Are you looking to own a gun to keep at home, or to carry? Because that makes a difference.
You'll hear a lot that a .22 is worthless, and that you need to get something heavier duty if you want to make an impact, but you really can't go much bigger than a .22 for carrying and then actually, well, carry. I carry a .22, and even it weighs down my purse quite a lot. It is true that a .22 won't be the same deterrent as a larger caliber, but you have to pick something you can use. The first gun I shot was a .40. It was SO comfortable, it felt like it was made for my hand. But I never once mastered shooting it without it flying backward from my careful grip. And I'm not dainty.
I would recommend going to a Gun Show, if one is nearby, just to handle different guns. Whatever you choose should be something you're comfortable with.
I carry a Link Removed, and I love love love it. I bought it mostly because it just fit my hand so well, and was extremely comfortable for me to hold. As for carrying, not only is it fairly small and compact, but it is soooo easy and accurate to shoot. In shooting other guns of various calibers before this one, I definitely always felt like I needed a lot more practice to get comfortable with them. With my Ruger, I was hitting the bullseye in the first magazine. Love it. Even men at the gun range were coming over and complimenting the choice and saying it was a great piece. Lastly, the magazine holds plenty of rounds, so in an emergency situation, or some drugged out crazy coming straight at you who won't go down, you're less likely to run out before it's done any good.
One other thing is just an idea I have. I haven't tried it, so I can't recommend it, but it might be worth looking into. If you're looking for larger caliber for higher impact, but don't want to carry a huge, heavy gun around, you might look into a Bond Arms Derringer. They are pretty tiny, and only 2 shot, but my understanding is that you can swap out the gauge to hold bullets of different sizes. 2 shots with a .45 might be more effective than 12 shots with a .22. But, again, I haven't used one and can't speak for them.
Good luck!
Thanks for the welcome.
I actually meant the sentence as written. What I was saying was if she went much bigger than a .22, she wouldn't be able to realistically carry it, so she can't go much bigger than a .22 and still be able to carry. (you really can't go much bigger than a .22 for carrying and then actually, well, carry.)
She is looking for her first gun, so the fact that you use the RugerSR22 for introducing people to guns should mean it could be a good choice for her. It's a good beginner piece. I'm not sure, then, why I feel like you're disagreeing with me.
I'm confused. 11 days ago, you said "I personally only recommend a .22 Magnum revolver as a last resort," but now you're saying that's what you recommend over the Ruger?
I knew there was something about the Bond I had heard that was negative, but I just couldn't recall what it was last night when I wrote that. Yes, I have heard they are painful to shoot - so much so that you might not even get the second shot off.
I don't love carrying in my purse, and I definitely always have that fear that if someone tries to steal my purse, what I c/would do. Luckily, my purse is enormous and heavy, so that alone might startle the would-be thief! And no, my gun isn't in that convenient and easy of a place to reach it, but neither would it be easily found by someone who grabbed my purse and ran, dug out the wallet, and then tossed it aside. Unless they tore the purse apart, they may never actually even find the gun. I have it well-hidden. I don't carry it for the immediate threat so much as I carry it for the possibility of being in the vicinity of a mass shooter. Also, I live in a super liberal state where practically every place is "gun free," and people immediately think you're a criminal if they realize you have a gun. No one ever knows I'm carrying, so the only time I have to leave my gun at home is if I'm going to be going into a building like a courthouse or police station. I even had my purse searched as I was entering a concert, and it was handed back to me and I was waved in without issue.
I would LOVE to carry on my body, I just haven't yet figured out a way to do it. I'm EXTREMELY hot-blooded, and I wear tank-tops year round. I can't imagine being able to easily conceal something on my body without changing how I dress, and I just can't. That said, I am presently looking into a career where carrying on my person would make a lot of sense, so I'm looking into ideas. I'm certainly open to hearing them.
There is lots of info out there about what caliber is best for stopping an attacker but most of that info is based in the assumption that the shooter won't miss yet any bullets that miss, or miss important parts, because of recoil are simply ineffective regardless of the size of the bullet.
Get the gun in the caliber that you can shoot most accurately. Doesn't matter what the caliber is... what matters is what you personally can shoot the most accurately so you don't miss and your shots hit important parts. Period.
Hi,
I am considering my first gun purchase.
I've gone to the range and tested a few guns out.
The gun I am most comfortable with is a 22 for different reasons; one being strength.
I have been looking at a 22 mag revolver.
I've also found that the ammo is difficult to purchase.
I want to know if anyone has any recommendations or feedback.
Thanks
Hi,
I am considering my first gun purchase.
I've gone to the range and tested a few guns out.
The gun I am most comfortable with is a 22 for different reasons; one being strength.
I have been looking at a 22 mag revolver.
I've also found that the ammo is difficult to purchase.
I want to know if anyone has any recommendations or feedback.
Thanks
I know this is a little late, but I think this article will be really helpful for you.
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