Oregongundude
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I would take my .40 S&W over a 22 anyday.
I think if you have a 22 and that's all fine go for it. However, if that women would have shot that man in the mouth with a .40 S&W he wouldn't have any teeth left and would more than likely be dead right there, the man who died in the front yard wouldn't have made out of the bedroom before dropping dead. I believe in the theory that the biggest Caliber wins in most cases. Now the same results would have been acheived with a .45 acp, 357 magnum as well.
let's get a reality check here folks. Yes a .22 can kill, but would you bet your life on it? I guess that the question you have to ask yourself.
Recommendations regarding handgun ammunition for self defense follow:
.22 LR (Long Rifle) Caliber:
One Shot Stopping Success: 21-34% (Actual)
Self Defense Rating: Poor
Recommended Cartridges:
CCI "Stinger" LHP 32 grains 34%
Federal LHP 38 grains 30%
Winchester LHP 37 grains 29%
Remington LHP 36 grains 27%
In a perfect world, the intended victim would be relying on a caliber larger than the .22 for self defense. In such a perfect world, why would one need to defend themselves in the first place? Consider the .22 to be an imperfect solution to a real world necessity, or put differently "something is better than nothing". The diminutive .22 makes sense with citizens reluctant to pack or carry a larger caliber handgun. Some fine .22 caliber pocket autoloaders exist, and 8- to 10-shot .22 caliber revolvers are extremely fun to shoot. Use .22 LR ammunition only.
Or would you choose something like this?
40 Smith & Wesson Caliber:
One Shot Stopping Success: 71-96% (Actual)
Self Defense Rating: Best
Recommended Cartridges:
Cor-Bon "Nosler" JHP 135 grains 96%
Federal JHP 155 grains 94%
Remington "Golden Saber" JHP 165 grains 94%
Federal "Hydra-Shok" JHP 155 grains 93%
Cor-Bon JHP 150 grains 92%
Winchester "Silvertip" JHP 155 grains 91%
Federal "Hydra-Shok" JHP 180 grains 89%
Cor-Bon +P JHP 180 grains 86%
I guess I would choose the .40 S&W over the .22 myself. But to each there own.
I think if you have a 22 and that's all fine go for it. However, if that women would have shot that man in the mouth with a .40 S&W he wouldn't have any teeth left and would more than likely be dead right there, the man who died in the front yard wouldn't have made out of the bedroom before dropping dead. I believe in the theory that the biggest Caliber wins in most cases. Now the same results would have been acheived with a .45 acp, 357 magnum as well.
let's get a reality check here folks. Yes a .22 can kill, but would you bet your life on it? I guess that the question you have to ask yourself.
Recommendations regarding handgun ammunition for self defense follow:
.22 LR (Long Rifle) Caliber:
One Shot Stopping Success: 21-34% (Actual)
Self Defense Rating: Poor
Recommended Cartridges:
CCI "Stinger" LHP 32 grains 34%
Federal LHP 38 grains 30%
Winchester LHP 37 grains 29%
Remington LHP 36 grains 27%
In a perfect world, the intended victim would be relying on a caliber larger than the .22 for self defense. In such a perfect world, why would one need to defend themselves in the first place? Consider the .22 to be an imperfect solution to a real world necessity, or put differently "something is better than nothing". The diminutive .22 makes sense with citizens reluctant to pack or carry a larger caliber handgun. Some fine .22 caliber pocket autoloaders exist, and 8- to 10-shot .22 caliber revolvers are extremely fun to shoot. Use .22 LR ammunition only.
Or would you choose something like this?
40 Smith & Wesson Caliber:
One Shot Stopping Success: 71-96% (Actual)
Self Defense Rating: Best
Recommended Cartridges:
Cor-Bon "Nosler" JHP 135 grains 96%
Federal JHP 155 grains 94%
Remington "Golden Saber" JHP 165 grains 94%
Federal "Hydra-Shok" JHP 155 grains 93%
Cor-Bon JHP 150 grains 92%
Winchester "Silvertip" JHP 155 grains 91%
Federal "Hydra-Shok" JHP 180 grains 89%
Cor-Bon +P JHP 180 grains 86%
I guess I would choose the .40 S&W over the .22 myself. But to each there own.