Baron66
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Originally, I bought a .40 as my concealed carry weapon. It had manageable recoil and, with modern self defense cartridges, it was just as capable as the .45. Eventually though, I switched over to the 9mm because with modern self defense cartridges it was just as capable as the .40, but I could get one more round in each magazine. There was also less recoil for better follow up shots.
The .380 was even better, they are just as capable as the 9mm and the gun is smaller and easier to conceal. The recoil was also less.
Now, I am looking at the .22lr. Since "stopping power" is really just a myth, and technically the 22lr cartridge has killed more american civilians that any other cartridge in modern history, I think it's the perfect cartridge for concealed carry. With modern ammunition the 22lr can be just as powerful as a .380 and I should be able to have a double stack magazine and tons of rounds in each magazine. The recoil should be minimal and I can practice with it frequently without worrying about the cost of ammo. Yes, I have lots of 22lr. I honestly cannot think of any down sides.
Finally, to my question: What is the best and most capable .22lr handgun for concealed carry?
The .380 was even better, they are just as capable as the 9mm and the gun is smaller and easier to conceal. The recoil was also less.
Now, I am looking at the .22lr. Since "stopping power" is really just a myth, and technically the 22lr cartridge has killed more american civilians that any other cartridge in modern history, I think it's the perfect cartridge for concealed carry. With modern ammunition the 22lr can be just as powerful as a .380 and I should be able to have a double stack magazine and tons of rounds in each magazine. The recoil should be minimal and I can practice with it frequently without worrying about the cost of ammo. Yes, I have lots of 22lr. I honestly cannot think of any down sides.
Finally, to my question: What is the best and most capable .22lr handgun for concealed carry?