22 Pocket pistols
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I assume from where this was posted, revolvers are out. Otherwise, there are Ruger, SW and NAA options in the 22 range.
My experience with the Taurus and Berettas is that they can be very spotty. Some people have ones that run and others are horrors. I don't know if there are other manufacturers that do better.
My experience with the Taurus and Berettas is that they can be very spotty. Some people have ones that run and others are horrors. I don't know if there are other manufacturers that do better.
Acera
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James Julia has a little Trejo Model 1 going up for auction soon, that would be a fun gun to have. Sorry, but they aren't in production anymore so this may be your only shot at one.
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Blkhrt13
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I have read that the 22PLY sorted a lot of the issues with the more finicky prior versions. I can't seem to find anyone with 22PLY horror stories. I want one.
MedWheeler
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My PT22 from 1998 runs flawlessly on CCI MiniMags and Federal AutoMatch. Those are all I've run through it. Small blowback guns need quality ammo.
As a trainer for a LCP-sized gun, the Jimenez J/A-22 runs real close. It is, however, a single-action, striker-fired gun instead of a hybrid-DAO like the LCP (I) is. I have its predecessor, the Jennings, from back in 1987, and it's actually a nifty little shooter. I'd never carry it, though, due to concerns over loaded-chamber carry and the fact that I own more-powerful guns in the same size category (Taurus TCP in .380 and Kel-Tec P32.)
For pocket-carry, you're wise to avoid the Phoenix. It's a fun shooter, but is very heavy, very sharp-edged, and complicated by something like 64 passive and manual safety features.
The Walther TPH runs at the bottom end of the size range for quality .22 pistols, and at the top of the range for price.
As a trainer for a LCP-sized gun, the Jimenez J/A-22 runs real close. It is, however, a single-action, striker-fired gun instead of a hybrid-DAO like the LCP (I) is. I have its predecessor, the Jennings, from back in 1987, and it's actually a nifty little shooter. I'd never carry it, though, due to concerns over loaded-chamber carry and the fact that I own more-powerful guns in the same size category (Taurus TCP in .380 and Kel-Tec P32.)
For pocket-carry, you're wise to avoid the Phoenix. It's a fun shooter, but is very heavy, very sharp-edged, and complicated by something like 64 passive and manual safety features.
The Walther TPH runs at the bottom end of the size range for quality .22 pistols, and at the top of the range for price.
Jeb Stuart
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While I would not CCW a HPA Phoenix it sure is one fun and reliable 22.cal. A fantastic trainer for shooting Pocket guns. I love to take a standard range target and place 6-9 three inch glow pastors and rapid fire. Practice this over and over and you will be surprised at how well you can get. I ended up buying two of them.
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My Taurus PT22 runs just fine on whatever cheap ammo I feed it. It's a pretty little thing, nickel and rosewood. I thought my daughter might like shooting it, so I picked it up used for very cheap. She is spoiled by my Buck Mark and her Grandpa's Ruger Mark II Target Model, though, and turned her nose up at it. I wish it wasn't DAO. It functioned perfectly for a couple of years, and then flung the little plastic buffer thing out of itself the last time I shot it (I couldn't find it on the ground). This summer I will get up off my lazy hindquarters and get a replacement buffer. It was probably just worn, as the pistol had seen some use before I got it.
Blkhrt13
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After hearing about the guy who had a slide break on him I'm not too into Phoenix arms anymore. I will stick to my colt and taurus. I do want a bersa.
Jeb Stuart
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I have two as I mentioned. Thousands of rounds fired through both. Don't put the gun down because of one problem. Not many manufacturers out there never have a breakdown. One thing about the Phoenix is the fact that you are only to shoot standard velocity ammo. Or yes, shooting HV you may develop a problem. Lol, it will even shoot the Heck out of Thunderbolts. Have Colt or Taurus never had a problem? Come on.
Blkhrt13
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You right about that. Perhaps he was shooting stingers. We don't know all the details.
doubleh
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Do you suppose he was shooting hi-vel ammo which is a no-no with these pistols? If he lived over it Phoenix should fix it as they carry a lifetime warranty.
I have a Walther PPK/S 22 that's hardly larger than the Phoenix and it digests everything as long as it's hi-vel although std-vel might work but I haven't tried any. It should fit in the same pocket as the Phoenix will. The cost is just a little more though.
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My Taurus PT 22 took about 500 rounds to break in...too many, IMO. It didn't jam after that, but it did light strike. I never worried much about the occasional light strikes, for two reason: it wasn't a defense gun, and the second strike capability always set the unfired round off with a second pull. If you viewed it as a plinker, it was a very fun gun. If you wanted it for defense, it would've been frustrating. Thankfully, the rest of my Tauruses never had issues like that.
I'd probably rather get a snubbie .22 revo that might fit into a larger pocket. There's an old obscure brand .22 snubbie at an LGS and I'd love to have it. Rossi makes their Plinker in a snubbie, but the grips might make it too big for a pocket. I have a Ruger LCR in .22 mag, but I don't think it'll fit into my pocket, either.
I'd probably rather get a snubbie .22 revo that might fit into a larger pocket. There's an old obscure brand .22 snubbie at an LGS and I'd love to have it. Rossi makes their Plinker in a snubbie, but the grips might make it too big for a pocket. I have a Ruger LCR in .22 mag, but I don't think it'll fit into my pocket, either.
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Century Arms is selling Trejo semi auto versions for around $369, which is pretty cheap considering that these guns are all steel, not plastic, aluminum or zinc garbage in them. I bought one and am having a lot of fun with it, the magazine is said to hold 11 rounds but I got 12 into one, the guns come with two magazines. Both models Century is selling have extended barrels, and for an extra few bucks one model is threaded 1/2-28 for a suppressor.
The only pot metal I can see is the magazine follower, that and the grips are the only parts not made of steel.
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