SCAMMER IN THE COMMENTS, beware!

People often disregard the .22lr as a defensive round. they say it doesn't have the "STOPPING POWER" to be a good self-defense round. I don't understand where these thought come from. I've been shot with a .22 lr, and I can tell you IT HURTS!!! Unless the person you're shooting is loaded up on drugs, getting shot with a .22 will make them stop to reassess their plans!

I'm 78 years old and I Trained on the 38 spl S&W 6 shot Revolver> I became extremely good with this Platform! I then went to a Glock 19 which became my Duty Weapon for 15 years as an Armed Security Officer. I was also Trained as a K-9 Officer and had a K-9 with me in my Patrol Vehicle! As I became Older, about 76 years old, I had some physical problems in my Hands and Feet, which precluded Me from handling large caliber guns so I switched to the 22LR/22 Mag Platform. I shoot once every week and I am A Member of an Indoor Range/Outdoor range here in Sunny Florida! I Now shoot better than I ever have and I carry A 22LR or A 22 Mag Gun for my Self defense! At my age, I feel good about being able to defend myself But I am Grateful that I Never had to use my Weapon to Defend Someone or Myself! Thank You and Stay Safe, God Bless You!

The disrespect for the 22 for self defense needs to end. Nobody wants to get shot by a 22 or any other caliber.

I was shocked to go through hundreds of rounds of 22LR through the Taurus TX22 without a malfunction.

No one will say ‘he’s just got a 22 get him’…no one.

I picked up a very slightly used TX22 a few weeks ago. First 22 I've had in years. Wasn't expecting much due to it being a Taurus and my past with them. I bought three 325 round boxes of Federal. It came with a 16 round mag and two 16 rounders with +4 extensions on them. Went through about 750 rounds the other day and had a blast. Zero issues. I was shocked.

Personally I'm addicted to .22 because it keeps me at the range for hours after I'm done with the 9mm

For the amount of people who talk down on .22 -- I still don't ever see volunteers to be shot by one.

If you choose semi auto make sure it’s double action. Gives you the ability to double tap it or more to get it to fire… if not grip and rip. Load the next one in. Which is super easy with the sr22. 90 year old with arthritis can rack one. Why I chose the SR22 Ruger… 👍

Love this channel. Just a fun low key production with great content, great humor and some genuine insight.

I saw a podcast of a retired police officer/detective who recalls around 10 instances involving the 22 in his career. Each case resulting in a fatality! Great channel! 🤠

Came here for the Walther review, stayed with this channel because of the honesty and thoroughness. Thank you

Stay warm and thanks for the fair and honest review of .22. Safe and healthy holidays to you and your family.

Love this video! Been thinking about getting a 22 conceal carry for awhile for my wife who is smaller in stature and has a hard time with 9. I think you just convinced me to split it down the middle and get her a 380 with this video. Huge fan, keep up the great work!

So nice to see you are supporting YSS in Ames, IA.

Patron Scriber here, love your content. Even sent to the homeless shelter. Love ya guys, hope you have a Merry Christmas!

Very fine focused discussion on the reality of .22 LR. Your coverage of a wide variety of platforms and the importance of ammunition is appreciated. Hope you had a great Christmas and hope you will have a fine New Year! Thanks sir.

Great vid as always man! I loved the explanation and your thinking around the situation of self defense, as well as the pointed statement about brandishing a weapon is not just a threat, but an escalation of force. Well put!

I love how I can tune to this channel and listen to an argument that's been around the block before and be entertained. I think the engagement here is sublime and we'll informed. Keep up the great work and happy holidays! Just a quick note that I've seen from other channels; there can be burnout - with that said, if you need to take a vacation; please do so. I think one of my big draws is that there's several videos a week from this channel - this is great! However, I think I speak for most when I say we'd rather have Mr. And Mrs. Outlaw giving great content for years to come than one day quitting on us. Happy 2023!

I have a GSG 1911 in 22 and it is super accurate. In a self defense situation I'd rather have my 9 mm but a few well placed 22 rounds will save your life.

I've had an H&K MP5 .22 for years. My absolute favorite gun of mine to shoot on the range. I never bother to clean it, never jams, shoots like a laser beam. .22lr is very underrated.

Chris thank you for the accuracy in your reviews. It's been some years since I've been out shooting, remember when $10 bought a brick of 22's. Keep up the great work my friend, stay safe.

Very well put. I feels the same way but you explain it much better than I ever could. Great video man

That MP15-22 is a BEAST .... 3000 rounds of CCI AR Tacticals .... 100% fire rate

I love my Taurus TX22 and have no issues at all with it and I use CCI Stinger ammo with it. I don’t use it for my EDC but it is the size of the Glock 19 and fun to practice with. Thanks for all the great content in your videos.

I have listened to a lot of 22 videos about self-defense. This one is the best I've seen.

TX22....total quality with no misfires or malfunctions; like it so much, got a 2nd one. Feel pretty confident with it and thinking about pairing with CCI Stingers.

Great video. Good info. I have a Smith & Wesson K22 Masterpiece with a 6 inch barrel I inherited from my father. I carried it in a shoulder holster with Stingers and a speed loader for a while as it was my only handgun at the time. Good info btw.

I love going to the range with my 10yo son and just plink away with a 22. So much fun. It's always been hard to find things that keeps his attention for a long period of time but he seems to never miss a beat.

I don't normally carry a 22, but I have. Since buying nothing but CCI several years ago they have been 100% in an LCPII, a Ruger SR22 and even a Phoenix. Good review on the 22.

Thanks, very instructive. Keep on pushing them. And happy Christmas

Stoping the fight/threat to your life is absolutely the goal!👍🏿👍🏿 glad you bought that up.I don’t hear a lot of people talk about self defense in that way.

You have slowly become my favorite GunTuber. Pretty much only watch you at this point man! Keep giving us this solid content!

John Hinkley used a.22 came within 2 inches of killing Pres Reagon & put 3 others in the hospital. I carry a LCP II in 22 & I’m comfortable. Plus I try not to put myself in a bad place. That’s my 1st line of defense.

I try and shoot supers. However I collect it all. Always an honest well done video. Thank you. Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄

Great video, Im glad to have found your channel. I've been shooting 22s over half a century and I agree with your assessment of them for defence. As far as ammo, the most misfires I've ever experienced were from CCI premium. I recently finished off 2 bricks of Federal that I bought at a gun show in 09, with zero misfires. Point is, you're better going with ammo that you've used and found reliable and use fresh ammo.

Glad you did this video showing the pros and cons of 22LR. I have the M&P 15-22 and TX22. Both are very reliable with all ammo I've used. (Other than CCI Quiet -710fps which is understandable) I love the TX22 so much that I just bought another one for training with my wife and daughter. Agree 100% with your comments about training with a 22 to improve on marksmanship as this is exactly what I did. Thanks again for sharing.

This made me a little more confident in using my 15-22 for home defense. I was also shocked at how reliable it is.

Great video! Great points made for good and bad! I love my S&W MP .22 also

The Mossad used Beretta 71s in 22lr for up close assassinations. The 71 was also carried by the Israeli Sky Marshals. A 71-armed marshal was credited with ending a skyjacking…against terrorists armed with AK47s. Training, tactics, and sheer balls are more important than caliber selection.

Great video sir. I agree that a 22 is better than nothing. Just make sure you practice well with it, good ammo too.

I love my Mossberg 702 Plinkster in 22lr. Ive taken many squirrel with it. Plus, too me, squirrel hunting definitly helps with quick target acquisition and accuracy. Love this channel

I feel just fine with my LCR snub 22lr loaded up w punch & velocitors.. great vid

Merry Christmas To You, The Mrs. and Your Family! Keep Up The Great Videos!

I know there have been quite a few videos on this topic, but as always, your coverage is balanced and practical. Sure, people love to argue about this, but it depends who you are. I have thought about my mom, who was talking about getting a CCW in the last couple of years, and my FN 502 would be pretty ideal for her (especially if they made a subcompact grip). Almost 1000 rounds and two failures to feed with a variety of ammo. Benefit to a newbie is ease of shooting and non-intimidating (the mom case), and anyone can put 15 rounds on target extremely quickly without your ears ringing into deafness. Thanks for another great video.

Great video and thank you for a straight up video. Obviously a 22 is not powerful but it is a great caliber for certain uses. I have a Henry Golden Boy, a Walther p22 and a Ruger Wrangler. People visit me and at first shoot the Mini 14, my Glock 19 or the shot guns and even the Ruger PC Carbine thinking the 22s are wimpy or whatever but the 22s are the fun guns that you can plink all day on steel and they eventually see that (and not see dollar bills flying away with every shot)... Love your site and continue making great videos

Without a doubt, the BEST gun info on the internet.

Good video! The only thing I can add is something Elmer Keith said a long time ago about a defensive handgun: "Carry the biggest thing you can carry and hit with reliably under any and all circumstances and you won't go wrong." So, I take that to mean is if a .22 is the biggest thing you can handle so be it. Just make sure you can put those rounds where they'll do the most good. Hey, even a .44 magnum is just wasted energy if you can't hit the target!

The M&P 15-22 is my favorite .22 to shoot this far. I don't have a .22 pistol yet. Can't stop looking into it, it goes both ways so much. I've watched a lot of your videos, just realized you're here in Iowa and your name is Kris/Chris. That's also my name and home state. I hit the sub button, love the channel! Mega jealous of your at home range!

My wife has very weak hands due to a medical issue. After trying most semi-autos as well as revolvers; she chose the TX22 and loves it. She does not carry it as she is always with me when she leaves the house. It is her home defense gun when I’m out. She is confident in its stopping power as her cousin was shot once in the sternum by a Buckmark from 5 yards, 10 years ago during a weed deal that went bad. While tragic, she knows that it is a lethal round especially using the swarm of bees method which the TX22 is perfect for.

Great video. 1. G45X 2. 11.5" SBR w/.22 conversion 3. 12G 870 SBS w/ spare barrels. 4. 10-22 braced pistol 5. S&W Shield Plus

Been shooting all my life. .40, 9mm, 5.56, and I don't have a .22. Thanks for this video. I'm getting a .22 handgun. Pest control and lots of practice cuz ammo is crazy. Great video. THANK YOU!

Chris, must say, one of your best videos. Benefits, the limitations, all the cautions, and more. As for 22LR for training? Fantastic. I hunt a lot. I try to be sharp on my bolt action. I begin with a 22 CZ 457, with a scope like my deer and hog gun. Fundamentals the Army instilled, sight alignment sight picture, breath control, squeeze the trigger, call the shot. Once I am tuned up, then the hunting rifle. Same drill, then different positions. You say it a lot, it is true, fundamentals. They must be sharp and followed. A 22LR is good training, if done right.

Great points on .22lr! For many years, my home defense consisted of a Marlin 60 and a Remington 1889 12-gauge. I didn't feel unarmed, and I think I would have grabbed the Marlin first. 'Swarm of bees effect' - I like that! Also worth considering are some of the effective .22wmr options. Not as cheap as .22lr, but considerably more powerful, and still permitting very fast follow-up shots right on the button.

Love the videos! Really dying to see a video on lever action pistol vs rifle caliber pros and cons

Great video! Very well thought out and articulated.

Love my M&P 15-22. Never failed to fire and fun to shoot.

I shot a suppressed TX22 recently. Super reliable and OMG it was fun! OK, not my first choice for self-defense (nor is any 22 rimfire) but if I had to that would likely be my choice.

Training and quality ammo are great; however, don't forget about maintenance. Because 22 lr ammo is notoriously more dirty than centerfire, you should clean it after every range trip. I can tell you from experience that you can go through 500 or even 1000 rounds of centerfire for a training / competition event without any stoppages, but you'd be hard pressed to make it past 100 - 150 rounds of 22 lr in a semi automatic platform without jamming every other round. Clean that 22 as if your life depends on it; it just might.

Very nice video. I bought two 22lr on the recommendation of a friend years ago. A Ruger Mark III Pistol and a Ruger 10-22 rifle. They are both awesome. I am so glad I bought the MarkIII when I did because a year or two after I bought it, it fell of the roster and you cant buy it anymore in commie California. I hope it warms up for you soon. I live in LA County and it was 70 degrees in the city where I live today. It's suppose to be around 85 degrees on Christmas Day.

In Canada we don't have concealed carry. But I do own a S&W 422. And that shoots everything, no miss fire and is accurate. FYI, cleaned it in 20 years because my kids told me to.

I'm just starting the video. My take has always been "It makes holes. It makes noise. Both can make bad guys stop doing bad guy things. It'll do okay." Now I get to see what someone smart thinks about it.

I’m so glad I found this video Thank you so much. My wife is more confident in getting a gun due to your videos

I love .22LR it's my favorite round for all of the reasons you mentioned in the video, BUT for self defense I train with and carry my Sig Sauer 9mm & sometimes carry a small.22 loaded with Federal Punch ammo for a backup gun.

I have watched some gel test done with 22lr and I was impressed with the penetration , is it a great ammo for protection no sir it is not. Good video with honest information . I own a few .22 lr firearms and enjoy shooting them .

Haven't read through all the comments but that's why the SR-22 is a good semi-auto with its double strike capability or you have to do is keep pulling the trigger till it goes bang which will happen most times on the second hit plus you can get 13 to 16 rounds in it and it's reasonably small to carry and lightweight

Thank you as a New Gun under myself I needed a lot of this information that is extremely hard to find on the Internet that basically spills out everything especially since I’m an owner of a 22 LR

I conceal carry a Kel-Tec p17. It works for me because of work. I'm a concrete finisher so I need something super light, and something I'm not to worried about loosing in the mud or damaging it. The fedral self defense rounds have been very reliable for me. This is not my only self defense gun, it's my at work gun. And if I'm able to get to my truck then I have more options. To make sure I have something on me at all times this works for me.

I have the Taurus TX 22 which I carry and I've had zero problems with it and I use the cci bullets. It's not my only carry gun but it's pretty cool and very dependable I've shot over a thousand rounds through this gun with zero problems + I have 4 16 round magazines

I have a Ruger LCR 22 lr. It is very reliable and at 25 yards I am more accurate than with my Taurus g 3 c. What I have found is that some brands do not eject as well as others which is critical. CCI works well.

Thanks for a discussion of the pros and cons.

Another great video brother thank u for the insight much love ✌🏾🔥🔥✌🏾

Wouldn't be my first choice, but I would highly doubt any robber or bad guy would keep coming in a hail of 22 fire.

As always, great insight. I have always been of the opinion that 22 is great for training. Marksmanship first and then clearing of malfunctions which happens way more often with a 22.

Hey Chris! Awesome channel. Kinda funny you came out with this video bc I was thinking of asking if you could do a run down of 22 handguns. Favorite, worst and cost efficient. Like you said, 22 rounds are less expensive and fun to practice, train and plink with. I'm guessing I'm not the only one to ponder this, and if you have done this type of review b4 my apologies. Keep up the great work, both you and your wife make the channel fun and extremely informative. Cheers and Happy New Year's!! 🤘

Hi Chris, I also have the M&P 15-22. Immediate comment that comes to mind…WOW, what an awesome platform! As you said it’s very reliable. My only upgrade recommendation besides a B.A.D. Lever is the Volquartsen Extractor. It has a super sharp edge for extraction, pretty much eliminating any and all FTEs, as it’ll grab any shell with ease. Take care and thanks for the awesome content!!

Shot placement is everything

First gun I ever owned was a charter arms pathfinder in 22lr with a 3” barrel. I traveled thousands of miles with that revolver. If 22 is the only gun you have and you practice a lot and you use good ammo I have had good luck with it. Now I have a Smith and Wesson pre model 10 5 inch that I inherited and now that’s my main.

I have 2 Taurus TX 22s. When we start winding down practice on the range my wife and I break out the 22s and play for awhile, great guns run on anything I have. I had the Glock 45 and had many problems so I sold it and bought the second Taurus. I have a Walther but had to have some work on the gun to make it run. 22 as a self defense I'm still on the fence but that's all you have definitely carry it.

Hey Chris, I want to you and yours a very, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 🎄

It is absolutely better than a knife or a sharp stick. Lol I used to be a naive naysayer but when I thought about being shot with 22lr I quickly changed my thoughts on the caliber. Those who have trouble dealing with recoil impulses due to injuries or grip strength issues will find 22lr to be quite pleasant. My Taurus TX22 shockingly works great and id rather have my weaker loved ones use that to defend against great bodily harm or death than dialing 911 because "WHEN SECONDS COUNT POLICE ARE JUST MINUTES AWAY"

not my first choice but better than nothing. also, i just recently picked up a 10/22 tactical. it’s a fun rifle to practice with 😎🌴

Insightful comments. Keep up the good work.

Beyond Seclusion did a video on this and the CCI segmented hollow points are nasty with good penetration. In hot Arizona summer I carry a Ruger SR22 in a Vedder holster with 3 mags of CCi segmented hollow points and feel confident to defend myself. My 15-22 has been very reliable as well. Good video.

Probably one of the better videos on YT about 22lr for self defense. Most don't go as in depth about the caliber itself or the firearm choices. I met an elderly man at the range a few years ago and he had the Ruger SR22, he was having issues with it so we took it apart and cleaned it (cleaning kit in my range bag) and reassembled it. I oiled it up and we shot over 100 rounds with no ftf or fte. It was pretty dirty and apparently he's been shooting it over the last year and a half and has never cleaned it. Said it was his first pistol. I can tell by his hands, he had really bad arthritis so I kind of already knew why he went with that gun and caliber. I let him shoot my M&P9 and he couldn't rack the slide on it so that was a dead giveaway. Upon discussion he had his doubts about the 22lr so I recommended he check out the M&P EZ the next time he's at the gun shop. It was a fun day, but it made me realize at that time, I have to remember some people have limitations so I can't dis someone for their choice of firearm or caliber for self protection without knowing the full story.

Never had an issue with my Walther P22. Also, CCI Velocitors are the best .22 ammo, in my opinion.

I got a Beretta neo and love that gun. I also got a heritage and I use cci and don't recall a malfunction but I also use yellow jackets. I have had a number of malfunctions with Remington and Winchester. Although my go to is my 9 km Beretta but wouldn't hesitate to sling 22s if need be.

Bought a Ruger SR22 for the wife and find myself carrying it alot. I use CCI Stingers for self defense. I also have the H&K 416 22 and it's so fun to shoot. It runs everything I put in it.

Bought a used Taurus 94 for 200 about 5 years ago. It's a nine shot revolver. Never had an issue. Nice to load lr, shorts, shot shell, whatever...

I've put 500 plus rounds through my Taurus TX .22LR without a single issue. It's been an amazing little pistol and I think every woman should own and have mastered the TX-22.

Really good video about real considerations with 22lr. Well done. I like the material Demonstrated Concepts has with s&w 43 and Ruger LCR 22lr snubbies at close ranges. Those are pretty usable for anyone at close distance and revolver reliable. Still I know first hand that 22lr doesn't provide consistent stopping performance. Like you said. A catch 22!!!!!

Chris another great video... i want you to know before I buy any gun you are my go to guy for review...

I love shooting .22lr. I've been shooting some old cci ammo from 1989 in a cheap rifle and had only 1 malfunction out of 100 rounds. Not bad in my book.

So you just fired OFF hundreds of rounds flawlessly ..... Yet you wont count on it for self defense ????

Hi, my first comment to you. Love your straightforward approach when doing your videos. Overall, throughout your videos which I love your advice. I would like a video that talks about drills. What should I be working on when I go to a range. Alot of times I feel that I'm shooting but not learning. You seem to be very thorough in your topics. So I hope you understand where I am coming from here. When I go to the range, what should I be working on other than the basic. Thanks

Love my mark1. It was a gift. I a super accurate long/short distance.

Shot placement is 🔑. At 4:10.. Not really a catch 22 (lol) 1000 rounds of cci minimag/ velocitors/ segmented hollow points are still cheapee than 500 rounds of AE 124g in my state. Prices are dropping and sales are goin on but normally its cheaper. My p22 is reliable. Changed out a few things but still costed less than 400 bucks. Prob only around 3k and only had 3 ftf. And it was blazer. But the guaranteed 1000 minimag and 300 velocitors. Worked like a charm

I like that you discuss some of the realistic considerations of self-defense shooting but feel like you should also mention that very often, just being on the receiving end of rounds is enough to make someone nope right tf out. There are a lot of videos of home defense shootings out there, and you'll see that almost every time somebody is breaking in or causing a scene, as soon as shooting starts, they run like crazy. Nobody likes taking rounds, and nobody is an action hero. So there's even another consideration in favor of .22, which is that most of the time, even if you don't put rounds where you want them, even if they don't penetrate the heavy coat, even if they don't put potentially lethal wounds on target, just by virtue of shooting a few rounds at somebody, you've got an extremely good chance of ending the confrontation anyway.

Good video. Like your choice - M&P 15-22. Merry Christmas to you and the Mrs.