Author Topic: Bring your own context! (Read 1036 times)

just Warren · « **on:** November 19, 2020, 01:52:52 PM »

Given your own context, what would you choose and why?

DittoHead · « **Reply #1 on:** November 19, 2020, 02:08:52 PM »

I chose 8x 22lr because I don't own a 38, haven't shot one in years, and generally don't shoot revolvers well at all.
However I've got a bunch of 22 semi-autos and I can shoot some decent groups with my Buckmark or CZ Kadet.

K Frame · « **Reply #2 on:** November 19, 2020, 02:15:50 PM »

I've literally chosen...

Both.

It's situational.

I have a Taurus PT-22 that I've carried on and off for 20 years.

I have an S&W Model 042 Centennial that I've carried on and off for 20 or so years.

The on and off is determined by where I'm going, what time of year it is, what I'm wearing, etc.

Nick1911 · « **Reply #3 on:** November 19, 2020, 02:36:59 PM »

Some context is implied, in that we get a (presumably between-reloads) round count as well as a caliber. To me, I interpret this to consider not only the caliber, but the overall firepower of x rounds of y. That doesn't say "recreational" or "cheap to shoot" to me, it says "defensive use", and so, 38spcl would be my choice with the information given.

RoadKingLarry · « **Reply #4 on:** November 19, 2020, 03:05:26 PM »

I gotta split the difference and go for 7 rounds of .45ACP

OK, OK, fine. 5 rounds of .38 Special. I've got 2 S&W J frames, a Classic SS model 60 made in the late '70s and a alloy frame 642 (no freaking dash and no lawyer lock) that I've had for 5-6 years now. At belly gun range either will serve the intended purpose.

charby · « **Reply #5 on:** November 19, 2020, 03:18:56 PM »

I never felt under gunned with 5 rounds of .38spec and M-36 S&W.

Angel Eyes · « **Reply #6 on:** November 19, 2020, 03:22:56 PM »

For a concealed carry and self-defense context, the .38 Special (although I'd go for 6 rounds instead of 5).

For recreational plinking or taking squirrels/rabbits/other small critters, the .22.

Devonai · « **Reply #7 on:** November 19, 2020, 03:28:09 PM »

Do they even make speed loaders for eight-shot . 22 wheelguns? That would be a factor.

K Frame · « **Reply #8 on:** November 19, 2020, 04:18:23 PM »

Quote from: Devonai on November 19, 2020, 03:28:09 PM

Do they even make speed loaders for eight-shot . 22 wheelguns? That would be a factor.

They sure do... Even 9-shot ones, too.

Hawkmoon · « **Reply #9 on:** November 19, 2020, 06:47:12 PM »

:sigh: Yet another defective survey that doesn't include "None of the above" as a choice.

bedlamite · « **Reply #10 on:** November 19, 2020, 06:52:21 PM »

I'll take eight of treefiddyseben thanks.

230RN · « **Reply #11 on:** November 19, 2020, 07:42:13 PM »

Heh. I thought it was like a Rorschach test for gunnies. A Warrenschach test.

Angel Eyes · « **Reply #12 on:** November 19, 2020, 07:44:22 PM »

Quote from: Hawkmoon on November 19, 2020, 06:47:12 PM

:sigh: Yet another defective survey that doesn't include "None of the above" as a choice.

Or "bacon"

Hawkmoon · « **Reply #13 on:** November 19, 2020, 08:22:37 PM »

Quote from: Angel Eyes on November 19, 2020, 07:44:22 PM

Or "bacon"

Well, or "Detcord," once you start into APS staples.

lee n. field · « **Reply #14 on:** November 19, 2020, 10:15:50 PM »

Quote from: just Warren on November 19, 2020, 01:52:52 PM

Given your own context, what would you choose and why?

.38 over .22. Why? Whim and experience. My little experience with a carryable .22 is with a Taurus PT22 I picked up for my brother when he was overseas, in the early 90s. It had reliability problems that I'm pretty sure were magazine problems, and I only ever had the one magazine. On the other hand my first .38 snub (a Taurus 605, bought on a whim in '08, I think) turned out to be a dandy little shooter.

Plus .38 is over the ".380 or better" line.

Regolith · « **Reply #15 on:** November 19, 2020, 10:21:07 PM »

I already have a bunch of .22s around for whatever I'd need a .22 for. Don't have any .38s, though.

RocketMan · « **Reply #16 on:** November 20, 2020, 12:06:51 PM »

I choose .22 because I can get more bangs for the buck.

Angel Eyes · « **Reply #17 on:** November 20, 2020, 12:42:54 PM »

Quote from: Jeff Cooper

Carry a .25 if it makes you feel good, but do not ever load it. If you load it you may shoot it. If you shoot it you may hit somebody, and if you hit somebody, and he finds out about it, he may be very angry with you.

The same sentiment applies to .22 rimfire.

Cliffh · « **Reply #18 on:** November 22, 2020, 08:01:40 PM »

Five x .38. I hardly notice the 642 riding in my front pocket. A .22's just gonna piss 'em off, unless I can stick it in their ear - and I don't like getting that close.

MechAg94 · « **Reply #19 on:** November 22, 2020, 09:39:16 PM »

I have a 38 so that would likely be my choice. I recently saw the 22 revolver for sale for $599. Since I was talking to a friend about a gun for his wife, I thought that 22 would be a great idea for someone who has weak hands and doesn't want recoil.

HeroHog · « **Reply #20 on:** November 23, 2020, 12:36:04 AM »

Dad's Model 10-8 S&W .38 SPL is my fallback pistol if the Glock 19 should fail.

K Frame · « **Reply #21 on:** November 23, 2020, 10:11:36 AM »

"Carry a .25 if it makes you feel good, but do not ever load it. If you load it you may shoot it. If you shoot it you may hit somebody, and if you hit somebody, and he finds out about it, he may be very angry with you."

I always wondered if the good Col. would willingly volunteer to be shot with either a .22 or a .25.

Ron · « **Reply #22 on:** November 23, 2020, 10:20:43 AM »

.38

It's such a fun round to just plink with all day in a pistol, even more fun than .22 IMHO.

It can do double duty as both a plinking round and a self defense round.

A hot 58gr LSWC .38 used to be a standard self defense round.

News:

Poll

5 shots of .38spl or 8 shots of .22lr?

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