.22 "Survival" pistol

[Asmodiar]

Pass on a pistol and get a henry AR-7 http://thepackingrat.net/2007/04/06/...epeating-arms/

[Prometheus]

cool gun but takes a bit to set up, not really a quick defense gun

[SA Friday]

cool gun but takes a bit to set up, not really a quick defense gun

No, no it isn't. Then again, I think swinging a tree limb is more effective than shooting someone with any 22. Not sure its logical to assess a rabbit gun for survival on the grounds as to how fast it can be deployed for self defense.

[Prometheus]

I guess when I think survival gun I think hunting, but more importantly I think how fast can you pull it from your BOB and defend yourself, doesnt set up take 5 min. or so?

[SA Friday]

I guess when I think survival gun I think hunting, but more importantly I think how fast can you pull it from your BOB and defend yourself, doesnt set up take 5 min. or so?

I get that. Makes sense, but any gun I would want to shoot rabbit sized food with just isn't going to cut it for shooting a large animal or person in defense. So, I tend to think of having another gun specific to actual defense but too large a bullet for small game hunting.

[Prometheus]

I agree the only reason I would end up in an emergency with any kind of .22 is they are so cheap you could store it somewhere and forget about it, for 10 years.

[Bert]

get a 22 conversion for your Detonics and have both.

[mx'r]

I guess when I think survival gun I think hunting, but more importantly I think how fast can you pull it from your BOB and defend yourself, doesnt set up take 5 min. or so?

No. It only takes seconds to assemble in the field. I love mine, and it's really quiet for some reason. A 5 year old could put it together.

[RichM]

Another option to consider is the Marlin papoose. I have one and am very pleased with it. It has a slightly larger form factor but it is quite sturdy and surprisingly accurate.

http://www.marlinfirearms.com/firear...ding/70pss.asp

[Ranger]

I second the AR-7, that's what I keep in my bug out pack. I figure if I want a .22, it's to hunt at least small game and much better with a rifle than a pistol. For another $20 I got a cheap scope for it too and keep it all with 500 rounds in my pack.