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I think I just lost my mind...
Well, my Glock 26 was stolen and I was looking for another subcompact for CCW, I very rarely do mind you, mostly out of state because of my Utah CCW and at private events.
Here is my other thread: http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s...d.php?t=264082
I was looking at the Walther P99c (AS), HK P2000SK, and eying out the Walther PPS.
Well, I held the P99c again, and it's almost the same size as my Glock 19, same with the P2000SK. I have watched this video demonstrating how slim the PPS is;
You can't get the PPS in CA, just came out and with all the Walther recalls it's worrisome, only 7 rounds of 9mm and even if I was able to get it, I am looking at a pretty big price tag for what it is.
So here's the part where I think most of you are going to say, "This guy is an idiot or insane." I went to my friends private range to test out a few subcompacts, I shot his Walther P22. LOVED IT.
The P22 was absolutely amazing SA/DA was great, external ambi-safety on the slide was great, mag release was great, weighed close to nothing, and I could easily put 10 rounds of hot .22LR down range at 25 yards and hit center mass every single time (most other .22's are more accurate but they have much longer and better barrels). It is also much smaller and lighter than the P99c, P2000SK, and G26. I took it apart and it seemed to be pretty well built and designed. I was really impressed, and I thought, "Man, this would be an awesome carry gun if it wasn't a .22"
For the past day I still can't shake that feeling, it's the perfect size, not so small that you can't hold it properly, really fast and accurate follow up shots, 10 rounds, external safety. It really fits the bill for a pocket gun.
And I don't want to start a caliber war, but we have all heard stories of people getting shot once with a .22LR and dying and a sober guy getting 7 .45ACP's in the chest and still trying to kill.
I figure at 25 yards, I can put 10 rounds in 10 seconds at 12x12 with that little plinker, maybe it would make for a good "tuxedo"/pocket gun. Now don't get me wrong; I am not going to go to the ghetto of Compton with a P22, but just for everyday things, the better safe than sorry scenarios. I was even thinking about painting it white so it would be less visible under a dress shirt.
I am going to buy a .22LR pistol no matter what for the range, I was going to buy a Ruger MK III but this is around $300 I believe - that's out of this world. It kills two birds with one stone for me.
Have I gone completely insane? Is this a really bad idea? I know a hit with a .22 is better than a miss with a .44 and a .22 in your hand is better than a .45 on your nightstand.
Let's hear it.
Here is my other thread: http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s...d.php?t=264082
I was looking at the Walther P99c (AS), HK P2000SK, and eying out the Walther PPS.
Well, I held the P99c again, and it's almost the same size as my Glock 19, same with the P2000SK. I have watched this video demonstrating how slim the PPS is;
You can't get the PPS in CA, just came out and with all the Walther recalls it's worrisome, only 7 rounds of 9mm and even if I was able to get it, I am looking at a pretty big price tag for what it is.
So here's the part where I think most of you are going to say, "This guy is an idiot or insane." I went to my friends private range to test out a few subcompacts, I shot his Walther P22. LOVED IT.
The P22 was absolutely amazing SA/DA was great, external ambi-safety on the slide was great, mag release was great, weighed close to nothing, and I could easily put 10 rounds of hot .22LR down range at 25 yards and hit center mass every single time (most other .22's are more accurate but they have much longer and better barrels). It is also much smaller and lighter than the P99c, P2000SK, and G26. I took it apart and it seemed to be pretty well built and designed. I was really impressed, and I thought, "Man, this would be an awesome carry gun if it wasn't a .22"
For the past day I still can't shake that feeling, it's the perfect size, not so small that you can't hold it properly, really fast and accurate follow up shots, 10 rounds, external safety. It really fits the bill for a pocket gun.
And I don't want to start a caliber war, but we have all heard stories of people getting shot once with a .22LR and dying and a sober guy getting 7 .45ACP's in the chest and still trying to kill.
I figure at 25 yards, I can put 10 rounds in 10 seconds at 12x12 with that little plinker, maybe it would make for a good "tuxedo"/pocket gun. Now don't get me wrong; I am not going to go to the ghetto of Compton with a P22, but just for everyday things, the better safe than sorry scenarios. I was even thinking about painting it white so it would be less visible under a dress shirt.
I am going to buy a .22LR pistol no matter what for the range, I was going to buy a Ruger MK III but this is around $300 I believe - that's out of this world. It kills two birds with one stone for me.
Have I gone completely insane? Is this a really bad idea? I know a hit with a .22 is better than a miss with a .44 and a .22 in your hand is better than a .45 on your nightstand.
Let's hear it.
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