.22 mag vs. .32 Long, all else equal.... - The Firing Line Forums
WEBNov 11, 2019 · But either one would be a good choice. The 32 Long is really a reloaders round these days anyway. The .32 will do everything the .22 Mag can and then some, but with a better trigger and be more reliable. If you could get the .22 Mag in an 8 or 9 shot, then having that many more rounds does make a difference.
New 22 Mag Critical Defense, or 380 Pocket Auto? - The Firing Line
WEBApr 20, 2011 · On Hornaday's website, they say about their new 22 Magnum ammo: "FTX bullet delivers superior controlled expansion and terminal ballistics comparable to the 380 Auto Critical Defense load." They show a gel test in which the fully expanded 22 Mag CD bullet goes 9.5", and their fully expanded 380 CD bullet goes 10.5".
22 Magnum: HP or Solid for Self Defense? - The Firing Line Forums
WEBJun 12, 2009 · I would suggest that you try and find the Federal .22 mag (50 grains). It packs quite a wallop and is a good self defense round. Heavier than most .22 mag bullets and I have two boxes on hand at all time for my Marlin .22 mag rifle and S&W model 51 in .22 mag. Good luck.
Are .22 magnums any good for self defense? - The Firing Line
WEBOct 2, 2011 · Yes, shot placement is of the utmost importance. But if caliber didn't matter then every cop and soldier around the world would be carrying .22 caliber pistols. The purpose of a self defense handgun is to QUICKLY STOP a threat. The .22 magnum does not have a good reputation for quickly stopping aggressive humans.
.22 magnum velocity in short barrels? - The Firing Line Forums
WEBSep 4, 2012 · Just get a .38 and be done with it. As a rough rule of thumb, a .22 WMR from a short barrel produces roughly the same velocity as a .22 LR from a rifle. Box of Hornady Critical Defense .22 WMR 45 gr I have claims 926fps at the muzzle from a 1 7/8" barrel. They claim 1222fps from a 24" barrel.
.22 Mag for self-defense concealed carry - The Firing Line
WEBJan 26, 2011 · Most .22's can be fired as fast as one can pull the trigger. And proficiency helps to develop accuracy. No one wants to spend a lot of money to buy .22 magnum ammo for practice which is quit pricey. Just stick with the .22LR and then let her shoot reliable hyper-velocity rounds for self-defense.
22 Mag vs 38 special - The Firing Line Forums
WEBNov 22, 2008 · Posts: 3,210. What stirs things up is that the 22WMR makes about as much energy as 38 Specials. Even so, 38s shoot heavier bullets, which tend to penetrate more than light weight, high velocity 22 bullets. If they make the same energy, recoil would be about the same, so there's no real reason to go with the 22 WMR.
.22 LR vs. 32 ACP for Self-Defense - The Firing Line Forums
WEBMar 25, 2001 · When faced with a choice of using a .22 LR or a .32 ACP as a carry gun, I chose to go with my Iver Johnson TP-22, for several reasons. (1) My Iver Johnson was 100% reliable with a wide variety of .22 LR ammo, and my .32 ACP was not 100% reliable even with FMJ. (2) The TP-22 had better accuracy than my .32 ACP.
.22 Hornet for personal defense? - The Firing Line Forums
WEBMay 29, 2002 · The M6 would be a good food-getter, but not worth a hoot, comparatively, for any sort of self-defense. The problem is both the speed at which things go all to ruin, and the typical close range. Perfection is the only option--and it ain't optional. That's one of the reasons for a good .357 revolver, with which you've developed skill.
What 22mag round best for self defense - The Firing Line
WEBOct 20, 2008 · Firearm : North American Arms .22 Magnum revolver with 1 1/8" barrel Ammunition : Various .22 Magnum Calibration : all depths corrected depths Shots were fired at 10" distance from the block - as such, impact velocities were not recorded. Shot 1 - CCI Maxi-Mag HP +V 30gr, penetrated to 11.4". No expansion/deformation present.