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Ask Foghorn: Is .22lr The Best for Self Defense?
The Truth About Guns ^ | 4 June, 2012 | Nick Leghorn

Posted on 06/04/2012 3:38:53 PM PDT by marktwain

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To: Jeff Chandler

The FBI data I mentioned (and that you are responding to) only considered “one shot stops”. Those things you listed have nothing to do with the FBI data.


101 posted on 06/04/2012 6:20:59 PM PDT by mamelukesabre
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To: reefdiver
But even the dumbest SOB knows the racking of an 870

You will only hear that sound in my house coming from the TV or if my first shot didn't do the trick. Mr Mossberg is locked, cocked, and ready to rock.

102 posted on 06/04/2012 6:21:31 PM PDT by Feckless (I was trained by the US << This Tagline Censored by FR >> ain't that irOnic?)
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To: Joe Brower

That 30-shot Keltec .22mag is high on my “want to try” list. Not sure if I’d buy one, thought. But I’d sure love to spend a few hours picking the brain of its genius inventor, whose shop is in FL between us.


103 posted on 06/04/2012 6:22:45 PM PDT by Travis McGee (www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com)
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To: domeika

I have a KelTec 32 as my “get to” gun. It will do until I get to my .357, .44, or 45 LC as the fancy strikes me on any given day. It is my primary bike gun, as it fits in my Wrangler watch pocket after I make a small slit for the barrel.


104 posted on 06/04/2012 6:28:42 PM PDT by Feckless (I was trained by the US << This Tagline Censored by FR >> ain't that irOnic?)
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To: mamelukesabre
The FBI data I mentioned (and that you are responding to) only considered “one shot stops”.

Oh, one shot stops. Mmmm . . . I vote for this (with 460 magnum loads):


105 posted on 06/04/2012 6:31:40 PM PDT by Jeff Chandler (Tagline: (optional, printed after your name on post):)
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To: Tijeras_Slim

What is the DA trigger pull on your wife’s .22 mag?


106 posted on 06/04/2012 6:44:08 PM PDT by Eagles6 (S)
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To: domeika
For any of you guys out there that do choose to carry something daily that can put down thugs, crocodiles and the occaisional dragon, I'm interested in how you deal with carrying daily. Always good to know if I decide to upsize.

.45Colt 5 1/2 inch in shoulder holster under unbuttoned & un tucked shirt. .45 1911 in Milt Sparks Inside Waist Band holster under unbuttoned shirt, Colt Government model .380 in front pants pocket, Smith 642 .357 in front pants pocket. People don't notice when you bulge if you are not blatant and self concious.

107 posted on 06/04/2012 6:56:03 PM PDT by Lion Den Dan
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To: domeika
They are not and cannot be accurate with a barrel length of 3" or less.

You are giving the keyboard komandos a bad rep with stupid, uninformed comments such as this.

108 posted on 06/04/2012 7:01:41 PM PDT by Lion Den Dan
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To: Travis McGee

Thanks Travis, your opinion is appreciated.


109 posted on 06/04/2012 7:10:14 PM PDT by Tijeras_Slim
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To: LibWhacker
I love my KelTec PRM-30.

Needs a mag loader because the 30 round mags are tight, but functions flawlessly with Winchester ammo so far. Very accurate. Small enough for CC.

110 posted on 06/04/2012 7:13:32 PM PDT by Mormon Cricket
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To: CapnJack

Good thing it’s got that muzzle brake on the end of it. Otherwise that thing would be kind of hard to handle.

:)


111 posted on 06/04/2012 7:14:54 PM PDT by 2111USMC (Not a hard man to track. Leaves dead men wherever he goes.)
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To: reefdiver
Many swear by a 870 12 ga.

Here is a neat little 870...


112 posted on 06/04/2012 7:25:25 PM PDT by Sir Francis Dashwood ("Arjuna, why have you have dropped your bow???")
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To: 2111USMC
"...Otherwise that thing would be kind of hard to handle."

Just a tad difficult.

Best is to use Birdman's Nuke .50 rounds


113 posted on 06/04/2012 7:31:23 PM PDT by CapnJack
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To: marktwain

Bookmark.


114 posted on 06/04/2012 7:33:34 PM PDT by SunTzuWu
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To: marktwain

There’s a big difference between a bedside piece and a walkin’-around gun. The ability to hide a gun on your person makes the .22LR the ideal choice for most daily duties, at least in summer.

Yeah, I’d much rather carry a bigger hammer, but a tiny .22 in your pants pocket is better than leaving home half-dressed because you can’t hide your “buddy.”

And shot placement remains king, so practice, practice, practice. (Which is cheaper with a .22!)


115 posted on 06/04/2012 7:51:12 PM PDT by DNME (A monarch's neck should always have a noose around it. It keeps him upright. — Robert Heinlein)
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To: Baynative

My wife carries a Kimber .45 Ultra Compact and a Taurus Ultra Lite in .22 Magnum. Guess she covers both ends of the spectrum.


116 posted on 06/04/2012 8:01:21 PM PDT by rustyboots
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To: marktwain

.22 is my main weapon of choice. I have 7 right now. Mainly cause the ammo is so much cheaper and the weapons are cheaper and easier to maintain.

I do have some other weapons also, but the .22 is my main weapon stash.


117 posted on 06/04/2012 8:12:08 PM PDT by packrat35 (Admit it! We are almost ready to be called a police state!)
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To: reefdiver

The racking of a shotgun is one of the scariest sounds of all time!


118 posted on 06/04/2012 8:13:45 PM PDT by packrat35 (Admit it! We are almost ready to be called a police state!)
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To: mountainlion

Yes but my 22LR holds 14 rounds and 14 shots will phase him.


119 posted on 06/04/2012 8:16:23 PM PDT by packrat35 (Admit it! We are almost ready to be called a police state!)
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To: mamelukesabre

Well if we are talking about .22 rifles, my Ruger 10/22 has 30 round mags. And I have 15 of them, so I can put enough holes that sepsis won’t be a problem. My pistal has a 14 round mag and that many holes will make sepsis not an issue either.


120 posted on 06/04/2012 8:22:00 PM PDT by packrat35 (Admit it! We are almost ready to be called a police state!)
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