best 22 carry pistol

[p35]

There's always the Beretta 21- I like mine a lot. I actually have a Ram-Line .22 pistol with 2 15 round mags- works well, actually, but never caught on. I obviously don't advocate the .22 as a defensive round, but it's easy to rapid-fire 5-6 rounds out of that thing into a 3" circle, which would certainly make an impression. Of course, it's as big as the Ruger P97 .45 I usually use in the defensive role for choice.

 

[bestseller92]

I would not recommend anyone carry a .22 LR pistol as a CCW piece; it just doesn't have the power you need. It might do the job, but it might not. Against a drug addled crank head intent on slicing and dicing you, forget it. Go with at LEAST a .380 ACP.

 

[sm]

Just two example I know folks carry:

Old Ruger Standard MKI, and MKII. Loaded with Win X22LR and CCI Mini mags.

Now one is missing lower weak arm, and a foot on weak side, and though physically limited, will hit a ping pong ball all day long. The other one, is missing the complete weak arm, just below shoulder and only has one eye. He too will hit a ping pong ball all day long.

Snick safey off, and trigger is sweet, crisp single action. Oh, and do not think these two vets cannot reload these things either. Yes they can!

Standard Rugers are slim, and thin, these conceal real well.

Now before anyone dismisses these guns and being .22 semis, do me a favor.

Tie your weak lower leg so you cannot use it, Put weak hand in a boxing glove, and your weak arm in a sling. Put a patch over your weak eye.
To replicate arthritis - have someone whack your strong side hand, wrist forearm and upper arm - real good. I mean whack it good!

Now go get your Ultimate Shotgun with the fuzzy dice. Oh, can't handle it you say. Darn it all...

Okay, go get your SuperWhizzBang Semi Gun with WonderLoads of week and shoot it, and I mean shoot it including getting fast accurate hits, and mag changes.

Get back to me and look me in the eyeball and tell me a Standard Ruger of MKI or MKII is not a viable CCW or home defense gun.

I dare you!

 

[deputy tom]

sm hit it right on the button.tom.

 

[JD_LION]

You can find the Taurus PT22 used for $100.00 or NIB for $150.00
Beretta 21A Bobcat used for $150.00 or NIB just over $200.00 These are 22lr Autos for around $100.00 but no hi-cap mags

 

[Lonestar]

I would bump your limit up another $100 and you will have a better selection. At $200 you can get alot of good used stuff. Hipoint

 

[WillD]

walther p22 with a +3 mag follower would be your best choice

 

[jmq4]

I own a few .22lr pocket guns. Have to admit that my favorite, for no other reason then fit, finish, reliabilty is a Walther TPH. Bit more than $100-200 but eerily accurate for such a small pistol.

 

[Dr.Rob]

Another pretty choice: Beretta Model 87 Cheetah

http://products.berettausa.com/images/immagini_maxi/87_Cheetah_S_maxi.jpg