So I don't have a .22lr gun of any sort, nor do I have a gun that is small enough that I can always carry it as a last resort. I like the idea of my firearms serving multiple roles so I have been looking at the .22lr mouseguns like the Beretta 21a, Bersa Firestorm and Taurus Model 22B. I like the idea that they are cheap to purchase, cheap to shoot, and smaller than a snub j-frame or small .380 semi-auto.
My question to all of you is: do you own and have any pro/con thoughts about these? Outside of 'better than nothing' how do you feel about the .22lr for self defense? Can I use them as a plinker at the range like the more traditional Walther p22 or SIG mosquito? Are they more 'cute' and not truly suited for any purpose? If you don't like micro-22's, what could you suggest that is very small, but very range worthy?
thanks for your thoughts
My question to all of you is: do you own and have any pro/con thoughts about these? Outside of 'better than nothing' how do you feel about the .22lr for self defense? Can I use them as a plinker at the range like the more traditional Walther p22 or SIG mosquito? Are they more 'cute' and not truly suited for any purpose? If you don't like micro-22's, what could you suggest that is very small, but very range worthy?
thanks for your thoughts