Tell me why I shouldn't carry a 11rd 22lr pistol. I am very accurate with it and practice a lot. I can unload a full magazine in a very tight group at 5 to 10 yards very quickly and reload very quickly with the extra mag I carry.
Nobody says you can't carry a 22lr. Nobody denies the fact that it COULD stop a threat to your life.
It's just that a 22lr rimfire just isn't as reliable as any centerfire cartidge.
Because penetration is spotty at best, especially through clothing or other barriers.
Because rimfire rounds are inherently less reliable than center-fire.
Because the goal in a defensive shoot is to stop the threat as quickly as possible and there are many many better choices for that purpose.
Because other calibers exist.
Because I'm not willing to bet my or my family's life on a physiological stop.
Because etc.
Because penetration is spotty at best, especially through clothing or other barriers.
Because rimfire rounds are inherently less reliable than center-fire.
Because the goal in a defensive shoot is to stop the threat as quickly as possible and there are many many better options for that purpose.
Because other calibers exist.
Because I'm not willing to bet my or my family's life on a physiological stop.
Because Appleseed ammo shouldn't be wasted on mopes.
Because etc.
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You seem to already know why you should carry a 22lr; why come in here to ask us to change your mind?
Basing off of his post history, this guy seems like a troll.
Ahh... The old "It must be a good choice for self-defense because I don't want it to happen to me." logic. Classic.Let's ask this question... Does anyone want to be shot with a .22?