38s and a 22lr. The newer style walther p22 i carry from time to time. Just depending on the situation. Now I will say out of the walther I do not shoot anything under 38g ammo as the lower grains do not function properly. I also like the cci rounds.
I've shot groundhog with a Remington 512 at rather close range (less 10 yards), and I've had the bullets not expand. I've also shot a groundhog with a .357 Mag HP in the head (20 feet), and while the bullet obviously went through, when I dug it out of the dirt, it didn't expand, similar to the few times I've used HP's on deer (it only took two deer to make me stop using HP's for pretty much everything)... don't rely on bullets to expand, shoot where it matters, and count on the hole you just poked to work. My experience is that bullets do not perform on real living things the way they do in gel blocks; and too many people forget that the gel blocks were meant to give the FBI and NATO cheap, consistent media to test things in, not to be 100% representative of actual targets. Also, why, at normal civil defense ranges, are you target shooting? you don't need sights to consistently hit a 7" circle at 15 feet... A little practice, and a sidearm that fits you properly, and you don't even need to fully raise and present the gun lol. I help with a "beginner's pistol class" at a local range from time to time, I bring out my repro British Dragoon Pistol or my baby browning clone to demonstrate that you don't need sights to defend yourself. Believe it or not, it's been my experience that it's easier to get new people to put an entire magazine in the torso of a silhouette at 15 feet by teaching ergonomics and point shooting than it is to teach them target shooting (most of the time, it's less than half a box). I've seen people who've been shot / shot people with rifles (including shots to the head that took a chunk of skull with it)... and I'll tell you that they aren't the magic life-switch everyone on the internet likes to talk about vs a pistol lol. S&W's first successful revolver was a pocketable .22 short, and it was well received (to the point Colt had to pull some serious favors/bribes at the patent office to compete), and .32's were all the rage up till the 1940's in world-wide police circles... when did .32, .22, and .25 become "not enough"? When the gun/ammo companies told you it "wasn't enough". The reliability of rimfire issue is overblown, in 30 years, I rarely have had more than 1 bad primer per cheapie box of 500, and I've had bad primers/light strikes with centerfire. As far as nothing is gong to stop a bullet in your house, I've had an ND with a .357 mag, and it went through an interior wall and stopped in a cupboard on the other side of that same wall in the next room after it broke some pyrex dishes...sooo... there's that (it was kinda cool, finding the bullet in the cupboard, clean up sucked lol). In short: the oft regurgitated, seldom substantiated BS from online forums is just that, generally.
I heard a comparison about th 22lr that made me feel much better abouts it as a self defense round. That comparison was that yes it may only be the width of a screwdriver, but imagine being hit in the chest 1,2,3 or possibly 10-15:times by a 700mph screwdriver. Ouch
A "well motivated" or drugged up attacker can take a lot of abuse. 45acp is my go to because of pure "get off me!" power. That being said, any handgun is better than none if you need it. But just because you carry one, don't mean you're gonna have time to use it. Especially if you're not paying attention to your surroundings. Training, training, training.
22 to the chin or chest is more than a mma push or double jab belieeeeeeeeve mee homie said agheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee after baning the set
Excellent. Your comment that if the SHTF, you will not be able to take a stance, is spot on. I try to keep all 9mm, but have many .22, that I inherited. It is a revolver, and has a 2nd for .22 MAG. Looks like a Wild West Gun. Your view? Think a .22 MAG is pretty good for self defense. The wife cannot rack, so the 6 shooter, loaded with .22 MAG is what she sleeps with. BTW - Luv your shirt, need one, but with a pocket for my glasses!
Yeah, a 22mag is a good defense gun. I have even carried it a little with a North American Arms revolver. It is faster than a normal .22 but the recoil is still almost non existent. Bless you and yours my friend :-)
Yes, I second that. I see all these defensive shooting instructors with their fancy stances and two handed stiff arm drills and I bet not even 50% of self defense situations will look like that.
Recent events lead to to have to considered arming my 78yr old mom who has severe arthritis . One option was my trusty Ruger 10/22 . She has no experience shooting anything but a pellet gun years ago so recoil was important. I figured point and shoot shoot shoot shoot was the key. HOWEVER her hands and wrists are too gone to even work the bolt on the 10/22 in case of malfunction so thats a concern . It will do for now because everything else I own is worse in that area( working slides. levers, pumps) . It is a first for me to see that that can be such a big issue . So I'm trying to fast track getting a .22 magnum revolver with a decent length barrel for her . Or maybe a single shot .410 with a side saddle since working a pump if iffy.
You might also consider a revolver in .32S&W loaded with HBWC target ammo. Easy to shoot, effective, and no more buck and snort that a .22 mag, maybe less. They are a little harder to come by but if you can find one in a 3 or 4" barrel might be just the ticket.
There áre Beretta pistols .32 , 22 with barrels That pops up allowing to put the first bullet without the need of racking back . They áre ideal for people with artritis AND the barrel Is Easy to clean too . Thanks , bye
I've used a .45 as my EDC for several years. I am 78 now and haven't carried for a couple of years due to hand strength and control, not only because of recoil but also the use of the slide. Today I bought a SR22 and it feels perfect for me. I can actually rack it without issues and of course no recoil to speak of. Do I know its limitations, of course I do, but I have my own limitations.
For too many people, firearms and the projectiles launched are magic. Those who howl that you aren't giving the .22 a fair shake may be screaming that you're nixing their magic and leaving them helpless. Not everybody is Elmer Keith.
I greatly value these videos! Personally I have different weapons for different jobs. My wife on the other hand cannot operate the shotgun for home defense when I’m gone. So I bought her a Glock 19, still difficult for her to operate, bought her a PCC 9mm, too big of a rifle for her (she is a little lady). So picked up a Ruger Mark IV, she got her hands on that and fell in love with it, it’s her “go to” weapon of choice if there’s a need. Hopefully she never needs to use it. But if she does, the bad guy is gonna have to get past the Belgian Malinois….good luck with that! Lol Thanks again for legitimate knowledge, not opinion or ego. God bless you my brother! Dan Firefighter - Medic Northern California
1. I love your dog. A dog is a great choice for personal protection. 2.Thank you for your service! 3. I would take a solid hit with a .22 any day over a miss with a Glock or shotgun. 4. Thanks for watching. I wish you and yours the very best :-)
i prefer the 22LR because its lightweight, very low recoil and they are quiet and $ Cheap ... I can tell you that most people can shoot a 22LR with ease but to shoot a 9mm fast and keep on target requires a lot of training.
9mm is too expensive to train with, am seriously considering going over to 22lr. My wife is tiny, I don't think I could get her to train with a 9mm. Looking at a TX22 and a M&P 15/22 combo.
It sure will. I noticed you received a commend with my picture that said you were declared the winner. I am sorry. I did not send that. I hate scammers and hackers! Thanks for watching 🙂
Knew a guy who butchered cattle and hogs hogs weight 250-300 pounds cattle @ 1200 pounds,never needed a second shot,used 22 shorts. Placement is gold but knock down power is important when shtf starts even so placement is important requires practice and 22 lr is modestly priced.
Here's the thing. I don't know too many people who will stand around and find out what size of bullet your using. When they see the firearm. And hear the round pop off. They are very unlikely to stand around to be shot a second time.
I’m Sorry, but citing age, handicap, lack of skill, whatever, is All Bull !!!!! When u pull out a .22 micro pistol people still piss their pants & the noise and the muzzle flash is still overwhelming when you are not expecting it. As far as Rimfire, this is 2023 people. .22 is very Reliable !!! I trust my life to it. I carry 22 lr, 22 wmr, 32, 380, 9 mm , 38 special & 45 ACP. I carry them all. I’m comfortable when I carry any of them. I’m uncomfortable when I don’t carry anything, so I moved the toilet into the house so I no longer have an excuse to go out unarmed !!!!!
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Are you serious?!?!?! That would be so awesome!!! Thank you so much! I would be honored and would be happy to give your store advertisement and shout outs!!!! :-)
It's all about shot placement is key on human body like , dim mak pressure points are good place to hit with a 22. I would want a lead or aluminium hollow point filled with mercury for a self defence round
Learned two things the hard way. Rimfires DON'T always go off. Second one is you can't see black sights in the dark. If you use .22 use a revolver so you can just pull the trigger again and not have a jam to clear like an auto.
I think people focus on killing a lot as well. Personally, if I can avoid killing I want to. Yes, the 22LR is deadly but if they live they will still have stopped whatever they are doing. I am choosing to carry 22LR as I just feel more comfortable and accurate with it.
Hey Patriot; Most folks don't understand the three mechanisms of stopping a threat. Sanguenation (loss of blood pressure), structural (breaking bones) and neurological (breaking some portion of the nervous system). There are specific targets for each of these: center mass, pelvic girdle and the spine or head. Perhaps a video discussing these could be beneficial to viewers.
I have a EDC issue, I live in se Florida and want to concealed carry while walking the dog, usually one hour. It is so hot and humid that after the walk My clothes are soaking wet and have to strip everything off I seat a tshirt and gym shorts and wear a belly band. Then I wear a lightweight cover shirt, but that is even hotter. When I finish my walk snd disarm my weapon is wet with sweat even wearing the belly on top of my tshirt. Question is where best to carry given the issues. Pocket carry is not working as the gun pulls my gym pants down- being a fat guy.
I love Florida but the summer months there are brutal. I don't really know other than if maybe you could walk really early in the morning or maybe after the sun goes down so It isn't quite so hot. Thanks for watching 🙂
We sometimes carry a NAA mini-revolver...ours is the .22lr model, 4 inches long, weighs 4.5 ounces, 5 rds single action...it isn't much, but the .22wmr models just a fraction bigger...or maybe the keltec .32, it is a small, lightweight weapon (well under 10 ounces)...these are in your face weapons, but at arm's length accurate enough...probably a few other guns out here that might fit the bill...
Thanks for watching. I made a video testing the Federal punch in 9mm and they performed very well. We tested the same rounds in .22lr and they did not perform very well. I was using a pistol for both tests.
Answer is no… 9mm to 45 minimum in a handgun, 12 gauge close, .556 close to intermediate, .308 intermediate to long range, 300 wm long range to extended long range, .50 or .338 lapua extended long range to you’re just firing for effect to suppress.
I appreciate you watching and I like to have a little more too if I can. If a .22 is all you have or can handle that is one thing. If at all possible move up the chain when you can. Thanks for watching :-)
Sufficient depends on the bad guys fortitude unless you shoot multiples to the head....meaning skill and usually Red dot. Sufficient for a teenager to use? Perhaps. Kill? Sure. But goal is quickly stopping deadly actions and even a heart shot may take too long to leak w .22. So multiples into head quickly since some may skim around skull not penetrate. And a lot of .22 deaths are suicides or used to be assassinations so perceptions are skewed. Stay well. It's a trainer and last ditch. .32 better option for recoil sensitive. I do have a vid 7 reasons to own a .22 and have looked at a few. I'd like the new umerex hk mp5 could make a good bag gun but mags sell out in minutes when become available
To try and argue that a 22 is as powerful as a 380, 9mm, or 45 would be a fool's mission because it simply isn't, the point is will it do the job or not and i say it will. The story about the guy surviving 2 shots to the back of the head I have a hard time believing. I mean, i believe it happened but something seems to be missing from the story. it sounds the shooter was using some kinda revolver loaded with low velocity target rounds in an attempt to be more quiet. as far as rimfire ammo reliability i think thats a much over blown claim. personally speaking I've fired the gamut of 22lr rounds and had as little as 5 rounds per thousand not go off and that includes all kinds of cheap bulk ammo. I almost always stick with round nose solids because despite what some claim they penetrate well. ive never ever had any 22 lr round fail to penetrate a 2x4 or half inch sheet of hard plywood. not long ago i read an article that claimed a knife blade only had to be 4-6 inches long to reach vital organs and every 22 lr round ive shot would certainly beat that. those that claim a 22 will only piss a bad guy off, or even bounce off him are probably the same people that claim small birdshot put of a shotgun will not stop a bad guy and thats something you disproved with your other video shooting birdshot with the 20 gauge. I think that the people that make silly claims like that have no personal experience with 22lr or birdshot, rather base their ideas on second hand knowledge
Thank you. I was thinking of buying 22LR rifle, but I changed my mind. Sure it's deadly round, but it takes too long to stop someone who is trying to kill you (maybe with much more powerful gun like AR15).I will stick with my big bore pcp air gun which has nearly the same power and far cheaper to shoot than even 22LR for varmint and target practice. Only 12 gauge shotguns for life or death home defense situations for me. Hope that's enough to fend off intruders armed with AR15s.
I personally like the .22 caliber & I own 2 pistols of the .22 caliber!! However when it comes to personal defense I am going to go with my .45 acp or my .357 magnum. Yes I agree shot placement is king as many will say!!!! However I will take a one shot to the torso from a .357 magnum over a .22 any day any time!!!!! These same people say stopping power does not exist but I don’t see them in line to take a shot from a .45 or a .357 magnum!!!! I rest my case. Agree or disagree.
I feel no way undergunned with a 22. Shot placement is the most important thing. Israel's anti terrorist group took out terrorists on a plane with.....,.. yep 22 Berettas. Many deer have been took with 22 as well so I do have a 22 for home defense and target shooting.
I knew an old Gentleman Who only owned a .22 LR Remington repeater rifle and a 410 single shot shot gun . The 410 was for hunting ( slugs for deer . shot shells for birds and small game ) and The .22 Repeater was for defending his home and property . One night some wannabe gang bangers thought his home would be easy prey for a home invasion : 2 were killed and one was paralyzed by that .22 Long Rifle .
I would not want to be hit with one that is for sure. I have made several videos with the .22 and .410 testing various rounds. I appreciate you watching :-)
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.22 shot out of a rifle barrel gets the full potential of the ammo, hitting probably 50% harder than out of a handgun, and the rifle probably distributed several rounds per perp...good for him...
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The extra velocity in that longer tube would’ve been devastating…. Good shooting old man!!!!
From a deep sleep at 3am after a couple beers the night before, I'm reaching for my 10/22 loaded with quality ammo, for a bump in the night.
To increase my odds of actually protecting my family, I want to use the easiest tool to get rapid shots on target with the least muzzle blast and noise.
Giving myself the best chance I can to overcome the fogginess of sleep and disorientation of adrenaline and gunfire in the dark, is my priority.
I have no problem with my man card, and I keep my 10/22 just as well maintained as my carry guns.
I hope I never have to find out if my choice is the best for me.
Go with whatever keeps you and your family safe my friend 🙂
Muzzle flash is a thing brother. My 10-22 is pretty easy on the eyes in the dark.
I was taught in the military to empty the mag during a self defense situation. It seems to me most attention is given to comparing one sized round to another. Yes, the 22lr is very inferior.
Rapidly plant 10 or 11 rounds into someone, and they WILL stop advancing. Therefore I see no issues using a 22lr pistol for EDC self defense.
Emptying the mag is great self defense advice. Thanks for watching 🙂
How long does it take to shoot 10 or 11 rounds? What if it was attackerS (plural) armed with AR15s? I would want to put down bad guys with one shot each, like 12 gauge buckshots or slugs.
@@coldspring22 Dude, if you have multiple attackers with AR 15’s, your screwed no matter what u carry unless your backup is a tank. So quit being ridiculous !!!
And PS, it would take 2 to 3 seconds to squeeze off 10 or 11 .22 rounds !!!!!
@@coldspring22 And Springer, I bet u never even fired a 12 gauge in your life !!! Let alone one with 10 rounds !!! Few 12 gauge will hold 10 rounds, but there are some that do !!!!!
Carry a SR22 everyday. I carry it because I shoot it extremely well. Very accurate out to 40 yards. I practice with it so much I feel naked without it. I trust it with my life.
You do whatever keeps you safe my friend. That is all that matters. Thanks for watching :-)
i’ve put 8000+ rounds through my ruger sr22. i know it well and am accurate with it. the sr22 is a great piece and, given my humble life, it’s decent for my protection.
@@jtns2845 If everyone would practice like that we would all be much safer and better off! Take care my friend 🙂
Very very good. Finally someone stands up for 22lr. I wouldn't want to get shot by one.
No sir! I would not either!! Thanks for watching 🙂
imagine being barefoot and having someone come down on your foot with a sledge hammer. that's what it feels like
I was a Paramedic for 18 years and I’ve seen a lot of people killed with a 22lr and a lot people shot with larger calibers and live. Any round is deadly especially if u hit an artery, the heart or a vascular organ such as the liver.
Absolutely, no question about that. I think the real debate is will any given round stop a determined threat quickly. Handgun rounds lack the power of shotguns, and rifles so that leaves it up to the individual to pick a round that best suits them. Thanks for watching 🙂
I think the biggest contribution here is your experience as a funeral director and embalmer. You've seen the effects and can testify to that with a certain amount of authority. Really appreciate it. Cheers!
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As a person who carries a 22 often, because I have a need for deep concealment, I will say. It's a tool and you have to know how to use it. Practice often and shot placement is important to incapacitate. I dont really like to talk about it on youtube, but I have only used a gun once in self defense, in my front yard. I walked out the door to go to work and there was the threat right now. All I had on me was my tiny NAA 22LR with a 1 1/4" barrel. I was loaded with CCI Velocitors. The worst possible gun to have when you need a gun. One shot one kill.
WOW! I know it must have been tough but glad you are ok!
👍👍appreciate the video and your take on the 22lr with facts to back it up. I own several 22lr handguns and rifles and all of them are fun to shoot. 22lr would not be my first choice for a defensive caliber but I would feel pretty good about defending my home with a 22lr rifle. 22lr is a lot more effective out of a rifle than a handgun. Hope you’re having a great weekend and thanks for all your videos.
Yes! It really does add a lot of velocity coming out of a longer barrel. We have been blessed. I appreciate you watching and I wish you and yours the very best. 🙂
please… talk more!!! your views/ experiences and observations are extremely valuable!
Aww, Thanks man. I really appreciate you watching, the encouragement, and the kind words. God bless you and yours :-)
I have been carrying for more than 30 years. Even before it was cool. It is not my only carry but I do carry a 22LR from time to time. Most of the time it is my Smith and Wesson model 63. When carrying a 22lr nothing beats a good revolver. Now this is my way of thinking. First of all, everyone thinks that the only way to defend yourself it to Kill, Kill, Kill. That is not true. To defend yourself means that you make it stop. You don't always have to kill a person to make the threat stop. Second. If I am going to a place that may have a large amount of people, I may intentionally carry a 22. Simply because if I miss or a bullet passes through and hits someone it is not intended, the chance of killing an innocent person is greatly reduced. You always have to be mindful of your surroundings. I would not be able to live with a passthrough killing an innocent kid. By the way, the best placed 22 LR is not the head. Gut shots just below the belly button, neck shots to sever the spine and heart shots are always the best. Now if you are confident enough to hit the eye socket, go for it. Your threat will end. Now this is not only true for 22lr. This goes for all handguns. Even a 357 mag. Shot placement is always key.
You make some really good points. Thanks for watching and I wish you and yours the very best 🙂
When it comes to wound dynamics, Brother, there is no one I trust more. Thanks for the discussion. I am used to shooting controversial cartridges (.22 LR, .30 Carbine), but I agree .22 LR is not the best choice for defensive use. That said, I have heard good things about the Stinger, but I am also curious about how the Velocitor, the CCI SGB (Small Game Bullet, a hunting flatpoint), and the Federal Punch all compare to each other. One thought about using the cartridges indoors, though, is hearing damage. I wonder if the .22LR might be kinder to the ears than more powerful handgun rounds. I really hope someday the suppressor is reclassified as Safety Equipment instead of the machinegun/destructive device restrictions we now face.
I appreciate your kindness and as far as the noise, suppressors, and the 22 rounds you mentioned you make some great points my friend. I will do my best to come up with these rounds and do a little testing 🙂
Your right on a technical basis. I need a break in contact for edc. At home my go to is a pump 12 gauge; and a half awake wife behind me with a 10/22.....not to mention cost to put into actual practice. What's better?; a 9mm or 38 that the carrier doesn't shoot because it's abusive to hands, budget and ego?; or the carrier that shoots a bulk pack a month of .22lr?
I do a little hog hunting and I can confirm that a CCI stinger out of a 20" barrel will put down a 200lb hog when shot in the head. I've never had one run more than a few feet. I have shot them from 20 yards up to 50 yards. The reason I use a .22 is because of my shoulder, I can't take the recoil of a high powered rifle like my .270 anymore.
@@bugman-ir8cw Carry what you feel comfortable with. I don't think a 9mm or .38 would be abusive to the hands. My son is 9 years old and burns up my 9mm. My daughter can shoot a group that can be covered by coffee cup all day long. They both enjoy it, shoot it well, and feel no abuse to the hands.
We keep a .22 S&W revolver in the house for my wife & we gave .22 revolvers to both of our grown daughters. None of them like to shoot but can handle the .22 pretty well AND it’s better than nothing. As to the round itself I saw more people dropped w/a .22 in my 30 yrs on the street (retired in ‘97) than anything else.
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I have 3 different 22 handguns and a 22 rifle. I started buying nothing but CCI ammo 4 or 5 years ago. I can honestly say I have not have a malfunction since.
I really like their product. I am a fan as well. Thanks for watching🙂
I have a Ruger 10-22 with the 25 round magazine loaded with CCI stingers. I am confident that she will be very well equipped to handle an intruder or a varmint if I am not home. She's actually really good with that rifle and she is also confident shooting it.
She? Are you referring to your wife or Daughter? My wife and daughter like to shoot and both of them are extremely accurate. Thanks for watching 🙂
I think the 22lr rifle is a great 1st gun option. They are cheap, easy to learn with, usable by the entire family and are less likely to go through walls and endanger your neighbor. If you decide that guns are not your thing you are not out a lot if you re-sell it or store as a hedge against a bad times. If you decide that you need more there are plenty of options.
Great points. I really appreciate you sharing this and taking the time to watch my video 🙂
It definitely let's you practice your grip and form for accuracy. Bigger calibers just mean more recoil at that point, accuracy and flinching is already good. Very good first gun.
@@bman9469 I agree! I started both my kids out on the .22 and they went up from there. Both of them love to shoot. Thanks for watching 🙂
I agree for the most part but they definitely go through walls
@@cernst29 Yes sir, especially interior walls. They will go through sheetrock like a knife through hot butter. Thanks for watching 🙂
I have personally witnessed a 22lr dropping a 6 point Buck when my buddies son got his first buck.
It's is chalked up to "Shot Placement".
Shot placement is clearly demonstrated in the RUclips video called -- Cattle shot with a .22LR
Shot placment is crutial that is for sure. I have seen them shoot a hog in the head for slaughter and it kill it instantly. Thanks for watching 🙂
A spray of bullets of any kind is probably effective 95% of the time. Most of the time the bad guys disengage when the lead starts flying. If just presenting the weapon doesn't end the confrontation.
Thanks for watching 🙂
In the field of dangerous game hunting, Safari guides often talk about killing power vs stopping power. This is something many people fail to understand. Just because a certain cartridge can kill doesn't mean it can effectively stop. This is why guides in Africa carry ridiculously powerful double rifles while their clients carry more modest rifles like 375 H&H. Same can be applied to home defense/EDC.
Very well said. I might borrow that line just because a round can kill doesn't mean it can stop. I appreciate you my friend 🙂
Being comfortable and somewhat proficient with your firearm is the first step and is very important. Starting with a small caliber and working up from there to find the comfort and proficiency level would be a great way to go in my opinion. If that level is no more than a .22 then well placed shots from that .22 might be what is needed to stop the threat if and when the time comes.
Very well said my friend. I appreciate you watching :-)
Great video on a controversial topic. I’m fairly new to your channel and I’m enjoying it. If you test some 22lr, may I suggest the Winchester silver tip, segmented hollow point with the federal punch? Buffalo Outdoors has done some gel block test with the silver tip out of a 3in barrel. The core penetrated 13in and the segments spread out at impact creating a nasty looking wound. If all you carry is a 22, it might make a good defense round.
Thank you so much for watching. I am sure glad you stopped by. I will certainly try to do that. It has been a hot topic so I will see what .22 rounds I can come up with and hopefully make another .22 range test video soon. 🙂
Great Testing and thanks for sharing your experience in this and previous clips.👍 .22LR has been the caliber/weapon of choice in some governmental commissioned Jobs. Mossad to mention one.
I sure wouldn't want to get hit with one lol. Thanks, I really appreciate you watching 🙂
I love how humble, informative and candid you are. It’s like we’re hanging out at a barbeque having a beer together. Awesome channel, great video and may God bless you and your family, brother.
I appreciate that! That really means a lot. Thanks for watching and I wish you and yours the very best :-)
@@TheKentuckyPatriot I heard the 22lr will bounce around inside, if it enters the skull at close range. That's why the mafia likes to use it, to whack someone...
@@johnganshow5536 If it penetrates the skull as thick as it is and the way it curves around could very well lead to it bouncing around to some degree. If it penetrated the skull. More than likely it will be fatal if it bounces around or not. The brain is very fragile. What I was referring to is people believe if you shoot somone in the torso there will be 17 wound channels and 17 different paths taken because of ricochet. Thanks for watching 🙂
Thanks for a great discussion. A few thoughts come to mind. One factor that is often neglected in these discussions is muzzle blast. In some ways I think that could be more important tactically than the recoil. The ability to clearly hear what is going on around you after the first shot can be critical especially in an indoor environment where the blast will be magnified.
Also if I were using rimfire I would choose an 8 or more shot revolver or a lever action carbine. A failure to fire would only require you to pull the trigger again or rack in the next shot which you are likely to be doing anyway. No special procedure is required.
If larger calibers are not possible or desirable for whatever reason the 32s and 38s are a very viable option. A 32 or 38 wad cutter is quite capable and very consistent. Both are low recoil and reasonably low blast especially in the 32s. In a carbine a 32 or 38 is very effective and even quieter for home defense.
Another excellent option would be a .410 with buckshot. I suspect that would have better one stop odds than any handgun.
You make some great points! I really like the idea of a revolver when using a .22! Thanks for watching 🙂
You covered things excellently. Reliability of the rim fire cartridge is my biggest concern. In all cases, we're playing the odds. Having a firearm allows a person to display it to a threat. That will cause a portion (NOT all) of threats to back down with no shots fired. If it needs to be used, the noise alone will deter another portion. Pain (if they feel it) can drive off another portion. All of those things help with the odds. But we've all seen the video of the Maryland officer who shot a deranged man multiple times in the chest, at arms length, with a .40 loaded with (I think) JHP Gold Dots. Powerful round, excellent bullet, shot placement that should be extremely effective and the guy kept hitting the cop. So, we do our best to shift the odds in our favor and keep our fingers crossed. If a .22 is all that a person can handle then their odds are much higher than somebody who is reduced to screaming loudly.
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Rimfire reliability.
Very well said. I appreciate you brother. Thanks for all your support over the years :-)
You sharing your experience in the funeral business is priceless
Thanks brother. You're the best!
All said the 22lr is what it is, just a small round that most everyone has heard of. I’m not comfortable with it for self defense but I can handle the bigger calibers. The smallest I like my wife to carry is 380 because she can’t handle more effectively. But if it’s all a person is comfortable with then carry it. I think you explained it well. I shoot 22lr a lot these days cause it’s the cheapest I can find. Thanks for more good information Kentucky Patriot and Gods Speed. 💪🏽🎥💯👍🙏🏻
I would rather have a .380 on my as a .45 I left at the house. I appreciate you watching and I wish you and yours the very best 🙂
@@TheKentuckyPatriot such a good channel with great videos, messages and information. Can’t believe it took me so long to join this one. Stay safe and Gods blessings to the Kentucky Patriot families and fans. 🎥💪🏽💯👍🙏🏻
I heard the 22lr when entering the head, it might bounce around and cause damage. However, even if that is not true, a 22lr handgun allows to target with little recoil to hit (incl. repeat hits) a target spot much easier.
Without question, recoil is a huge plus for the .22! If it goes though the skull then inside the skull there is a chance it can ricochet and possibly not exit. Once any round penetrates the skull and enters the brain it is pretty much game over at that point. Thanks for watching 🙂
It always seemed to me that most bad guys who only wanted your stuff would probably run away if you fired a cap gun at them in the dark.
They aren’t there to consider the ramifications of bullet dynamics. Feet don’t fail me now.
@@butchie2752 In most cases I believe you are right. Thanks for watching. Merry Christmas 🙂
@@TheKentuckyPatriot The problem, obviously, is you can’t assume a guy will just run away.
Merry Xmas to you too.
I think the rule of thumb is, carry the largest caliber you can shoot well, and are willing to carry everyday without exception. If rim fire is the only one you can shoot, it beats having nothing.
The problem is there tend not to be a standard test used that tells people how well they really shoot. Especially for concealed carry:
Here two tests (from concealment):
5 by 5 Drill
5 shots
5 inch cycle target 12.7 cm
5 yards 4.57 m
5 seconds
5 times
3 by 3 drill
3 shots
3 inch target 7.62 cm
3 yards 2.74 m
3 seconds
Very well said. Thanks for watching 🙂
@@mrd7067 Great drill!
Great idea, thank you for sharing @@mrd7067
Very good presentation . While rimfire has improved ( I think ) over the 50 or so years that I have used it , the facts are as you state about not being as reliable as centerfire . I still choose to carry 22 magnum but in a revolver , while knowing that the only sure way to stop an attacker is the central nervous system ..... no matter which caliber is used . I am " my most dangerous " with this gun because I shoot it better than other handguns probably because I have so much time with it . Everyone should make an educated choice and do what is necessary to be as proficient as possible with what he chooses .
You make some great points. If using a .22 I prefer a 22mag in a revolver as well. I appreciate you watching and I wish you and yours a Merry Christmas.
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Thank You for continuing to share facts, and your options. I love this channel. Yes, that is both a fact and an opinion. ☺️ Sharing knowledge based facts is absolutely priceless. 100% agree with .22 being a fantastic training tool. Learning weapon safety, firearm manipulation, and knowing your gear is critical and should be part of everyone's training... Regardless of their background.
I have carried a NAA .22 mag all day everyday for many more years than I care to count. It is usually not my primary weapon, but I ALWAYS have it on my person, even though I have a multitude of choices. If I leave my home, I ALWAYS carry my Glock 19... I have carried concealed for more than 40+ years. It is a way of life for me.
Having said that, here is my opinion... If I round a corner and suddenly find myself looking down the barrel of a .22 I don't care if it's a lead bullet or a hollow point... That person most definitely has my undivided attention. It doesn't matter what I'm carrying. Every situation has a solution, and requires careful thought to survive. Maintaining a clear head is absolutely critical.
If that means giving up my wallet to keep my family safe, then so be it.
Knowledge is the key, training is so valuable. Understanding what your weapon will do, must be given a lot of thought. Is a .22 in my pocket better than a .44 magnum left at home... No brainer! I'm rambling, lol 🤣
Thanks again for the great video.
Blessings to you and your Family.
Peace be with you always. Stay Safe, Stay Alert, and as always Stay the Course.
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No rambling at all! I appreciate you taking the time to comment and share your valuable experiences, training, and opinions. I could learn a lot from someone like you. I wish you would start a channel and I will be your first subscriber God bless you and yours my friend 🙂
Another thing to consider for EDC is that one step up from .22LR is .22WMR. I've shot those and there is little recoil on that round, too, but they are potentially more lethal than the .22LR...
Absolutely! Great points. I appreciate you watching 🙂
The most important thing to have in a gunfight is to “have a gun”. A gun sitting on your nightstand while you are in need of it in the street is worthless. Always carry, and be vigilant.
I couldn't agree more. Thanks for watching. :-)
Take a look at the capabilities and ballistics of the Winchester Silver Tip and the Federal Punch .22. I usually just wear cargo shorts and carry a Ruger .22 Lite Rack or Beretta Bobcat. The Silver tip has had zero malfunctions in training in both. The flat nose of the punch doesn’t work well in the Ruger.
Thanks for watching. I would love to be able to find both!! I found some Federal Punch in 9mm and just filmed a video with it vs a meat target. Should be up next Friday. :-)
Due to age my wife can no longer handle a 9mm or even a 380. She has trouble with DA triggers but can still rack a slide. Her Glock 19 has been replaced with a Glock 44 for HD along with a 15-22 rifle. She is very good with both and both are loaded with Minimag 40 grain. I am not getting younger either. I sold off my 45 and 40. I keep a Glock 17 and a Mossberg 500 410 bore shotgun loaded with buckshot for HD. I mostly carry a Ruger LCR 38 loaded with 148 grain wadcutters. It is a get off me gun. More important I practice at self defense distances of 0-7 yards. If you are having trouble with recoil in a 9mm try the Norma NXD or Ruger ARX rounds. They also lighten the pistol by a couple ounces.
In 60+ years of shooting 22lr I have found that CCI Minimag 40 grain are the most reliable in semi autos. Revolvers I like CCI Velocitors or Aguila Interceptor solids. They would be great in a lever or pump rifle. I don't trust hyper velocity in semi autos. I have not run into any Punch yet locally so no comment. Stingers are great for small pests but not for SD. I consider it one of the worst choices for SD.
Thank you for watching and sharing your experiences. I made a video with the .410 and I tested OOOBuck rounds. They performed great! I appreciate you watching and I wish you and yours the very best -)
I wouldn't want a rim fire option just for reliability. That said I wouldn't want to carry less than a 9mm but for my mom with dexterity probs I'm glad I talked her into going from a .22 to a 380.
I agree brother. Thanks for watching 🙂
Even .32 acp or .32long would be better.
I give her credit, I just got the lcp max, it’s dry snappy and to me, tough to shoot.
@@LKaramazov She has lcp2 & kinda feels the same. She admits she needs more practice but I'd like her to try the EZ in 380. A larger frame even if not the EZ could help you if you have similar dexterity issues. If she could rack the slide I'd recommend the glock 42 for her hand size.
@@vashmatrix5769 well, there’s hope. When I first got it I took it to the range and literally couldn’t hit a torso sized silhouette. It shot very low. It was CRAZY! Now I can hit much smaller hinged targets. I don’t know what cartridge she shoots, but I buy reman 380.it’s very affordable.
You make some excellent points particularly the rare situation when you get full aim and a full mag. Particularly true if you want to go single action.
My current choice is a sig 320 with a red dot. I also like my 380s.
With that said, I remain a 22 mag fan.
I like a .22mag as well. Thanks for watching. I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas :-)
@@TheKentuckyPatriot You too!
I didn't choose a .22lr rifle. It was given to me (legally transferred, of course). I don't carry, either. I've shot before with friends, but was never able afford my own firearm. At least now I have one and can afford the occasional box or two of qualtiy ammo. I know it's not ideal, but I guess it's better than nothing if things go bump in the night, but I hope to God I never ever have to shoot it against anything other than a paper target or dinner. It's there and that's that.
I hope and pray you don't either but a .22 in hand can be a great tool in time of need. Several quick shots can turn the tides of a situation quick. Thanks for watching, God bless you and yours! 🙂
22's do make a defense round.
I am gonna look for a few other .22 rounds to test if I can find them. Thanks for watching 🙂
I probably shoot 50 22lr,s for every other caliber round I shoot and I try to shoot at two or more times a month. So yeah I pretty confident in the handling of one. But I have 3 guns that I carry depending on clothing and weather a gx4 in 9mm a shield in 40 or Glock 29 in 10mm. But if all I had or all I could handle was 22lr I would fell a lot better with some of the defense ammo on the market today.
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We're about the same shooting .22 vs other calibers...our usual carry is either .38 or .22wmr (we're revolver people), and at home the 12 gauge comes into play...but .22 keeps us going to the range about once a week, and trigger time is very important...
you can have more than people getting armed with a 22 in your family. wife could get a revolver or your older kid can get the same. atleast they could get armed while bunkering in their room. ❤ thank you sir!
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The punch tests I’ve seen doesn’t show much if any expansion. You touched on some great points
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Less then Id prefer... But I feel
Passable in a revolver. I still would resist the semi as RF is so prown to missfire.
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The object of self defense is to end the threat. Most people I know don't like getting holes punched in their body by anything whether it is a nail or steel rod.
Very true! Holes through the body make for a very bad day lol. Thanks for watching :-)
The primary and secondary modcast has a bunch of thing on this. Including tatements of medical professionals who put people back together or take them apart.
My understanding at this moment: Pistols make holes. That`s all they do.Hit in one of the appropiate target zones and it will work. If you hit someone but not in the target zone it probably counts as a miss. The only difference i in the big ones like 45 longcolt where the breaking of bones will lead to a significant pain response.
Lot of truth to that brother. People typically survive handgun rounds. They typically do not survive rifle and shotgun rounds. Thanks for watching 🙂
You do talk a lot, young man. However, I'm glad I listened and watched this video to its end. Something I picked up on quickly was your firearms handling. Its easy to spot a trained shooter. I am 66 years old...been serious about shooting since I started carrying the 1911 as a young Marine in 1975. Shot IPSC/USPSA and was a NROI certified RO in late 80s to mid 90s. Did about 20 years as an NRA instructor in Colorado. So yeah...I appreciate listening to a shooter. Now for the .22. We have both heard and discussed its merits until its running out the other ear. I always just come back to this. How bad would I feel if you shot me with it? Would I prefer it over a good stick? Thankfully, age has only begun to take its toll and I can still comfortably shoot everything in the safes. Cheers and thanks again.
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I have a couple of 9mm a 38s and a 22lr. The newer style walther p22 i carry from time to time. Just depending on the situation. Now I will say out of the walther I do not shoot anything under 38g ammo as the lower grains do not function properly. I also like the cci rounds.
It is funny how some guns like certain ammo better than others. Thanks for watching 🙂
A 22 semi auto high capacity rifle loaded with cci velocitor is imo the floor for legitimate home defense work.
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@@TheKentuckyPatriot thanks my Kentucky brother!
I've shot groundhog with a Remington 512 at rather close range (less 10 yards), and I've had the bullets not expand. I've also shot a groundhog with a .357 Mag HP in the head (20 feet), and while the bullet obviously went through, when I dug it out of the dirt, it didn't expand, similar to the few times I've used HP's on deer (it only took two deer to make me stop using HP's for pretty much everything)... don't rely on bullets to expand, shoot where it matters, and count on the hole you just poked to work. My experience is that bullets do not perform on real living things the way they do in gel blocks; and too many people forget that the gel blocks were meant to give the FBI and NATO cheap, consistent media to test things in, not to be 100% representative of actual targets.
Also, why, at normal civil defense ranges, are you target shooting? you don't need sights to consistently hit a 7" circle at 15 feet... A little practice, and a sidearm that fits you properly, and you don't even need to fully raise and present the gun lol. I help with a "beginner's pistol class" at a local range from time to time, I bring out my repro British Dragoon Pistol or my baby browning clone to demonstrate that you don't need sights to defend yourself. Believe it or not, it's been my experience that it's easier to get new people to put an entire magazine in the torso of a silhouette at 15 feet by teaching ergonomics and point shooting than it is to teach them target shooting (most of the time, it's less than half a box). I've seen people who've been shot / shot people with rifles (including shots to the head that took a chunk of skull with it)... and I'll tell you that they aren't the magic life-switch everyone on the internet likes to talk about vs a pistol lol.
S&W's first successful revolver was a pocketable .22 short, and it was well received (to the point Colt had to pull some serious favors/bribes at the patent office to compete), and .32's were all the rage up till the 1940's in world-wide police circles... when did .32, .22, and .25 become "not enough"? When the gun/ammo companies told you it "wasn't enough". The reliability of rimfire issue is overblown, in 30 years, I rarely have had more than 1 bad primer per cheapie box of 500, and I've had bad primers/light strikes with centerfire. As far as nothing is gong to stop a bullet in your house, I've had an ND with a .357 mag, and it went through an interior wall and stopped in a cupboard on the other side of that same wall in the next room after it broke some pyrex dishes...sooo... there's that (it was kinda cool, finding the bullet in the cupboard, clean up sucked lol).
In short: the oft regurgitated, seldom substantiated BS from online forums is just that, generally.
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I heard a comparison about th 22lr that made me feel much better abouts it as a self defense round. That comparison was that yes it may only be the width of a screwdriver, but imagine being hit in the chest 1,2,3 or possibly 10-15:times by a 700mph screwdriver. Ouch
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A "well motivated" or drugged up attacker can take a lot of abuse. 45acp is my go to because of pure "get off me!" power. That being said, any handgun is better than none if you need it. But just because you carry one, don't mean you're gonna have time to use it. Especially if you're not paying attention to your surroundings. Training, training, training.
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22 to the chin or chest is more than a mma push or double jab belieeeeeeeeve mee homie said agheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee after baning the set
Thank you T.K.P. A great video. Good point on recoil sensitivity.
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Excellent. Your comment that if the SHTF, you will not be able to take a stance, is spot on. I try to keep all 9mm, but have many .22, that I inherited. It is a revolver, and has a 2nd for .22 MAG. Looks like a Wild West Gun. Your view? Think a .22 MAG is pretty good for self defense. The wife cannot rack, so the 6 shooter, loaded with .22 MAG is what she sleeps with. BTW - Luv your shirt, need one, but with a pocket for my glasses!
Yeah, a 22mag is a good defense gun. I have even carried it a little with a North American Arms revolver. It is faster than a normal .22 but the recoil is still almost non existent. Bless you and yours my friend :-)
Yes, I second that. I see all these defensive shooting instructors with their fancy stances and two handed stiff arm drills and I bet not even 50% of self defense situations will look like that.
@@mkshffr4936 Agreed!
Recent events lead to to have to considered arming my 78yr old mom who has severe arthritis . One option was my trusty Ruger 10/22 . She has no experience shooting anything but a pellet gun years ago so recoil was important. I figured point and shoot shoot shoot shoot was the key. HOWEVER her hands and wrists are too gone to even work the bolt on the 10/22 in case of malfunction so thats a concern . It will do for now because everything else I own is worse in that area( working slides. levers, pumps) . It is a first for me to see that that can be such a big issue . So I'm trying to fast track getting a .22 magnum revolver with a decent length barrel for her . Or maybe a single shot .410 with a side saddle since working a pump if iffy.
I totally understand and I think you are right. A 22mag would be ideal. I wish you all the very best 🙂
You might also consider a revolver in .32S&W loaded with HBWC target ammo. Easy to shoot, effective, and no more buck and snort that a .22 mag, maybe less. They are a little harder to come by but if you can find one in a 3 or 4" barrel might be just the ticket.
@@mkshffr4936 That's a great idea. I tend to forget about the .32 . I bet with a little poking around I could find one , appreciate the suggestion
There áre Beretta pistols .32 , 22 with barrels That pops up allowing to put the first bullet without the need of racking back . They áre ideal for people with artritis AND the barrel Is Easy to clean too . Thanks , bye
I've used a .45 as my EDC for several years. I am 78 now and haven't carried for a couple of years due to hand strength and control, not only because of recoil but also the use of the slide. Today I bought a SR22 and it feels perfect for me. I can actually rack it without issues and of course no recoil to speak of. Do I know its limitations, of course I do, but I have my own limitations.
That sounds like you made a wise decision. I appreciate you watching. I wish you and yours the very best 🙂
My though on self defense is have a gun you are comfortable shooting. A .22lr in hand is so much better than a .500 S&W magnum in the safe.
Without question! Thanks for watching :-)
Thank you for the video.
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As Massad Ayoob said regarding all the ballistic factors: “Nothing is everything, but everything is something.”
I think the world of him. I got to meet him and get my pic taken with him a few years back at an NRA meeting. Thanks for watching🙂
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For too many people, firearms and the projectiles launched are magic. Those who howl that you aren't giving the .22 a fair shake may be screaming that you're nixing their magic and leaving them helpless.
Not everybody is Elmer Keith.
Only one Elmer Keith! That is for sure! I appreciate you watching :-)
I greatly value these videos! Personally I have different weapons for different jobs. My wife on the other hand cannot operate the shotgun for home defense when I’m gone. So I bought her a Glock 19, still difficult for her to operate, bought her a PCC 9mm, too big of a rifle for her (she is a little lady). So picked up a Ruger Mark IV, she got her hands on that and fell in love with it, it’s her “go to” weapon of choice if there’s a need.
Hopefully she never needs to use it. But if she does, the bad guy is gonna have to get past the Belgian Malinois….good luck with that! Lol
Thanks again for legitimate knowledge, not opinion or ego. God bless you my brother!
Dan
Firefighter - Medic
Northern California
1. I love your dog. A dog is a great choice for personal protection.
2.Thank you for your service!
3. I would take a solid hit with a .22 any day over a miss with a Glock or shotgun.
4. Thanks for watching. I wish you and yours the very best :-)
i prefer the 22LR because its lightweight, very low recoil and they are quiet and $ Cheap ...
I can tell you that most people can shoot a 22LR with ease but to shoot a 9mm fast and keep on target requires a lot of training.
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9mm is too expensive to train with, am seriously considering going over to 22lr. My wife is tiny, I don't think I could get her to train with a 9mm. Looking at a TX22 and a M&P 15/22 combo.
A solid hit with a .22 is much better than not training and missing with a 9mm. I appreciate you watching 🙂
A .22 in the kneecap will slow them down .great video
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Bro, your talking is fine and I like your attitude. Fine vid. Been subbed for a minute and really enjoy your channel. Thanks & GBU too :-)
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Knew a guy who butchered cattle and hogs hogs weight 250-300 pounds cattle @ 1200 pounds,never needed a second shot,used 22 shorts. Placement is gold but knock down power is important when shtf starts even so placement is important requires practice and 22 lr is modestly priced.
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Here's the thing. I don't know too many people who will stand around and find out what size of bullet your using. When they see the firearm. And hear the round pop off. They are very unlikely to stand around to be shot a second time.
Statists show that criminals commit less crime after being shot lol. Thanks for watching :-)
There is a huge difference in being lethal & being most effective!!!! That’s the Golden question here!!!!
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1 to the chest and 2 to the dome if the progressives catch you slippin than yoazzisGone!-Spice 1 aka ted cruz
I’m Sorry, but citing age, handicap, lack of skill, whatever, is All Bull !!!!! When u pull out a .22 micro pistol people still piss their pants & the noise and the muzzle flash is still overwhelming when you are not expecting it. As far as Rimfire, this is 2023 people. .22 is very Reliable !!! I trust my life to it. I carry 22 lr, 22 wmr, 32, 380, 9 mm , 38 special & 45 ACP. I carry them all. I’m comfortable when I carry any of them. I’m uncomfortable when I don’t carry anything, so I moved the toilet into the house so I no longer have an excuse to go out unarmed !!!!!
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👍 Excellent commentary. Thank you.
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I'd like to help sponsor your channel. I have been reaching out to fellow Kentucky RUclipsrs . I own a small gun store in Richmond Ky and can donate ammo, loan firearms for reviews and so on
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It's all about shot placement is key on human body like , dim mak pressure points are good place to hit with a 22. I would want a lead or aluminium hollow point filled with mercury for a self defence round
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Great video! Thanks for sharing your wisdom. From another Kentucky patriot
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Learned two things the hard way. Rimfires DON'T always go off. Second one is you can't see black sights in the dark. If you use .22 use a revolver so you can just pull the trigger again and not have a jam to clear like an auto.
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I think people focus on killing a lot as well. Personally, if I can avoid killing I want to. Yes, the 22LR is deadly but if they live they will still have stopped whatever they are doing. I am choosing to carry 22LR as I just feel more comfortable and accurate with it.
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Hey Patriot; Most folks don't understand the three mechanisms of stopping a threat. Sanguenation (loss of blood pressure), structural (breaking bones) and neurological (breaking some portion of the nervous system). There are specific targets for each of these: center mass, pelvic girdle and the spine or head. Perhaps a video discussing these could be beneficial to viewers.
Great idea! I will try my best to do just that! :-)
I have a EDC issue, I live in se Florida and want to concealed carry while walking the dog, usually one hour. It is so hot and humid that after the walk My clothes are soaking wet and have to strip everything off I seat a tshirt and gym shorts and wear a belly band. Then I wear a lightweight cover shirt, but that is even hotter. When I finish my walk snd disarm my weapon is wet with sweat even wearing the belly on top of my tshirt. Question is where best to carry given the issues. Pocket carry is not working as the gun pulls my gym pants down- being a fat guy.
I love Florida but the summer months there are brutal. I don't really know other than if maybe you could walk really early in the morning or maybe after the sun goes down so It isn't quite so hot. Thanks for watching 🙂
We sometimes carry a NAA mini-revolver...ours is the .22lr model, 4 inches long, weighs 4.5 ounces, 5 rds single action...it isn't much, but the .22wmr models just a fraction bigger...or maybe the keltec .32, it is a small, lightweight weapon (well under 10 ounces)...these are in your face weapons, but at arm's length accurate enough...probably a few other guns out here that might fit the bill...
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Amen, very sound words right there. Huge Jocko fan here!
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Federal Punch for pistols, Aguila Interceptor round nose for rifles. He won't be bothering you again.
Thanks for watching. I made a video testing the Federal punch in 9mm and they performed very well. We tested the same rounds in .22lr and they did not perform very well. I was using a pistol for both tests.
Well said, thank you.
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Answer is no… 9mm to 45 minimum in a handgun, 12 gauge close, .556 close to intermediate, .308 intermediate to long range, 300 wm long range to extended long range, .50 or .338 lapua extended long range to you’re just firing for effect to suppress.
I appreciate you watching and I like to have a little more too if I can. If a .22 is all you have or can handle that is one thing. If at all possible move up the chain when you can. Thanks for watching :-)
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.22 rifles are a perfectly valid choice if you live in high density housing like an apartment complex.
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Sufficient depends on the bad guys fortitude unless you shoot multiples to the head....meaning skill and usually Red dot. Sufficient for a teenager to use? Perhaps. Kill? Sure. But goal is quickly stopping deadly actions and even a heart shot may take too long to leak w .22. So multiples into head quickly since some may skim around skull not penetrate. And a lot of .22 deaths are suicides or used to be assassinations so perceptions are skewed. Stay well. It's a trainer and last ditch. .32 better option for recoil sensitive. I do have a vid 7 reasons to own a .22 and have looked at a few. I'd like the new umerex hk mp5 could make a good bag gun but mags sell out in minutes when become available
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To try and argue that a 22 is as powerful as a 380, 9mm, or 45 would be a fool's mission because it simply isn't, the point is will it do the job or not and i say it will. The story about the guy surviving 2 shots to the back of the head I have a hard time believing. I mean, i believe it happened but something seems to be missing from the story. it sounds the shooter was using some kinda revolver loaded with low velocity target rounds in an attempt to be more quiet. as far as rimfire ammo reliability i think thats a much over blown claim. personally speaking I've fired the gamut of 22lr rounds and had as little as 5 rounds per thousand not go off and that includes all kinds of cheap bulk ammo. I almost always stick with round nose solids because despite what some claim they penetrate well. ive never ever had any 22 lr round fail to penetrate a 2x4 or half inch sheet of hard plywood. not long ago i read an article that claimed a knife blade only had to be 4-6 inches long to reach vital organs and every 22 lr round ive shot would certainly beat that. those that claim a 22 will only piss a bad guy off, or even bounce off him are probably the same people that claim small birdshot put of a shotgun will not stop a bad guy and thats something you disproved with your other video shooting birdshot with the 20 gauge. I think that the people that make silly claims like that have no personal experience with 22lr or birdshot, rather base their ideas on second hand knowledge
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Thank you. I was thinking of buying 22LR rifle, but I changed my mind. Sure it's deadly round, but it takes too long to stop someone who is trying to kill you (maybe with much more powerful gun like AR15).I will stick with my big bore pcp air gun which has nearly the same power and far cheaper to shoot than even 22LR for varmint and target practice. Only 12 gauge shotguns for life or death home defense situations for me. Hope that's enough to fend off intruders armed with AR15s.
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I could not be a funeral director. Dealing everyday with people who are having the worst day of their life, I couldn't do that.
It can be tough. Embalming an infant or child is by far the toughest. Bless you my friend 🙂
I’ve got a 15-22. If I peppered the guy with multiple rounds, I might be able to stop him?
Ohh Yeah, getting peppered has a way of changing their mindset lol. :-)
Great video my friend. Keep up the good work… :)
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I personally like the .22 caliber & I own 2 pistols of the .22 caliber!! However when it comes to personal defense I am going to go with my .45 acp or my .357 magnum. Yes I agree shot placement is king as many will say!!!! However I will take a one shot to the torso from a .357 magnum over a .22 any day any time!!!!! These same people say stopping power does not exist but I don’t see them in line to take a shot from a .45 or a .357 magnum!!!! I rest my case. Agree or disagree.
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if my 22LR will kill a cow R deer gives me the ANSWER. 🐄 🦌
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I feel no way undergunned with a 22. Shot placement is the most important thing. Israel's anti terrorist group took out terrorists on a plane with.....,.. yep 22 Berettas. Many deer have been took with 22 as well so I do have a 22 for home defense and target shooting.
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