Trying to figure it out-

[Fat Boy]

OK, here is the deal- I am trying to get my collection finished- as I see it, I need the following:
1. Home Defense - I have that now; S&W 64-
2. Future use- concealed carry- ??
3. Plinking/small game - ideally a .22 lr

I would like to figure out a handgun that would provide the concealed carry option, and also give me small game hunting capability to supplement my model 64-

I don't think the pocket-guns (Beretta 21a, NAA mini-revolver, etc) would be easily usable as small-game hunters- at the same time I don't see a Ruger mark 3 .22 as pocketable or easily concealed.

I saw a Smith revolver the other day in a shop; a snub-nosed gun similar to the 442 in size and design chambering the .22 magnum round. I think this gun has an aluminum? cylinder, which is a little scary to me- but it would in theory be as concealable as a 442 or other j-frame. I don't know if this would be any better for accuracy on small game than the mouse-guns?

Are there other handgun models I am not thinking of that would fit this criteria of small and accurate in .22 caliber? Is the cylinder on that Smith really aluminum? I wonder how long it would hold up-

Thanks!

 

[XD 45acp]

future-hunting; Ruger Redhawk 44 mag 6"
.22 - Ruger Single six w/ interchange cylinders 22lr/22mag

 

[David E]

You need different guns.

Get a 12 gauge shotgun (or 20 gauge if necessary for other family members) for the serious HD gun. This puts the 64 into backup status AND into the CCW role.

Then get the Ruger or Buckmark .22 for small game.

 

[Standing Wolf]

I am trying to get my collection finished

There's your problem, Fat Boy. You're supposed to add to or improve or extend or advance or enhance your collection, not finish it. If you were supposed to finish it, there'd be only a half-dozen guns on the market. Remember: this is supposed to be an addiction, not a hobby.