Can 22 caliber bullets that say "long rifle" on the box, be used in a 22 caliber handgun?

Answer 1

The long rifle on the box does not mean it can only be used in a rifle. It relates to the length of the bullet, and pistols and rifles are both chambered to fire long rifle.

You need to look at the gun and see what it says.

Answer 2

Yes, a .22 can be lethal. It is responsible for many deaths, simply because most non-defense minded people have a .22 in the home for plinking, squirrel hunting, or varmints, and when a self-defense situation rears its ugly head, the .22 is all that is on-hand. Plus, there are probably more .22 caliber pistols out there than any other caliber. When I was growing up, my parents had .22's, and that was all. We grew up in the country, and only when I was in high school did we start locking the doors. That's the kind of place it was. The only 'intruder' we considered having to confront was perhaps a rabid dog or a poisonous snake such as a copperhead or cottonmouth during the hot southern summers. On one occasion, I had to confront an intruder, and luckily, he left quickly, realizing that he had a knife and was facing a scared teenager with a loaded gun, who knew how to use that gun. The point is: Yes, a .22 can be lethal, but it is not 'ideal' for home defense. A .45, .40 or 9mm is better. in a lethal confrontation. Remember, the intruder you face may be on drugs, and feeling no pain. Also, and REMEMBER THIS: Whatever firearm you choose, make sure you can afford to practice with it, and DO PRACTICE! If a defense situation does rear its ugly head, you will be under the influence of adrenalyn, and lots of it. Your fingers will fumble, and fine motor skills will fail you. You have to be familiar with your chosen weapon in order to use it in this instance. Muscle memory will take over. If you go shoot often, your hands will already know what to do. If you buy the gun and put it up, you'll be lost, and the weapon will do you no good. If you do not own a gun yet, I recommend starting with a .22. They are cheap, have little recoil, and are fun to shoot, not to mention inexpensive. Get a Ruger Mark III, or a Browning Buckmark .22 to start with (I recommend a shorter barrel, for multi-use) These are inexpensive to plink with, and you will quickly learn trigger control, and the fundamentals of shooting. Also, (as I own a ruger mark I, II, and III.) the rugers are extremely relaible, and only cost around $260 or so. The brownings are about as good, from what I hear. With either, you'll be satisfied. If you choose a .22 for home defense (and I personally recommend something like a 9mm or bigger), use CCI Mini-Mag hollow points, or CCI Stinger's. They offer the best penetration and expansion for a .22.

Answer 3

All handguns are stamped with the caliber of ammunition to be used. Unless it is stamped ".22 cal. Shorts Only" .22 Long Rifle can be used in your handgun. Most firearms today are chambered for the .22 Long Rifle and this caliber has become the standard for all but the older handguns. Check out the ammo stores and you will find it hard to buy anything but the .22 Long Rifle.

Answer 4

The answer is yes. I have 4 .22 caliber firearms. 3 pistols and one rifle. One pistol and the rifle are semi-automatic. I can shoot both .22 long rifle and .22 shorts in them. But due to the lack of power a .22 short has, it will not activate the automatic action and can be fired only one at a time. My other two pistols are revolvers. One (believe it or not) holds 9 rounds of .22 shorts. .22LR will not fit due to the lenght of the shell. The other revolver will chamber .22LR so .22 shorts can and have been used in it. Check the barrel of the firearm. It is stamped with what cartrige to use. If it is stamped .22LR, then you can also use .22 shorts as well.

Enjoy and be safe

Answer 5

As with any firearm, the appropriate ammunition to be used will be stamped on the barrel as per federal law. Usually it is on the left side. You may see .22 l.r or 22 long rifle. Do not use shorts or longs in any firearm unless the manual says these sub loads are acceptable. Very few handguns were made that shoots .22 other than long rifle.

John

Answer 6

long rifle, short, or mag. the hand gun can shoot only one of them. however all 3 cal. can be used in pistols. there should be some sort of marking on the barrel or maybethe action(if its an auto). if nothing else take the pistol to a gunsmith and carry it into the store with a case. you dont want to make them think your holding the place up. happened to a local gun shop.

Answer 7

The .22LR [long rifle] is just a name. It is used in revolver, pistols, and long guns chambered for this round.

Answer 8

there is a difference between 22 rimfire and 22 centerfire. some hand guns are 22 centerfire which is a larger projectile. ir the handgun is a 22 rimfire then the long rifle will work.

Answer 9

Ensure the pistol is not .22 short which is quite likely.

Answer 10

yes