This is why I'm glad I got at least one .22 gun. If there's an itch to scratch, that'll do it.
As for 9mm, aside from setting sales alerts on web stores and checking brick-and-mortar stores as soon as they open, there's not much we can do for direct purchases. Demand is insane these days.
I had a Walther p22. I wrecked and was incapacitated. When I got my vehicle back it was gone. I’ve had no luck finding it. I’m sure one of those wonderful first responders is enjoying it now.
Yeah I did. It happened last year and all I’ve heard from them is that a passerby must have taken it. Only thing is there was no body who came by. The tow truck owner is a good friend of mine and I’m certain he didn’t take it. He told me he never even got inside
What's the deal with the .22 guns? I've been told they're mostly for practice and that you won't do much damage with one. (And that this is why they're seemingly in stock everywhere...)
That's somewhat true. They will do some damage, no question, if you hit the right spot like the chest and abdomen. In terms of pure stopping power however, .22 is not that great. At least a 9mm or .380 for that.
(If you're using subsonic rounds, like the ones I use most for my Wrangler, then yes, plinking and varmint hunting is all you can really do. I'd watch for copper jacket rounds rated to at least 40 grain/1200 FPS if you want okay stopping power, though there are hollow points you can buy for LR and magnum variants.)
That said, Ruger and many other companies like Beretta are making models of some of their guns chambered for .22, so even if they don't do much damage per bullet, you can load up a lot of rounds in one magazine compared to a 9mm or .380. And bricks are cheap, about 6 to 9 dollars for 50 or so.
I’m to the point that I can’t shoot anymore. I need to either start reloading my own or fine a supply. Any pointers?
Edit: can’t practice with 9mm. Stash is not high enough to waste any.
I have over 10 different website tabs open and constantly refresh throughout the day looking for new inventory. They're out there, just takes time.
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Ya I'm very hesitant to shoot what I have....I don't need the practice but I just like shooting
This is why I'm glad I got at least one .22 gun. If there's an itch to scratch, that'll do it.
As for 9mm, aside from setting sales alerts on web stores and checking brick-and-mortar stores as soon as they open, there's not much we can do for direct purchases. Demand is insane these days.
I had a Walther p22. I wrecked and was incapacitated. When I got my vehicle back it was gone. I’ve had no luck finding it. I’m sure one of those wonderful first responders is enjoying it now.
I'm guessing you brought a complaint against them to see who took it, or at least filled out a police report?
(Mine's a Ruger Wrangler. Wheelguns are among my favorites.)
Yeah I did. It happened last year and all I’ve heard from them is that a passerby must have taken it. Only thing is there was no body who came by. The tow truck owner is a good friend of mine and I’m certain he didn’t take it. He told me he never even got inside
What's the deal with the .22 guns? I've been told they're mostly for practice and that you won't do much damage with one. (And that this is why they're seemingly in stock everywhere...)
That's somewhat true. They will do some damage, no question, if you hit the right spot like the chest and abdomen. In terms of pure stopping power however, .22 is not that great. At least a 9mm or .380 for that.
(If you're using subsonic rounds, like the ones I use most for my Wrangler, then yes, plinking and varmint hunting is all you can really do. I'd watch for copper jacket rounds rated to at least 40 grain/1200 FPS if you want okay stopping power, though there are hollow points you can buy for LR and magnum variants.)
That said, Ruger and many other companies like Beretta are making models of some of their guns chambered for .22, so even if they don't do much damage per bullet, you can load up a lot of rounds in one magazine compared to a 9mm or .380. And bricks are cheap, about 6 to 9 dollars for 50 or so.