chicharrones
needs more ammo
What are the options available for a handgun in .22 WMR? Wife is considering CCW options. Pistol/revolver hasn't been nailed down yet, however I feel a revolver for simplicity would be better.
I have some other threads on the topic, but I wanted to ask specifically about .22 mag. She asked about carrying a .22 (LR), so I suggested perhaps .22 mag.
Also, how would .22 mag compare to say .25 , .32, .380 etc in terms of stopping power, reliability, and recoil?
I think the airweight would be perfect, but she doesn't like snubbies. I made it worse by having her shoot my little .38 snub. Couldn't hit paper at 10 yrds.
Doesn't like snubbies? That makes it tough as a snub nose revolver is a perfect size for concealed carry.
As others have mentioned, a small frame rimfire revolver is going to have a much harder double action trigger pull than a large frame rimfire revolver or a even a small frame centerfire revolver.
From my limited research, .22 WMR muzzle velocity doesn't beat .22 LR by much until the barrel lengths reach 3" or longer. Since you mention .32 ACP, this cartridge is very close to .22 WMR energy levels out of short barrels. The .32 ACP has less flash and bang as well. Plus the .32 ACP has much less felt recoil than .380 ACP in a locked breech pistol.
So, some ideas here . . .
Kel-Tec P-32 in .32ACP. Small, light, low recoil, with decent power for what it is. Or a Taurus TCP732 if you happen to find one of these discontinued little unicorns.
Ruger LCRx .38 Special with 3" barrel. It has a longer barrel and longer grip than a true snub nose revolver. Use 148 grain wadcutter ammo for very low recoil soft shooting. Try the wadcutters in your own snub nose revolver to compare.