is a .22 really all that dangerous

[socaldsal]

There's plenty of articles floating on the net about how the Israeli Army used them as riot control "non-lethal" measures against leaders of mobs and such. All it was, was a Ruger 10/22 with a bipod, silencer, and scope. Everything else was stock. That came to a stop when it just wasn't as "non-lethal as they thought, and upper body shots were more devastating than originally believed on the things that help your blood go round and round. Obviously you aren't shooting 1000M with the thing, but for street to street it will work.

Stories of bouncers and security finding .22 rounds stopped by their clothes are iffy, because if that went into their face or neck, it probably would have been different.

The Sniper Hide forum is awesome too.

[xgi1991]

It is not the caliber of the firearm, it is the caliber of the person using it. A .22 will more than do the job. Just look at some of the rounds that are available now, for example; CCI Velocitor 40 grain, copper-plated hollow point at 1435 fps (over a 1000 at 100 meters). I do not care how bad you think you are, a douple tap to the face, or chest, you are going down like a bad habit.

[Z ME FLY]

Yes a .22 is dangerous. It's still a bullet that is going very fast. Heck even BB guns can be dangerous... Don't you remember? You'll shoot your eye out!

I wouldn't want to get shot by a .22

[Jonathan Doe]

I have to tell you that I see a high percentage of bullets recovered from autopsies are 22 caliber bullets.

[usmcchet9296]

is a .22 really all that dangerous

yes
and soory but this is a dumb question

[bodega bob]

I have seen full-grown Holstein cattle killed with a single 22LR to the head.

I have heard that deer poachers like to use 22's because of their low noise.

There were military applications, such as Ruger pistols with built-in silencers.

[Timberwolf]

yes, I know that they can kill, but seriously 30 gr at 1500fps, it is going to have to be a well placed shot

Ask President Reagan or James Bradey.

[sd_shooter]

There were military applications, such as Ruger pistols with built-in silencers.

Or the High Standard used by the OSS:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Standard_HDM

[johnthomas]

A friend sent me this link a while ago. Lethality of the 22LR It's a pretty good write up from snipershide.com

I don't really need to comment on the original question, this post and link were perfect. Any more questions about the lethal power of this round would be silly.

[armygunsmith]

Integrally suppressed .22 caliber pistols have been used for years as a tool to take out sentries, guard dogs, and lights. Since ammunition is so light and the pistol is easily suppressed it was the optimal tool for covert operations. Take a look at the Ruger pistols with integral suppressors. I thought this was BS the first time someone told me this, but I verified with several Operators that I asked.

[CSACANNONEER]

Integrally suppressed .22 caliber pistols have been used for years as a tool to take out sentries, guard dogs, and lights. Since ammunition is so light and the pistol is easily suppressed it was the optimal tool for covert operations. Take a look at the Ruger pistols with integral suppressors. I thought this was BS the first time someone told me this, but I verified with several Operators that I asked.

I've fired a few and I've been very impressed with them. If and when I move to the free world, a MKII with an intergral suppressor is on the top of my list.

[Swiftyjuan]

Our Sheriff's department was testing some old body armor for penetration, and they tried every round available from all the shooters there. My .357 Sig from my Glock, and a standard velocity .22 round from my target rifle penetrated deeper than any of the .45s, 9mms, etc. One deputy said he would never say "he only had a .22" again!

[DedEye]

I know a fat guy who took a .22 to the chest and survived. Still took 3-4 surgeries.

I don't want to get shot with a .22.

[Apollo]

I loled at "minute of turkey accuracy"

[roc]

Integrally suppressed .22 caliber pistols have been used for years as a tool to take out sentries, guard dogs, and lights. Since ammunition is so light and the pistol is easily suppressed it was the optimal tool for covert operations. Take a look at the Ruger pistols with integral suppressors. I thought this was BS the first time someone told me this, but I verified with several Operators that I asked.

also hitmen around the world have been using suppressed 22s for their 'hits' for the same reasons. sorry, i could not comfirm with any hitmen but i still believe it...