.22 Magnum

[claiborne]

Left Coaster, Welcome aboard.
I too enjoy the 22 magnum cartridge. I have owned and let go all but one 22wmr handgun.
High Standard Double Nine 9", needed the money.
Ruger single six, got tired of single action revolvers.
S&W 351 PD , purchased new, this one spit lead on every round and was inaccurate.
AMT automag II (Irwindale) this one is the keeper! FUN and LOUD! Not too concealable though.
Good luck.

 

[Armored farmer]

I suppose I have shot enough .22mag to earn the right to make a comment.
I personally think the .22 mag is under-rated and mostly ignored by gun manufacturers. I have carried a single six for over 30 yrs while knocking about in the great outdoors. I have never felt under-gunned.....however....no dangerous animals in my area.
....as far as a "trail gun"....none better
....as far as a ccw, maybe not so good.

 

[fishjar]

Don't know if it has been mentioned but check out the review of Kel Tec PMR 30 22 on GUNBLAST.com

Watch the video, the full auto is "pretty cool"

I may get one of those

 

[Steve 48]

I take it you have never been shot with a 22 magnum. I have its stings and hurts every bit like any other bullet. It will at least give you a chance to escape. I feel very secure with a NAA Pug in 22 mag for a backup or the only gun I have at that time.

 

[skoro]

I hope I have found a knowledgeable pool of folks to help me.
I would like to find a concealed carry, lightweight sidearm, auto or revolver that uses this round. What do y'all prefer or have info on?
Thank you in advance for your help.

<sniff>

I smell a troll...

 

[REAPER4206969]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZG1MwGX0CIM

 

[GEM]

That was a neat video - love the muzzle flash!

I have a 22 Mag - 22 mini. The first time I shot it at an indoor range between the partitions (I note the the gunblast guy stood back from them), I swear I thought that I had blown up. A giant flash and a whoosh of pressure that blew my hair back. Wow!

I slammed my eyes shut as I felt the wave under my shooting glasses.

I also had a SW 651 - but sold it (bah - now they go for a good price). It was a quality gun but I didn't feel the round worked in it. After 50 rounds, there was such a mess of unburned gook and burned powered that the cylinder wouldn't rotate. I had to soak it in cleaner to get it to move. It you shot it at a paper target at 7 yards, there was clear residue pattern on it.


Anyway, if the price is right - I still might try the Kel-tec. I have a lot 22 mag ammo in the stash. Wonder how it will fire after a couple of mags? Get dirty.

Isn't it an updated Grendel - which didn't have a great rep. ?

 

[Walkalong]

The PMR-30 is a cool little gun. So is the Excel Arms .22 Mag. I may have to get one of the Kel-Tecs.