I am going to buy a .22 pistol for target practice and protection which one should i buy???

Answer 1

Ruger Mk I or II
(out of production, but you can still find plenty of them. The Mk IIIs have messed up a good thing)

Browning Buckmark

Colt Woodsman

Smith & Wesson Model 22.

Only resort to defending yourself with a .22 if you can't run away.

Answer 2

I am a Certified Firearms Instructor for the Minnesota Permit to Carry. I won't allow anyone to use a .22 cal handgun while taking my class. Here is why.
A .22 is a lethal weapon. However, it seriously lacks in both areas of basic ballistics. Penetration and fluid shock wave. Penetration is self explanatory. Fluid shock wave, is the transfer of kinetic energy. Both of these components combined is what makes the"Stopping power"
You can unload all ten rounds into me, unless you hit a critical target area. I will just keep coming at you and I don't have to be on any drugs.

If you are still interested in getting a .22 for target practice get a Luger style. It is a proven design that is very reliable. As for a protection weapon? The FBI is now issuing the Glock model #23 .40 cal. I carry a Beretta Model 96D .40 Cal For the same reasons. The .40 cal and 9mm have almost the same velocity. The .40 cal is slightly lighter than the .45. However, because the .40 cal gets deeper penetration it transfers more kinetic energy. Deeper penetration + More kinetic energy transfer = MORE STOPPING POWER

Answer 3

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I am going to buy a .22 pistol for target practice and protection which one should i buy???

Answer 4

The .22 is only adequate for protection from anything larger than snakes as a last resort, weapon of opportunity. For example, a policeman friend of mine had to shoot a charging pit bull once. He shot it twice with his .40 S & W using service (hollow point) ammo and it ran off. It was never found and the general consensus is that it must have died somewhere out of sight. So, assuming that you will 'graduate' to a larger caliber defensive weapon and your .22 is only for the interim then consider the Walther P-22 which is available in several factory finishes with factory 5" (extra) barrel and fitted laser sight. It is great for plinking n target practice but mine prefers the hottest .22 ammo I can find. It tends to jam with the subsonic rounds.

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Answer 5

If I'm not mistaken you were already advised that a 22LR Pistol is NOT a good choice for a personal protection.You need something 38 Special or larger caliber for personal protection. 22LR caliber Pistols are however, great for target shooting and plinking, and ammunition is inexpensive and available anywhere....

If you can find one available try the Browning Buckmark Target Pistol in 22 caliber....Affordable, nice shooting and accurate,easy to maintain and clean.....

Answer 6

I don't own guns for protection, but I own a Browning Buckmark for target shooting. It's a little sweetheart of a pistol. It doesn't jam, it's easy to clean, it likes a lot of different types of .22 rounds, and It cost me less than $300.

Answer 7

22's are fun to target practice wit but not for protection. i once saw a man shoot another under the chin and he spit the bullet back out. I would go with something with alittle more knock down power. like a 357 or a 45 you can practice with any of those just as good

Answer 8

I really suggest that you not get a .22 for personal defense. Its a bad idea because a guy on PCP won't even phased by it. That's kinda beside the point, but its true. A 9mm won't even even phase them. Definitely go with a .45APC, either a smith and Wesson, glock, or a SIG. If you don't want to spend money on practicing with .45's, some guns come with kits so you can shoot .45's for defense and .22's for practice. But if your really set on a .22, then get a ruger. They make the highest quality and never jam. Mine is from 1967 and has never needed to be repaired. And its still very accurate.

Answer 9

I like the Sig Mosquito myself. It is very fun to shoot and you can all day without hurting your arm or wallet. However, using a .22 for protection might not be a good idea. I mean .22 are lethal, but not much for stopping power with that first shot. I would go with 9mm or .38 special at least.

Answer 10

I have a Smith and Wesson 422, and it's great for target shooting. However, from looking at their website,it doesn't look like it's in production, anymore. If you are wanting something for protection, keep a 12 gauge in your closet.