The neighborhood isn't what it used to be. So I want to purchase something that will protect me and my house. Hows the stopping power of the P22? Range of cost for this pistol? Anything else I should know about this gun?
2007-01-15 05:35:32 · 14 answers · asked by theent1 2 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
I own a P22 and that is what my wife has in her nightstand drawer. I have taught her to shoot center mass and only stop shooting if the attacker is on the floor. I have never had a stoppage with CCI Maxi-Mags, but have had with all the bulk ammo no matter what maker. I am looking into getting her a HiPoint .40 S&W carbine. That will be something she can handle (she doesn't like the recoil of my Glock 23) and will provide plenty of punch on the receiving end.
2007-01-15 07:43:20 · answer #1 · answered by .40 Glock 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Walther P22 For Self Defense
2017-01-13 05:32:53 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I purchased one of these for my daughter a while back and they are nice little pistols. I have not problem with that gun at all. However I would not consider a good choice for self defense. Without going on for too long, here are some things to consider:
The only real reason you should shoot someone is to stop them from doing something that threatens you or your loved ones or someone you deem as an innocent. You want, and need for them to stop and right then and there.
The wimp factor aside, (that's the guy that just falls over when shot even if the bullet only grazed him) a person will go done for only a limited number of reasons.
A hit to the central nervous system will generally do the job in the shortest order. But that means a hit to the brain or spine.
You can puncture one or both lungs and they lack of oxygen to the brain will eventually cause them to collapse.
The most common way however is due to hydrolic failure. This means that you cause enough intenral bleeding so that not enough blood gets pumped to the brain and they go down. The more damage done internally the faster this occurs and there for the FASTER THEY STOP DOING WHATEVER IT WAS THAT MADE YOU SHOOT THEM IN THE FIRST PLACE.
Certainly shot placement is the most important factor. Bullet construcion is another important factor and they really don't make a self defense round for a .22. Granted a .22 is far better than nothing but there are many better choices.
Also rimfires are far more prone to misfire than modern centerfire cartridges are. But I do conceed that this is less of a concern than it used to be.
If you purchasing one a pistol because you think your life, or the life of a loved one might depend on it some day, then choose a round designed with stopping a human preditor in mind.
If you are new to shooting then the .22 is a good way to get started and practice ammo is cheap. Learning trigger control, sight alignment and follow through are generally easier with a quality .22. But when you consider all the better choices for a definive pistol that are available, I would not consider a .22 in that role.
2007-01-15 16:33:42 · answer #3 · answered by Christopher H 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
For home defense buy a 12 guage pump shotgun if the sound of a round being chambered doesnt stop them the shot will . use 3in mag number 2 shot and get a hunting lisence . It will look bettter if you ever have to go to court or answer any questions
Walther has always made fine guns but the small autos tend to be finicky if you have a handgun go with a double action revolver with a 3-4 inch barrel . in 357 or 44 S&W not 44 magnum
2007-01-16 09:05:53 · answer #4 · answered by jmm83164 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am a revolver fan and if it's your first firearm i recommend a revolver with a 4'' barrel Smith&Wesson has a great assortment of them i shoot a .357 M686 combat magnum this gives you the option of using .38 Specials wich i recomend for in home defence as they have less chance of going through walls and if need be a .357 is very powerful much more than some of the autoloaders out there. Remember guns are a protection provided by the founding fathers and not only for defence against an intruder but they are fun also and i practice often.
2007-01-16 03:18:36 · answer #5 · answered by L J 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you have no children in the house a short 12 ga shotgun is by far the best for home defense for someone with little to moderate firearms experience. Next, a .38/.357 revolver, then a large bore (.45 or 9mm) auto. A .22 will ABSOLUTELY kill any and many human beings if used properly. Your mental readiness and your opponent's will to get to you leave alot more room for error with a .22
If you do get an auto-loader, practice until you are as automatic as the pistol... 1 misfire can ruin your day.
2007-01-15 07:28:10 · answer #6 · answered by C W 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
.22's Are not acceptable for self defense.
While they are capible of causing death and great bodily harm, they have no stopping power. You cannot count on even multiple shots to drop an attacker with a gun before he can shoot back.
I recomend a .38 special caliber revolver, if you are dead set on a handgun. They are easy to master and recoil is low, and the bullets have acceptable stopping power. A better choice would be a 12 or 20 gauge pump shotgun with an 18 inch slug or "riot" barrel. A shotgun is much more intimidating, not to mention much more deadly, than a handgun. Concealability is not an issue in home defense.
2007-01-15 09:24:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well, I would like to see the first two answers look down the barrel of a .22 and then try to get it from you. A .22 is small, yes, but any firearm is better than no firearm. I was told at the police academy that a .22 is bad because the bullet does not have enough power to exit. Therefore,can do a lot of internal damage. Remember...it is not how big the bullet is, but where you place it.
2007-01-15 06:26:17 · answer #8 · answered by diazon2002 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I would advise against a .22 automatic pistol of any kind due to their finicky behavior. They are not as reliable as a center-fire revolver or automatic. Rimfire cartridges DO HAVE A FAILURE RATE and contamination due to loose bullet/casing assembly (go ahead and twist the bullet-it moves). A Taurus 82 (JUST AN EXAMPLE-NOT A SUGGESTION) can be had for the same price (if not cheaper) than a p-22 and is a cinch to shoot in 38SPL.
2007-01-17 17:01:42 · answer #9 · answered by david m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A P22 is a great and fun gun to shoot personal protection also.. with laws these days u dont want to kill anyone and a bigger caliber will more than likely do so. U put 2 or 3 or more for that matter in a theif and it will put him on the ground long enough for the cops to arive to take him away, Shoot him with a 9mm or something along those lines look to be talkin for the guy layin in ur floor. A P22 offers a compact size and not much kick (so good for ur wife) alot of neat goodies that u can buy for it and enough to take care of theif if one runs in on ur family. I own one of these guns and wouldnt trade it for any big cal. handgun.
2007-01-15 11:08:41 · answer #10 · answered by Matt S 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋