Pistol holds 31 rounds of 22 magnum. Good defense weapon? Yes or No.
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1911austin
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Did you learn this from playing video games?
Walt Sherrill
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The idea that you can get the majority of 30 .22 magnum rounds into a target assumes 1) that you'll have TIME to fire that many shots, and 2) that you're that good a shooter, against a moving target.
In most domestic self-defense confrontations, it's generally quick, up close, and with just a few rounds being shot. (Often from little more than a few feet away.)
If you're a good-enough shooter to get a bunch of .22 magnum rounds on target quickly, I think you'd be far better off putting fewer, bigger rounds into an attacker, more quickly. The idea is to minimize the risk and end the transaction -- and while .22 magnum rounds aren't to be sneered at, they just don't have the ability to disable or damage an opponent as well as a larger caliber.
That doesn't mean I don't want one of those new Kel-Tecs, though. <grin>
In most domestic self-defense confrontations, it's generally quick, up close, and with just a few rounds being shot. (Often from little more than a few feet away.)
If you're a good-enough shooter to get a bunch of .22 magnum rounds on target quickly, I think you'd be far better off putting fewer, bigger rounds into an attacker, more quickly. The idea is to minimize the risk and end the transaction -- and while .22 magnum rounds aren't to be sneered at, they just don't have the ability to disable or damage an opponent as well as a larger caliber.
That doesn't mean I don't want one of those new Kel-Tecs, though. <grin>
Funnier than Letterman.......
You are never going to shoot 30 rounds in a self defense senario. Unless you are in a movie with james cahn and Bennisio del toro. I think it was "the way of the gun", but seiouslly, gunfights are over in 3 seconds unless there are multiple gunmen and cover. I would rather have my 9,40, or 45, going to the bad guys chest than any 22 with 100 rounds in it. They only matter if everyone misses and you have more ammo, silly, what good is it? maybe if they put a bumpfire stock on it like just came out for ar's, but that would be illegal on a handgun. My gunstore guy bought 5 of those stocks at $450.00 a pop. If you could legally put a similar gizmo on that keltek and make those 30 rounds come out in a second and a half, then it might be something to consider. otherwise it's just a gimmick. Earp said fast is good but acccurate is better.
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30 rounds means I can take on more than 1 perp.....
To avoid excessive force only use the number of rounds you need to take down the bad guy, permanetly....as for when you would need 30 rounds simply think about a gang situation or multiple "perps". My daughter and grand daughter were threatend by an ex boyfriend who claimed he would take down our entire family if she ended their (abusive) relationship. She did and now lives with myself and wife in a secured complex with 24 hour security guards.
In addition to the home security I carry a 9mm with 10 rounds and two back up clips.....After doing some research on the .22 Magnum with 30 rounds and a second clip I am burying one for my wife and daughter as well as my self. All because some jerk can't handle a break up and is abusive and controlling. He even told the judge at a hearing for a restaining order that it was only a "misdeamanor" if he broke it and he was going to do "what he wanted". So be prepared and watch out for the nut or groups of nuts (cowards)that run together.
To avoid excessive force only use the number of rounds you need to take down the bad guy, permanetly....as for when you would need 30 rounds simply think about a gang situation or multiple "perps". My daughter and grand daughter were threatend by an ex boyfriend who claimed he would take down our entire family if she ended their (abusive) relationship. She did and now lives with myself and wife in a secured complex with 24 hour security guards.
In addition to the home security I carry a 9mm with 10 rounds and two back up clips.....After doing some research on the .22 Magnum with 30 rounds and a second clip I am burying one for my wife and daughter as well as my self. All because some jerk can't handle a break up and is abusive and controlling. He even told the judge at a hearing for a restaining order that it was only a "misdeamanor" if he broke it and he was going to do "what he wanted". So be prepared and watch out for the nut or groups of nuts (cowards)that run together.
RevolvingGarbage
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I think it odd that most people can easily rationalize 15-17 rounds of 9mm, and a few even think its absurd to pack less on board due to the probability of multiple aggressors Does it not follow that a pistol with 30 rounds on board of smaller rounds that still meet FBI requirements for projectile penetration would be a legitimate self defense tool?
dirtykid
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I wrapped my paws around 1-of these and i'd say no.
Maybe if the gun didnt feel like my sons air-soft pistol i would feel more confident about it.
I wouldnt trust the gun.the bullet however is probaly powerfull enough to put a hitch in the bad-guys step but couldnt imagine the percussion of shooting a 22-mag indoors
Maybe if the gun didnt feel like my sons air-soft pistol i would feel more confident about it.
I wouldnt trust the gun.the bullet however is probaly powerfull enough to put a hitch in the bad-guys step but couldnt imagine the percussion of shooting a 22-mag indoors
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