22LR for a defensive carry caliber?
No doubt it might be effective. But then again, it may well not be. It's the pipsqueak of calibers. But if it's the cartridge that aging or arthritic hands can manage best, it's certainly better than harsh words or a slipjoint pocket knife.
But for my...
I have a number of S&W revolvers in calibers from 22LR up to 45acp. I'd be hard pressed to name one a single favorite. Maybe the 3" Model 13 in 357mag. All have Tyler T-grips, which make the stocks fit my fat hand so well.
I think in many home invasions, the criminals are looking to grab something quick and get away without springing leaks of ANY caliber. A 22lr would serve well enough in that scenario.
BUT...
If your house is known to hold large qtys of cash, valuable jewelry or anything else that could attract...
The Golden Rule for avoiding trouble:
Don’t
1. Go to stupid places
2. With stupid people (or where stupid people congregate)
3. At stupid times
4. To do stupid things.
For me, it's the S&W K-frame. With a Tyler T-grip, it just fits my hand so very well. Must be a reason they were the sidearm of choice for US LE for half a century.
For me, it's 38+P in most circumstances. If I'm going into the boondocks in my Jeep, it's 357. My home defense weapon and my EDC are both loaded with 38+P..
I have a pair of Colt 1911s from the 1970s that are my favorites.
A lightweight Commander and a Mark IV Govt. They're not carry pieces but I do take them to the range a few times each year.
My "collection" is really more of an accumulation.
Keltec PF-9
Beretta Jetfire in 25acp
Springfiled XDs in 45acp
S&W 642
My EDC is the snub. It's filled with either Speer 135gr Gold Dots or FBI loads.
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