I have various target grade and plinker full size .22 lr handguns from Ruger and S&W that will shoot lights out with the proper ammo and shooter working them. I've been on the eternal quest for a pocket pistol in .22lr that is super compact, yet accurate. To date I have a Beretta 21, that is useless beyond 20', that I carry in my fanny pack. What is the experience with the super light weight S&W and Tauras revolvers as far as accuracy? Looked at a TPH but still have questions on repairs, reliability, etc. Any other recommendation to end the quest?

The Walther TPH is an excellent choice, or a PP or PPKS will more than handle your accuracy issues. I'm on my 3rd PP/22lr gotta love it.

I have a new/old H&R 622 DA (bought new in the early eighties and never fired until recently) with a 21/2" barrel that I can hit paper with at 25yds.
It's a well built solid little revolver, and it has a transfer bar firing pin similiar to the Ruger. I do wish it had a swing out cylinder.

Jim

About a year ago I sold off a 2" Taurus Stainless-Steel Model 94 9 shot .22 LR Revolver. This has been a decision I have lived to regret. Man I miss that little wheel gun.

At our indoor shooting range we have a "Falling Plate Machine". It has 5 - 6" diameter steel plates, each mounted on a hinge so they "Fall Over" when hit. I would practice with the little Taurus on these plates quite often and had no problem at all hitting them when I took my time that is.

From a rest the little Taurus would keep a cylinder full inside of the black on a NRA B-3 Pistol Target (3"), and a lot of time would do better than that.

I never did sit down and try to accuracy test the little Taurus, but rahter shot what I had on hand through it.

Yep just thinking about that little Taurus makes me miss it all over again.

Larry

Just curious, why a .22 for what appears to be defensive carry?

I've always wondered about a tiny 22 that was also reasonably accurate. I have always wondered about the North American Arms 22 called the Mini Master, it has a larger grip and a 4" barrel. You can get them with magnum and also 22LR cylinders.

I do not know how well they shoot though, I'd appreciate it if you bought one and posted the results here.

In my experience with them, the NAA revolvers were good for a few things......
Finishing a wounded critter, where legal -
Close up rattlesnake encounters with shot -
Catfish sinkers -

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Originally posted by billinthewild:
Just curious, why a .22 for what appears to be defensive carry?

I probably wasn't clear enough in the first posting to rule out self defense purposes for the selection of the "pocket rocket". I have a nice selection of defense pistols from Glock and Sig in the 9mm and 40 S&W. Really looking for a pocket plinker, sub size, for carrying in the woods and trails. Small yet accurate enough for a grouse or rabbit dinner.

I have an Astra Constable and Beretta 70s both about the size of a Walther PP, 3.5 " barrels or so, very accurate reliable, LIGHT. Adj. sights on the Beretta.

A Ruger bearcat SS might be neat or a S&W 34 kit gun or 63 stainless.....friend found the Taurus 9422 I believe, 9 shot, 3" barrel, stainless.....really likes it.....wish I had bought that one.....guy walking thru a gun show....new in box.....priced right.

Look also at the Browning Micro buck mark....accurate, reliable, not overly bulky or heavy, can hold it steady.

I fondled a Walther P22 yesterday and other than a rather awkward safety, it was a really neat little gun. Light and small, but had a nice feel in the hand. It's worth consideration.

Beretta 70S- Light, compact and very accurate. I carry mine under my snowsuit for birds along the trail. Just my .02.