[AquaHull]

Well I tried them, at 21 feet they penetrate the 5 th water filled milk jug with no expansion

That's 20 -25" of penetration, or a pass thru on most frames.

If you want to use this pistol for CCW, just use the CCI Blazer RN or Mini-Mag, both 40 grain lead bullets, and save $$$$$

 

[Linejudgemick]

Hmm. This person that does a lot of ammo tests got a little different results... Maybe the SR22P with the short barrel doesn't generate enough fps? Have you tried any of the Stingers with your test?

CCI Velocitor .22 LR Ammo Review - YouTube

 

[rimshaker]

Testing with ballistic gel is a bit more credible than just milk jugs.

You won't get anywhere near the rated 1435fps velocity out of the SR22 3.5" barrel... but the Velocitor is still the scariest thing you can shoot out of it for defense.

 

[AquaHull]

Posting a video with a rifle when I clearly stated pistol is doing nobody any good

Conceal Carry a Ruger 10/22 and see where it lands you.

 

[AquaHull]

Testing with ballistic gel is a bit more credible than just milk jugs.

You won't get anywhere near the rated 1435fps velocity out of the SR22 3.5" barrel... but the Velocitor is still the scariest thing you can shoot out of it for defense.

How did your more credible ballistic gel test do?

 

[GonzoGeezer]

Check the current issue of American Rifleman, magazine or online. A lot of handgun ammo was tested, including .22LR out of short barreled guns. In a .22LR through a 2-1/2" barrel, Velociters go deeper (16" IIRC) and Stingers expand more. That's through four layers of denim into 10% ballistic gel. Shot placement and shots on target are obviously critical with this light a caliber. I'm not afraid to carry my Walther TPH with seven Velociters for one of my CCW options, 2-3/4" barrel and capable of very accurate fire.

 

[AquaHull]

Check the current issue of American Rifleman, magazine or online. A lot of handgun ammo was tested, including .22LR out of short barreled guns. In a .22LR through a 2-1/2" barrel, Velociters go deeper (16" IIRC) and Stingers expand more. That's through four layers of denim into 10% ballistic gel. Shot placement and shots on target are obviously critical with this light a caliber. I'm not afraid to carry my Walther TPH with seven Velociters for one of my CCW options, 2-3/4" barrel and capable of very accurate fire.

Have a link there Geez?

 

[AquaHull]

Hickock gets 13" penetration with CCI MiniMag in SIM test with a SR-22 PISTOL

 

[Linejudgemick]

I didn't know Hickock did ammo testing??

 

[GonzoGeezer]

Here ya go AquaHull...

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[Storm40]

Another article:

.22 LR for Self-Defense? | Shooting Illustrated

 

[kttemplar]

Another article:

.22 LR for Self-Defense? | Shooting Illustrated

good stuff.....the more I see about the .22lr, the more I lean toward it as a CCW.

 

[kttemplar]

Hmm. This person that does a lot of ammo tests got a little different results... Maybe the SR22P with the short barrel doesn't generate enough fps? Have you tried any of the Stingers with your test?

CCI Velocitor .22 LR Ammo Review - YouTube

good info...

 

[AquaHull]

Everything I've seen is that the Velocitor doesn't expand out of a 3.5" barrel, which is what the OP stated.

Everyone here keeps tossing out the 2.5" and 5" barrel stuff.

 

[AquaHull]

I know I only have 75 or so posts, so I can't know what I'm talking about, but I've been shooting CCI MinMags since 1968 or so.

 

[rimshaker]

Everything I've seen is that the Velocitor doesn't expand out of a 3.5" barrel, which is what the OP stated.

Everyone here keeps tossing out the 2.5" and 5" barrel stuff.

Yea perhaps velocitors won't do as much damage coming out of a short 3.5" barrel. But given the choice, i'd still rather have them loaded in a ccw instead of regular lead round nose. I'll give the velocitors the benefit of doubt. True, they cost more, but it's not like i'm buying a whole case of them.... just a few boxes.

 

[JimB120]

Anyone seen any kind of testing on the CCI Segmented .22 rounds?

Hunters seem to think it does TOO much damage to small game.

Might make a mess out of two legged vermin.

 

[AquaHull]

Yea perhaps velocitors won't do as much damage coming out of a short 3.5" barrel. But given the choice, i'd still rather have them loaded in a ccw instead of regular lead round nose. I'll give the velocitors the benefit of doubt. True, they cost more, but it's not like i'm buying a whole case of them.... just a few boxes.

There's a good chance for over penetration, ie a thru and thru, possibly injuring bystanders, plus the energy won't be spent inside the cavity
JMHO, yours varies from mine.

 

[Jack D]

Why not load your CCW .22 with alternating Stingers/Velocitors? Have the best of both.

 

[AquaHull]

8" penetration for the Stinger, 13" of tumbling penetration for the RN Mini-Mag