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Guns&Dobes · 12-03-2007, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ArkansasHunter

Remember if you don't have a concealed carry permit and go to get one you'll be better off useing a semi-auto pistol because if you use a revolver to qualify your limited to only carrying a revolver, if you qualify with a semi-auto you can carry either one.
Dumb ain't it...A.H

Hey AH, it's not like that in TN, we can carry either either way.

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Originally Posted by JSnover

Welcome Natosha!
I don't know what your budget is, but Walther makes some REALLY nice .22 semi-autos.

try waltheramerica.com , take a look at their P-22. Under $400, plus a handful of options.

Wow there are some really nice guns on there. Is Walther a good brand?

Natosha · 12-03-2007, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JSnover

Welcome Natosha!
I don't know what your budget is, but Walther makes some REALLY nice .22 semi-autos.

try waltheramerica.com , take a look at their P-22. Under $400, plus a handful of options.

Thanks I am going to look into them.

I like the looks of the SP 22 M1.

JSnover · 12-03-2007, 05:55 PM

Walther's a very good brand. Good luck! Let us know how you make out.

khahn79 · 12-03-2007, 06:30 PM

Nooo! Go with the sr9! LOL! I just want a "report" from someone who's got one... totally selfish motives!
But seriously, the "best gun" for you is the one you're most comfortable with. Do a lot of "window shopping" and get your hands on several different firearms to get a feel for them and see if you are comfortable with it. If you find one you like, but don't like the price, go to a dealer you trust and see if they can get you a better deal on it. That's what I did and I ended up getting a great deal on my recently purchased p95.
Do a lot of research. If I understand you correctly, this is going to be your CCW, so you're trusting you life to it. Be confident w/ your choice and then spend lots of time on the range so that you're confident w/ your ability to use it safely and accurately.
Best of Luck! Let us know what you choose.

Guns&Dobes · 12-03-2007, 06:56 PM

We went to look at the Walther P22 and they had three different ones in stock, Natosha and I both actually like them a lot! I am wanting to get a .22 for practice and this one might just be the ticket. Of course we handled them and I am going to do some research like I did before I got my S&W 640.

Natosha · 12-03-2007, 08:13 PM

Crap! I just had a huge post and clicked the wrong button and lost it. Be back later when the baby isn't crying!

Ok so as Guns&Dobes mentioned we looked at the Walther's tonight. I really liked the P22. It was a very nice size gun for me. Easy to operate, and light. I think it would be a perfect gun for me. If the reviews turn out to be good.

Now that being said. I still want the SR9. I held it tonight too. My hubby and I have talked about getting the SR9 later if I get the Walther P22. I feel like I need to get something to learn on, practice with, and get comfortable with a gun before spend a lot of money. Right now I still feel a little scared around guns but I am slowly overcoming that. ***Bad Experience with the Jennings***

Also Practice makes perfect right??? I can shoot 500 rounds for $12 with the P22 and for the SR9 it would be about $40-50. I could do a lot more practicing. I also want to shoot my hubby's gun for a bit too. Since he has the 9 mm I will be able to decide if I want to get a gun like that.

Thanks for everyones input. It always helps when people share there opinions and gives advice.

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Originally Posted by khahn79

Nooo! Go with the sr9! LOL! I just want a "report" from someone who's got one... totally selfish motives!

If I understand you correctly, this is going to be your CCW, so you're trusting you life to it. Be confident w/ your choice and then spend lots of time on the range so that you're confident w/ your ability to use it safely and accurately.
Best of Luck! Let us know what you choose.

Yes, I really want one gun but I do still plan to buy the SR9 later down the road. Who knows tomorrow I might be dead set on getting it again! We women have a way of doing that right!?

Here is a photo of the one I really like. IT is sooooo pretty, but I have to decide if the I want the Brushed Chrome for the extra $50.

khahn79 · 12-03-2007, 09:20 PM

Nice! You'll have to post pics of yours when you get it.

ouch · 12-03-2007, 10:55 PM

make sure that the one that you get has the latest extractor and be wise to know that you will have to shoot a very hot round to be effective. The cheap rounds don't stop people from acting like idiots toward you.

I bought a Browning buckmark for 300 this weekend. Shoots way better than my wifes P22.

redhed · 12-03-2007, 11:03 PM

P22'S aren't bad little guns. The first semi auto I bought was a Walther simply because I liked the feel of it in my hand. Not exactly a scientific way of choosing a weapon, but I'm short and on the petite size so comfort matters when it comes to hand guns.

Would I still recommend a Walther P22? As stated earlier, Yeah, I would. It's one sweet little weapon. Easy to shoot, accurate, cheap on rounds. Would I use if for Concealed if they allowed it in Armpit, Illinois? Nope....I'd prefer my Taurus 9mm for that ...or better yet my Smith 38 snubby Ultralight.

Troy · 12-04-2007, 01:10 AM

Natosha, have you considered a model like a CZ75 in 9mm? the reason i ask is you can get a Kadet kit for them that changes it from a 9 to a .22 in a matter of moments. the kit is just a slide, barrel, spring, and comes with two mags. there are other semi's that a kadet kit can be bought for as well. the kadet kit makes a 9 that is already cheap to shoot really cheap to shoot in .22.

ArkansasHunter · 12-04-2007, 08:25 AM

The CZ 75 is an excellent choice if you choose one of them and very accurate.
Many of CZ's designs are incorporated in many other brands of semi-auto pistols because back during the cold war the many patents CZ developed and incorporated into there firearms were lost to other manufactures because patents were only good in there own country, not through out Europe. Thus you had several companys use (steal) CZ designs in there hand guns.
CZ pistols are some of the best that can be bought at a reasonable price...A.H

12-03-2007, 06:30 PM	#24
khahn79 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 179	Nooo! Go with the sr9! LOL! I just want a "report" from someone who's got one... totally selfish motives! But seriously, the "best gun" for you is the one you're most comfortable with. Do a lot of "window shopping" and get your hands on several different firearms to get a feel for them and see if you are comfortable with it. If you find one you like, but don't like the price, go to a dealer you trust and see if they can get you a better deal on it. That's what I did and I ended up getting a great deal on my recently purchased p95. Do a lot of research. If I understand you correctly, this is going to be your CCW, so you're trusting you life to it. Be confident w/ your choice and then spend lots of time on the range so that you're confident w/ your ability to use it safely and accurately. Best of Luck! Let us know what you choose. __________________ Well behaved women rarely make history!

12-03-2007, 09:20 PM	#27
khahn79 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 179	Nice! You'll have to post pics of yours when you get it. __________________ Well behaved women rarely make history!

12-03-2007, 10:55 PM	#28
ouch Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ridgerun, Mo Posts: 184	make sure that the one that you get has the latest extractor and be wise to know that you will have to shoot a very hot round to be effective. The cheap rounds don't stop people from acting like idiots toward you. I bought a Browning buckmark for 300 this weekend. Shoots way better than my wifes P22. Last edited by ouch; 12-03-2007 at 11:01 PM.

12-03-2007, 11:03 PM	#29
redhed Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Armpit, Illinois, USA Posts: 328	P22'S aren't bad little guns. The first semi auto I bought was a Walther simply because I liked the feel of it in my hand. Not exactly a scientific way of choosing a weapon, but I'm short and on the petite size so comfort matters when it comes to hand guns. Would I still recommend a Walther P22? As stated earlier, Yeah, I would. It's one sweet little weapon. Easy to shoot, accurate, cheap on rounds. Would I use if for Concealed if they allowed it in Armpit, Illinois? Nope....I'd prefer my Taurus 9mm for that ...or better yet my Smith 38 snubby Ultralight. Last edited by redhed; 12-03-2007 at 11:11 PM.

12-04-2007, 01:10 AM	#30
Troy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manitoba Canada Posts: 2,501 Images: 3	Natosha, have you considered a model like a CZ75 in 9mm? the reason i ask is you can get a Kadet kit for them that changes it from a 9 to a .22 in a matter of moments. the kit is just a slide, barrel, spring, and comes with two mags. there are other semi's that a kadet kit can be bought for as well. the kadet kit makes a 9 that is already cheap to shoot really cheap to shoot in .22. Last edited by Troy; 12-04-2007 at 03:44 PM.

12-03-2007, 05:55 PM	#23
JSnover Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 186	Walther's a very good brand. Good luck! Let us know how you make out.

12-03-2007, 06:56 PM	#25
Guns&Dobes Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 104	We went to look at the Walther P22 and they had three different ones in stock, Natosha and I both actually like them a lot! I am wanting to get a .22 for practice and this one might just be the ticket. Of course we handled them and I am going to do some research like I did before I got my S&W 640.

12-04-2007, 08:25 AM	#31
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,678	The CZ 75 is an excellent choice if you choose one of them and very accurate. Many of CZ's designs are incorporated in many other brands of semi-auto pistols because back during the cold war the many patents CZ developed and incorporated into there firearms were lost to other manufactures because patents were only good in there own country, not through out Europe. Thus you had several companys use (steal) CZ designs in there hand guns. CZ pistols are some of the best that can be bought at a reasonable price...A.H