I recently picked up an LCR in 22lr as a trainer/companion to my LCR 357. This revolver is a great deal of fun to shoot and train with. I started wondering though, if needed, would this make an acceptable concealed carry weapon?
I did some informal testing with my Fackler box (using water as the medium) and 4 layers of heavy cotton. With the LCR and Aguila Interceptor solid point ammo I get the rough equivalent of 13-14 inches of gel penetration consistently. I don't intend to tout the 22lr as the ideal self defense cartridge but with that type of penetration from a snub nose its certainly nothing to scoff at. Just because the 22 may not be the best doesn't necessarily mean its not adequate. In my opinion anyway.
Thoughts?
I did some informal testing with my Fackler box (using water as the medium) and 4 layers of heavy cotton. With the LCR and Aguila Interceptor solid point ammo I get the rough equivalent of 13-14 inches of gel penetration consistently. I don't intend to tout the 22lr as the ideal self defense cartridge but with that type of penetration from a snub nose its certainly nothing to scoff at. Just because the 22 may not be the best doesn't necessarily mean its not adequate. In my opinion anyway.
Thoughts?
But with that said, for years my standard summer carry was a little NAA in .22 Long Rifle with CCI Mini Mags, my wife still carries that little gun in her purse. We call it the 'pea shooter'. Of course in a defense situation I'd rather have the .357, but I can guarantee you the person I'm shooting at will be just like me and NOT want to be shot with anything..including a .22. 
