.22 a killer? - Page 3 - The Firearms Forum

CampingJosh · 10-26-2009, 10:20 PM

No worries, Mark.

Fifteen hits to the torso with a .22 would almost certainly put a man out for good. That many holes would drop blood pressure to the point of shock and loss of life.

There are two problems, though: (1) getting repeated hits rapidly, and (2) the the time between the "bad guy" being shot and the following drop in blood pressure. It could be up to a minute, perhaps even more. With some really good hits, it could be as quickly as a few seconds.

In any case, it's not the ideal weapon for defense from a bad guy. While nothing is perfect, lots of choices (shotgun, for example) will stop the bad guy in his tracks quicker and more assuredly than a .22.

BETH · 10-26-2009, 10:53 PM

I was told with my .22lr pistol if i was going to shoot to kill to empty the chamber one or 2 shots they might keep coming?

Mark McIntosh · 10-27-2009, 12:10 AM

Thanks Josh, It's just that I kept seeing how the 22 LR was compared to everythin else on a one shot basis. I have a 12 gage and a 9mm for home defense. I also have a love for old remington 22 rifles and wondering how it would play out if you played all out. I have a 1949 Remington 550 and a Speedmaster. Both are real sweet on the shoot.

GregD · 10-27-2009, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark McIntosh

What about unloading a full mag of 15 rounds from, say, a remington 550 in about 3 or 4 seconds into the mid section of a bad guy? Stop'em ?

Had one shot 12 or 14 times with a Marlin, if my memory serves me right. The guy never made it out of the shooter's front yard. This happened about 20 or so years ago, can't remember the details. I believe it was just a domestic incident, probably over a woman. I have always said "crack kills" and I'm not talking about the drug. LOL

Buffalochip · 10-28-2009, 07:05 AM

Ask Sirhan Sirhan

Buffalochip · 10-28-2009, 07:06 AM

ask Sirhan Sirhan

oscarmayer · 10-28-2009, 07:17 AM

better yet ask the mossad....

Big Shrek · 11-10-2009, 06:02 AM

Bear in mind, the US Battlefield Weapon of Choice is only a .22

.223 is just a hyped up .22 Hornet.

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Recently in a city near me, an Off-duty officer was at a bar and was accosted by two drunken morons. He retreated out the back door of the bar & headed for his vehicle, but the two men followed, and one drew a knife. The officer drew his backup .22lr pistol and shot the man once in the stomach. He dropped to the ground, incapacitated. The other guy ran off, but was caught later.

Moral of the story? It'll do in a pinch

When it comes to .22lr for home defense...there is only ONE pistol that I'd use.
The Calico M-110 or M-100P

100 rounds of .22lr per Magazine says "You don't get to pass GO"

I'd bet on my Bumpfire technique versus a bad guy in a hallway

fprefect · 11-10-2009, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Shrek

Bear in mind, the US Battlefield Weapon of Choice is only a .22

.223 is just a hyped up .22 Hornet.

---------
Recently in a city near me, an Off-duty officer was at a bar and was accosted by two drunken morons. He retreated out the back door of the bar & headed for his vehicle, but the two men followed, and one drew a knife. The officer drew his backup .22lr pistol and shot the man once in the stomach. He dropped to the ground, incapacitated. The other guy ran off, but was caught later.

Moral of the story? It'll do in a pinch

When it comes to .22lr for home defense...there is only ONE pistol that I'd use.
The Calico M-110 or M-100P

100 rounds of .22lr per Magazine says "You don't get to pass GO"

I'd bet on my Bumpfire technique versus a bad guy in a hallway

What's that little thingie on the end of barrel?

Just kidding, I'm sure you're legal and would agree completely that if ALL an individual can afford for home defense is a 22 LR with at least an 8 shot capacity it would in all likelihood be sufficient in "most" cases if the intruder is taken by surprised and does not get off the the first shot. Thump, thump, thump. Yep, that's one sound I would not like to be on the wrong end of.

F. Prefect

Big Shrek · 11-13-2009, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by fprefect

What's that little thingie on the end of barrel?

Just kidding, I'm sure you're legal and would agree completely that if ALL an individual can afford for home defense is a 22 LR with at least an 8 shot capacity it would in all likelihood be sufficient in "most" cases if the intruder is taken by surprised and does not get off the the first shot. Thump, thump, thump. Yep, that's one sound I would not like to be on the wrong end of.

F. Prefect

The thingy on the end of the barrel is a compensator...helps keep everything level for repeated shots

They DO have a different feel when firing!

A Heritage Arms Rough Rider in Single Action would do the trick...especially if you got the one that has the .22WMR & .22LR cylinders

Inexpensive, yet effective...especially with the .22WMR's...OUCHIE.

Eddie N · 11-15-2009, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian48

I guess this is as about as close as you can get to it. Not belt-fed though unfortunately.

Wow! Where can I get one of those?

Barton380 · 11-15-2009, 04:08 PM

Its really very simple-shoot the head, the body will fall. Its not that hard

Barton380 · 11-15-2009, 04:20 PM

Killing deer with a rimfire rifle is illegal. That why every poacher u ever meet says hes "coon hunting" at night, with a 22 mag.....instead of a reg 22. deer shot in the head with a 22 magnum fall dead on the spot.

Kill the head the body will fall

marcodelat · 11-15-2009, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by johnlives4christ

off subject. i think it'd be pretty sick to have a 22 gatling gun, or machine gun. that'd be a sweet toy

Bet it will be.... I'm about to get my hands on a semi-auto version of this one:

American-180 submachine gun

http://world.guns.ru/smg/smg62-e.htm

sixguncowboy · 11-23-2009, 04:57 PM

22 supressed pistols are the weapon of choice for Mafia hits. Two to the back of the head, execution style.

Brian48 · 11-24-2009, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Eddie N

Wow! Where can I get one of those?

http://www.tacticalinc.com/ruger-102...num-p-571.html

Have at it. Only $400 shipped (you supply the two Ruger 10/22s). Let us know your results

10-26-2009, 10:20 PM	#51
CampingJosh TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Contributor Posts: 4,787	Re: .22 a killer? No worries, Mark. Fifteen hits to the torso with a .22 would almost certainly put a man out for good. That many holes would drop blood pressure to the point of shock and loss of life. There are two problems, though: (1) getting repeated hits rapidly, and (2) the the time between the "bad guy" being shot and the following drop in blood pressure. It could be up to a minute, perhaps even more. With some really good hits, it could be as quickly as a few seconds. In any case, it's not the ideal weapon for defense from a bad guy. While nothing is perfect, lots of choices (shotgun, for example) will stop the bad guy in his tracks quicker and more assuredly than a .22. __________________ Nothing posted on TheFirearmsForum.com constitutes legal, accounting, gunsmithing, or other professional advice. Readers are encouraged to consult with qualified professionals for real advice. Your life is lived at your own risk. Don't blame me for the dumb things you do.

10-26-2009, 10:53 PM	#52
BETH Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: naugatuck,Ct. Contributor Posts: 6,668	Re: .22 a killer? I was told with my .22lr pistol if i was going to shoot to kill to empty the chamber one or 2 shots they might keep coming?

10-27-2009, 12:10 AM	#53
Mark McIntosh Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Horn Lake, MS aka: Corn Flake, MS Posts: 3	Re: .22 a killer? Thanks Josh, It's just that I kept seeing how the 22 LR was compared to everythin else on a one shot basis. I have a 12 gage and a 9mm for home defense. I also have a love for old remington 22 rifles and wondering how it would play out if you played all out. I have a 1949 Remington 550 and a Speedmaster. Both are real sweet on the shoot.

10-28-2009, 07:05 AM	#55
Buffalochip Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 754	Re: .22 a killer? Ask Sirhan Sirhan

10-28-2009, 07:06 AM	#56
Buffalochip Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 754	Re: .22 a killer? ask Sirhan Sirhan

10-28-2009, 07:17 AM	#57
oscarmayer Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Contributor Posts: 2,387	Re: .22 a killer? better yet ask the mossad....

11-10-2009, 06:02 AM	#58
Big Shrek Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NorthWest Florida Posts: 923	Re: .22 a killer? Bear in mind, the US Battlefield Weapon of Choice is only a .22 .223 is just a hyped up .22 Hornet. --------- Recently in a city near me, an Off-duty officer was at a bar and was accosted by two drunken morons. He retreated out the back door of the bar & headed for his vehicle, but the two men followed, and one drew a knife. The officer drew his backup .22lr pistol and shot the man once in the stomach. He dropped to the ground, incapacitated. The other guy ran off, but was caught later. Moral of the story? It'll do in a pinch When it comes to .22lr for home defense...there is only ONE pistol that I'd use. The Calico M-110 or M-100P 100 rounds of .22lr per Magazine says "You don't get to pass GO" I'd bet on my Bumpfire technique versus a bad guy in a hallway __________________ Marlin Specialist Calico Specialist A gun should be a tool in the hands of a deadly weapon, not a deadly weapon in the hands of a tool.

11-15-2009, 04:08 PM	#62
Barton380 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 7	Re: .22 a killer? Its really very simple-shoot the head, the body will fall. Its not that hard

11-15-2009, 04:20 PM	#63
Barton380 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 7	Re: .22 a killer? Killing deer with a rimfire rifle is illegal. That why every poacher u ever meet says hes "coon hunting" at night, with a 22 mag.....instead of a reg 22. deer shot in the head with a 22 magnum fall dead on the spot. Kill the head the body will fall

11-23-2009, 04:57 PM	#65
sixguncowboy Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Midland Texas Posts: 17	Re: .22 a killer? 22 supressed pistols are the weapon of choice for Mafia hits. Two to the back of the head, execution style.