This knocks the overall length down by 1.75 inches. In Part 7 of our Pocket Pistol Series, I’m making a few specific recommendations for small .22 LR pistols and revolvers for self-defense (and a few you might want to avoid). There is no doubt a .22 caliber round can be deadly. Again, I don’t think the point you are making and the point the author tried to make are too far apart. Loaded chamber indicator is stupid, Mag cut off is idiotic, and the internal safety lock is idiotic. Unlike the credit card thing, the Beretta is a real gun. I’ve carried a gun, professionally, for over 25 years and whenever I hear some clown say that a .22 won’t kill a human being or that it doesn’t cause much damage, I know for a fact that I’m dealing with a total ignoramus–and, the clown who wrote this stupid article is a total IGNORAMUS lol.Raymond, we certainly appreciate your perspective. I’ve lost track how many rounds I’ve put through it, but overall I can say I’ve had very few FTF/FTE’s or jamming problems. Always ensure that the hammer is not cocked when it’s in your pocket. It needs to break in I guess. A double tap to the back of the head with a .22 would be very deadly to your point. Switched out for a Ruger Mark III which, while hard to assemble and re-assemble, is for me what a firearm should be: reliable and accurate.I own and shoot the Smith and Wesson M & P 22 full size. So if this is your primary concern, then this is our top recommendation in this area. LifeCard Pocket Pistol. To fire a round, you need to cock the hammer, then pull the trigger. I love mine, it’s basically a 19. It’s going to take a custom competition pistol from Hammerli or Pardini to best a Model 41.You’re talking about .22 caliber pistols so why have you avoided the FN 5.7 and the Armscor 22TCM? The double action is heavy to pull, and it takes a deliberate action on the shooters part to cock the hammer for single action.Who makes a double action revolver today that has a safety, and readily available to the public? So once you have evaluated what you want from a gun, try to match it to one on our list that has the features you need.Of course, .22s are all built differently. Each Charger includes a bipod to help stabilize the pistol for maximum accuracy, and if you plan on hunting small game with a .22 pistol, this is an excellent choice. I just sent it back to Ruger for repair for the third time and it has only 1000 rounds of CCI Mini-Mag through it. You chose the P22 over any of the Ruger MK series? While they are not always necessary, they will probably make carrying the pistol more comfortable.Some people call them backup guns, while others think of them as toys. But the article is also trying to set expectations in that a .22 caliber doesn’t have the “stopping” power compared to other caliber options for self defense. NAA will replace at no charge older cylinders that did not have the notch. Sorry to piss some of you off but get with the program!GSG firefly exactly like the mosquito even uses the same magazine.I have a SR-22 that might be the worst pistol I’ve ever owned.
Especially considering you have carried a gun for “25 years professionally”. Copyright © 2020 Pew Pew Media, Inc. All rights reserved.We hate SPAM and promise to keep your email address safe.7 Best .22 LR Rifles [2020]: Bigger Isn't Always BetterBest 9mm Ammo [2020]: Self Defense & Range ShootingBest Body Armor [2020 Tested]: Hard Plates & Soft ArmorTrevor found a love for guns later in life when he bought his first handgun and got his concealed carry permit.