I'm looking for recommendations for a .22LR bug out bag gun. Something lightweight, inexpensive and reliable. I was thinking of a used Ruger Mark III, an inexpensive .22LR rifle, or perhaps a small pocket pistol. Any recommendations?
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X2 on the SR22 its cheap and reliable. Also easy to clean. For a .22 rifle I'd suggest a ruger10/22 takedown model.
that henry rifle is nifty. I was also looking at the ruger 22 charger. Does anyone know if that takes standard 10/22 magazines or not?
I have a sr22 and as much as I love the gun I think a Ruger single six is a drop dead reliable hand gun. I have two both 3 screw guns, one SS steel 9" barrel and a 5" or 6" barrel on the other. No mags, no failure to feeds just a plain old six shooter that can run just about any .22 made.
Jason.
No doubt, but a SA revolver that you reload one round at a time?
What is the purpose of this gun? defense? small game hunting? pocket pistol sounds like defense, but 22lr sounds like small game, especially when your talking possibly a rifle.
The Charger pistol is illegal in MA. It falls under the retarded "assault weapon" laws in MA. It is a semiautomatic and accepts a detachable magazine that attaches outside of the pistol grip and has an unloaded weight > 50 ounces. Having said that, I sure wouldn't want to tote one around. They're bulky and awkward. If the firearm needs to be a .22 for some reason, the SR22 would probably be a reasonable choice. I'd go with a good 357 revolver like the GP100 or a 686. You can use them for hunting little critters with light loads or serious self-defense with full power stuff.It does take standard 10/22 magazines... Good Luck Finding the Charger Pistol in Massachusetts...
I keep thinking I should get a BOB type gun and will probably go with the Ruger 10/22 Takedown.
I keep thinking I should get a BOB type gun and will probably go with the Ruger 10/22 Takedown.
I vote for always carrying your weapon of choice, not leaving it in the bag. I agree with the person who thought that was a bad idea. have a couple of extra mags in the bag,and as much ammo as you want, but have the firearm on your person. if the SHTF, somebody is sure to steal your bag or backpack, whether they have to break a window, or even pry the trunk open looking for supplies. That said, have a lightweight, compact semi-auto that both husband and wife can handle. in our case, it's a Walther p22 that the wife especially likes. If we had to evacuate our home, we'd also grab the 10/22 rifle, with its extra mags, and at least one ammo can, more if we could. If you have 2 firearms, in this situation it just makes sense for them to take the same ammo, in my oppion. Your results may vary. . .