How common are .22LR guns?

[scaatylobo]

More than 10 of each

I own more than 10 of both rifle and handguns in caliber .22 LR & short.

They are a hoot to shoot and I get to practice ALL my skills and the only difference is recoil.

 

[DesertVet]

I have four .22 revolvers.
Six .22 pistols.
eight .22 rifles.
I would also really like the .22 Ruger SP101 if I ever see one in my LGS.

 

[whubbard]

This took off so much better than I could have ever expected! I'm really glad the community was willing to take the time to vote on this. I did it to show a new shooter that a .22 was not only a great starter gun, but that ever very experienced shooters lover their .22s. I'd say you all exceeded exceptions!

To the 2% of you without a .22 - Get one!

 

[Capt. Ct.]

I grew up in Oregon and was stationed in Idaho for a year. I've had several of both pistols and rifles. Stuck in Ct. now and only have a Ruger pistol for the range.

 

[tubeshooter]

.22s can get pretty addictive.

Only got 3.5 rifles (old Savage 24 owner), but up to 6 handguns now and got my eye on #7, the elusive new Ruger SP-101.


Might pick up a CZ rifle one day to see what all the fuss is about.

 

[CZguy]

Might pick up a CZ rifle one day to see what all the fuss is about.

Fair warning. It's hard to stop with just one.

 

[Checkman]

Browning Buckmark Camper, Marlin Model 60 and a Ruger 10/22 carbine. I own many handguns and a few rifles and a shotgun. I'm into handguns, but it owuldn't be complete without a few 22 firearms.

 

[ColeK]

How common are .22LR guns?

Well, I own both several .22LR Rifles and Pistols.

In the Deep South, .22LR Rifles and Pistols are as common as dirt.

 

[PT92]

So far 80% own a .22lr in both hand & long gun. I can't imagine too many of us being surprised?

 

[bigdogpete]

Yes, best first gun.

3 pistols
1 pistol
8 rifles

 

[Esoxchaser]

.22 Single Six is the best handgun trainer ever invented for kids (or big kids too).
We have a couple .22's but aren't over the top.
A couple of handguns (One revolver, one pistol), A couple rifles, (One bolt, one Semi).
I would like to add a good lever to the stable, but haven't found the right one.
And another single six would always be welcome....preferably the 6.5" stainless

 

[PT92]

...and a Taurus PT22 "trainer" for the front pants pocket 9mm.

Just curious, what kind of 9mm do you have that your PT22 might make a good "trainer" for? I have a pocket P11 but I don't think my "PT's" would provide for a good training platform for my particular situation (wish they would as I would be up lot's of "ammo bucks )."

I have a couple of PT22's and one PT25 and I think you will be quite pleased.

-Cheers

 

[kimberkid]

I own more than 10 of both rifle and handguns in caliber .22 LR & short.

They are a hoot to shoot and I get to practice ALL my skills and the only difference is recoil.

Ditto ...

 

[walker944]

.22 Short single shot Derringer - 1
.22 LR Revolver - 4
.22 LR Semi Auto handgun - 5
.22 LR conversion kit for my 1911 - 1
.22 LR Rifle - 9
.22 Mag Revolver - 1
.22 Mag Rifle - 1
.22 WRF Rifle - 1

I honestly am surprised at the number to .22s I have. If someone had asked me and a didn't really take the time to think through them all, I would have said something like "oh, probably 5 or 6". Adding them up...I'm a bit shocked that, between my wife and I, we have 23!!

 

[22-rimfire]

Yeah, 5 or 6 is my standard answer to questions like this, but there are actually more 22's.

 

[76shuvlinoff]

1 Marlin 60 from the 80s
2 Marlin 39A's, 1952 and 1977.
1 Ted Williams lever action single shot circa 1971? (My very first .22 from my folks).
1 Armscor semi auto barn gun, a true beater I traded a boom box for about 1985. I saw one at the gun show yesterday they were asking $269 for... really?
1 Kimber conversion for my .45

 

[CZguy]

I have a lot of .22s..........but I won't be done, until I have a Whitney Wolverine.

 

[levsmith]

Only 22 I own is a ruger 10/22 rifle but a 22 pistol is next on the list!