Agreed

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I also don’t see anyone lining up to be shot with a pellet/bb or paintball gun what is your point?

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shadow wolf, what ammo did u have in it at the time?

That was probably the best $75 you ever spent

I carry a hp22a as well. Where did you get it for 75 dollars

amen and ill keep my 22s both rifles and pistols

Bingo!

And in 2021, there’s not a lot of center fire ammo around, and the prices are stupid

Exactly. That's why I carry 10mm.

True Tony, which is why I prefer the heft and hand feel of both a Springfield Armory ND9 or S&W 9SWE? over the overly fat grip of a Glock 17 or 34. But for .22lr the Phoenix Arms HP-22a semiautomatic is an easy fit with the pinky mag extended.

Forget it... I'm a hunter that has used many calibres. We are talking about concealed carry's aren't we? - last resort, close range weapons???? You'd have to ask a drug fueled idiot to nicely stand still as you empty at least 5 shots - unless you get lucky and hit a "vital spot".... go on..... think you're that good but chances are you'll just wound him and get stabbed to death. Go bigger for this job and they won't be standing. I know what I'd pick. Hey- why not advocate air pistols????? same $hit

@@anthonyspanjich2772 I disagree. Getting shot is getting shot. Most criminals, just like everyone else, at the end of the day just want to go home. A 22lr may not be the biggest caliber out there, but trust me, it's more than enough to deter or stop a threat. I live in one of the most dangerous cities in America. Detroit Michigan and I have no problem carrying a 22lr or a 357 magnum for self-defense. Most criminals from what I've heard (unfortunately you meet all kinds in my neighborhood) say that they would rather be shot with a 9mm than a 22lr. Real criminals have much respect for the 22lr and no one is going to just stand there once you start pumping round of any caliber in them! Most will run for the hills! Everyone wants to talk about that rare scenario where a drug fuel maniac is coming at you to do you harm... If this is the situation, it really doesn't matter what caliber you're using If you don't have Good shot placement. Unless you can get the the body of the threat to shut down completely, they're going to keep coming after you. So a this point a head shot is the best choice. And a 22lr to the head will stop just about any threat. Hey, but if the biggest caliber you can carry floats your boat. Have at it. But if we're talking real world, self-defense scenarios... A 22lr will stop or deter most threats/bad guys. Just showing that you have the ability to defend your self is enough to deter most criminals/bad guys. Carry what you are comfortable with and shoot well. Be safe and God bless.

@@redzone1019 I agree that anything is better than nothing and good shot placement can bring lesser penetrating rounds up to task. Unfortunately I had 4 drug crazed thugs turn up 20 years ago to steal a friends V8 commodore parked in front of our house. They were nicknamed the "T-Bone crew" (should be able to look them up - in Perth Western Australia). Their MO was to steal 2 cars for a night of fun - where one car would get in a chase with police and stop at an organised spot - whereupon the second car would ram the police car side on, scum get out of the smashed car and hop into the "good one" in front of the mangled police car and leave. They knew that the Police car was weakest side on - these were bad dudes. A few Police were injured badly in this way. They were at my place to steal the second car. I pulled my (22 hornet at the time) at them from the front door and simply announced the Police were on their way.... ^%$# off. This did not deter them in the slightest. 2 kept breaking into the car and 2 came straight at me (with knife / bar). When they got to 20m, I loaded and was just about to shoot the first one - I was already calculating if I'd be quick enough to drop the second before they got to my family - and if they'd both stay down. They stopped, one laughed at me (???), and they just walked back to their car and they all took off (second now successfully started up). My problem is that the 22 hornet very rarely dropped a Roo the size of a human with one shot when going for centre mass (running targets etc). These guys were going to rush me if I started shooting and head shots that quick - well not many would achieve that. I didn't have my fathers 12G that night (but sure wished I did) - so I bought my own after that (and moved up to 223 - I needed that anyway due to range limitation hunting). So I started with 22LR, went to 22 hornet, then 223 and ultimately 243... plus 12G (I hunted a lot - many pests on the farm). I instantly noticed a massive increase in effectiveness if we used the 12G whilst driving bush tracks - and 223 / 243 across paddocks so relegated the 22LR to bunnies. From my hunting experience, I know that the 12G that night would be a show stopper if necessary - but probably (?) not the 22 hornet and they may well have made it in. Add to that this very well researched article on lethality and that is why I think like I do. I have absolutely no doubt that an expert shooter with a 22 can be devastating.... but 4 heavily drugged thugs (it was Crystal Meth they were found with - look it up - supreme "chemical bravery), night time, everyone moving, family behind me in the house horrified etc is a very scary situation..... with me worried that I have enough firepower to protect. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pN-TjNuTkuCyp5c.html

@@anthonyspanjich2772 I feel what you saying and I do agree that bigger calibers have more stopping power. I've also had a few close calls with thieves, drug dealers, drug addicts and the occasional just plain crazy. One of the most important things you can do in a self-defense situation is to demonstrate that you are willing to fight back. Most criminals, like animal predators in the wild, want a easy target. When you show that you are willing to fight back and have the means/ability to fight back most criminals/bad guys will back off. I know this from personal experience. I'm glad you and your family are okay. You do what you think is best to protect you and your family. And I do have other calibers for self-defense besides the humble 22lr. Lol. The point that I was trying to make was don't underestimate the humble 22lr. If you can't hit the broad side of a barn with a 45acp etc. Don't use a 45acp etc. (Smile) Use whatever you are comfortable and shoot the best. God bless and be safe. Oh yeah, I personally also prefer the 410 over the 12ga. Lol. Just saying... Almost no recoil, quicker follow up shots and at self-defense distances... Devastating! Good talking to ya. Take care.

Try that with a 250 lb crackhead that's all strung out

Lost second rule; cheat and never play fair. But yes, rule number one is about 100 times more important then any other rule.

That’s not a gunfight rule, that’s a rule for life. Trouble always seems to find trouble makers, and rarely finds those who mind their own business and avoid trouble. But when it does show up, running is not always the best answer, but is sure solves about 95% of confrontations.

third rule for gunfights; take an automatic weapon

See rule number 2. Cheat always and done fight fair. You will always be at the disadvantage unless you are the attacker so don’t fight fair, ever.

Rule one of a gunfight: Bring a gun, preferably two guns. Bring all of your friends who have guns

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Definitely. The videos are outstanding.

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Trying to get her going a decent size .38 or .380 might be better for outside the home. So long as it's not a micro-compact pistol she can probably handle it fine. The REALLY tiny .380's will feel more like a .40 though, just because they are so small.

Inside the home a 9mm carbine could be a good choice too.

Don't bother giving her +P loads or anything like that either. Even with a soft load .380 and .38 outperform .22lr, .25acp, and .32acp by a lot. If all she likes is the .22lr then just leave her be though.

excellent choice! I have been an advocate of .22 Rifles (semi auto) for Home defense for YEARS! Now get her a .22 Handgun to go along with it. You might want to consider a .32 Handgun as well.

I concur, and own a Marlin 60, it is an extremely accurate rifle, and I can dump rounds fast with it.

Bingo 👍

It certainly can ruin your day. During the holiday season when I was a 6th grader a friend was changing seats in the family vehicle. In the process he inadvertently discharging a 22 rifle. The bullet struck his head, killing him instantly.

My slide broke after less than 100 rounds. Luck of the "draw" I suppose

Tony Absolute AM they don’t say it. They do it. You clearly haven’t seen anybody on pcp or meth

@@Galaxyrose-yn9kc for that matter any caliber. If somebody is on PCP or Matthew you always have to hit him with multiple rounds. Any gun.

@@Galaxyrose-yn9kc have you? The gun that best serves is the gun that you can handle

@galaxyrose 117 will you be willing to get shot with a .22? NO ONE, Seems to be willing to stand there and test their opinion. More people die in the U.S. by a 22LR than any other caliber. If it was a mosquito bite a lot of people would live

@@joejoe188 I carry 22 mag really is maybe 1 oz less than a carry 38 special 5 shot, but with the 22 mag you have three extra shots. If your goal is to win a fight the 22 might not be the best gun but if your goal is to break contact with your enemy the 22 mag might be a great gun.

I love those little things. I personally don't carry one, but man they are fun to shoot. And they go bang when the need to go bang.

@@memyself898 I no longer own a single semi auto anything. I dislike the positive control being taken away from me. Never a jam or a misfire either.

I used to own a pellet gun that shot in the mid to low end of the .22lr's power range :S But then again, that thing had some nasty penetration for a silly pellet shooter. Shot 3-4" into plywood You would know if it hit you.

For the people who think its silly to carry a 22lr or think its useless. Put a few rounds to their face and see how they feel after that one.

my name Agreed. But I wouldn’t want to stake my life on it. I read a police account years ago in Handgun magazine were an officer emptied his .38 revolver into a suspect who had just shot his partner, and it didn’t stop him! Suspect was taken live by a swat team after he retreated into a house.

@@louseal7574 definitely...pop one or two into an eye socket or ear during a grapple for your life. Most gun fights are at grappling distances.. no sights, Weaver stance, or two handed grip involved

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Love shooting that semi auto pistol in 22LR. Its been reliable & such a nice feel overall. Only thing is its Big for a carry weapon. I also have the Ruger SR22 in 22LR its smaller easy to carry & shoots about the same only my magazine only holds 13 rounds with the new follower installed in the magazine. Both of these are really good pistols.

I have two of the Phoenix pistols... their size makes them easy to carry as a secondary, or ankle, and I will often stow in backpack or bag. My main CC is S&W M&P9. During qualifications, the HP22A's were accurate, and had no failures...the only challenge I had with them was when I used the extended mags (with the pinkie finger support)...I did have two failures with these. I modified both of mine so that I can install the mag at anytime, and eliminated the firing pin block safety so that there are fewer steps to take when in a pickle. rack and go.

Has anybody tried the extended barrel? What did you think?

HP22A likes CCI.

My first pistol was my great grandfather's Beretta 71 22lr. Love it, very reliable. Just can't find another mag for it. Tried a couple after markets from K something but didn't work.

10 yrs in the military and carry either the 21A or the HP22 . Zero problems. Just don't make me shoot you in the face

Im only a few mags into mine, and its 100% reliable thus far; my only complaint is it's accuracy....which may just be me....but it appears to be a but squirrely 20y+

Same here.

Had a few issues with FTE and had to rack back the slide. A friends gun that we both bought at same time didn’t have this issue. Also a design issue is it doesn’t rack back the slide open after last shot. This is just a range safety issue and there is a warranty negating work-around if desired.

ammo specific.. but once solved it has worked wonderfully.. mine prefers Remington

Too many safety’s on phoenix any way to bypass

I have three of them. I had more but, every so often I jam the barrel with concrete and load them up. Then I throw them in the street when I drive through the ghetto.

I bought a full size S&W 22 back in ‘96,runs everything flawlessly! I just purchased a S&W compact today. Yes,I will put it in my carry rotation too.

Theres one in garland too off 635

Ay we live near eachother! Lol small world.

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La Trace, did you get a different pistol?

PowerPunchingSecrets.com my pug goes where I go. And I mean the kind that goes bang bang not woof woof. Five shots of 22mag should do the job with decent shot placement. I also note that the sa trigger pull is about 2 lbs unlike a double action which is 12 pounds.

My wife has a 380 EZ and we have an M&P 22 compact for practice it is a perfect partner for the EZ. I myself carry a M&P 2.0 9mm compact. THey are fine guns.

I would choose to avoid getting a .22 in the face, thank you.

None at all

My expe5ience: I shot thousands of rounds.22LR in Bull's eye competition and a misfire is VERY rare when using good ammo. (CCI) and a good pistol. Perhaps 2 in a thousand? Even good centerfire fires are prone to stovepipes on occasion.

I have a Target Pistol made in 1974 and use -22 RWS (Geco) Ammo. 2 misfires after 2000 Rounds, I wouldn't consider that to be unreliable.

@@elvinator1047 I think people just buy cheap ammo. :/

Yeah people always shit on the Taurus PT22, but honestly it's a really good gun for the price a lot more reliable than one might think from such a cheap gun. I love mine. It's perfect for conceal carry in my opinion.

One Phoenix will be reliable and the next will be a turd. That's not what reliability is.

Wish availability of 32 was better, but I'm in agreement. The Germans got it right with the PPKs.

And a Lifetime Warranty. And California Legal too.

Great 22

Every responsible human being should own a very light weight .38 special revolver. Smith and Wesson has nice ones but the Ruger LCR is almost as good and cheaper.

my Favorite NAA .22 Magnum is the Black Widow.

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