[havanajim]

I remember a recent thread on this, and apparently, Federal was eavesdropping! If you ever had doubts, well, I imagine you still will, but at least they're trying. Of course, with the current supply problem, if you're looking for these, you may have to wait until 2025!!!! (Correction: they do seem to be available....... Interesting!!)

Federal Punch - .22LR Self Defense Ammo

Throwing Punches

Federal’s Punch family is growing, and the new 22 LR version is revolutionizing rimfire self-defense ammunition.

www.federalpremium.com

On the plus side, though, we can now hold extensive .45ACP vs. 9mm vs .22 Punch - 'Which Is Best for Defense' discussions!!

 

[cavelamb]

1070 fps?
That's "Maximum Velocity"?

I'll keep my stingers.

 

[havanajim]

Yeah, I know what you mean. They're claiming that out of a 2" barrel, though. Reckon this is NAA fodder? Supposedly, they also claim 1,650 fps out of a rifle barrel. So, if you're carrying your 24" barreled Marlin with you to the movies in the bad part of town, this ammo might be a good choice!

 

[USMM guy]

I guess that sales have been slow. And they are trying to draw in new customers. I do carry my Berretta model 21 around from time to time. But I am pretty happy with the Aguila Super extra rounds that I put in it.

 

[flechero]

On the plus side, though, we can now hold extensive .45ACP vs. 9mm vs .22 Punch - 'Which Is Best for Defense' discussions!!

Now that even the .22 has benefited from bullet technology advancements over time, like the 9mm... I guess the the 45acp will have to be compared to the 25 acp.

1070 fps?
That's "Maximum Velocity"?

I read the article and think that was the best they could do for it to stay together and make 13-14" penetration in gel.

 

[f1racefan]

Marketing fodder from Federal. It does not appear to expand, as is the same with most current .22 ammo.

Lucky Gunner did a ballistics comparison test of most available .22 ammo.

Pocket Pistol Caliber Ballistic Gel Tests - LuckyGunner.com Labs

www.luckygunner.com

 

[JLS1911]

I also just read the article. Using a 29gr. bullet. Just spoke with a friend that told me he was able to order 500 rounds of them from Federal. Will be interesting to see how it performs in real life.

 

[Jim Watson]

If I were to carry a .22 for self defense, I would want to hear about reliability.
Getting a long skinny rimmed rimfire to feed and fire as well as a centerfire would be a good trick.
That said, my Plastic M&P .22 Compact is thus far 100% on MiniMags.

 

[JLS1911]

I just recently got the new Taurus TX-22 Competition and have about 500 flawless rounds through it. I want to see how these rounds go through it if my friend ever actually receives them in the near future.

 

[Viper_29]

Rimfire is too unreliable in firing and feeding in semi-auto's for the most part the problems with it aren't terminal ballistics or anything like that.

 

[Jim Watson]

Always thought so, but me and JLS are doing ok so far.

Not that I depend on anything smaller than 9mm P for self defense.

 

[BigHandEd]

the wife (64yrs old) had gotten to where she simply wasn't carrying her M&P9c in her purse anymore..complained that after the shoulder injury and surgery, it was just too heavy. Tried everything from a Colt mustang to the Sig 365...she settled on a Ruger SR-22. the larger frame provides better sight radius...she is very accurate with it out to 35ft. I've tried about 8 different brands, of ammo in it..and approaching the 500rd benchmark the gun has yet to have a single fail of any kind.
is 22 going to knocked an attacker 20 feet into the air through a window?...nope..but it's a gun that she has on her..rather than one she left at home. it's a large black frame pistol, so I'm not sure the potential perp is going to stop and ask her what caliber he is about to get shot with...so deterrent is a factor as well.

 

[Old Grumpy]

I'm a firm believer in shot placement. Doesn't matter if you are using a .500 S&W Magnum, unless you put the round where it needs to go, it ain't going to do the trick. I agree that it is almost all a marketing spin.

Grumpy

 

[USMM guy]

Surprisingly enough my Berretta model 21 shoots anything that I put into it with no issues.

 

[JLS1911]

I know I personally wouldn't want to be shot with it

 

[RodII]

I know I personally wouldn't want to be shot with it

I whole heartily agree.

 

[parallax]

A 22 killed Robert Kennedy, and damn near killed Ronald Reagan and Jim Brady. Underestimating the lethality of a well-placed 22 round would be a deadly mistake.

 

[mkk41]

Remington used to have a truncated cone solid similar to their Yellow Jacket HP, the Viper I think. I'm one who feels your better off with a solid bullet if using a .22LR.

 

[BrokenGrunt]

the wife (64yrs old) had gotten to where she simply wasn't carrying her M&P9c in her purse anymore..complained that after the shoulder injury and surgery, it was just too heavy. Tried everything from a Colt mustang to the Sig 365...she settled on a Ruger SR-22. the larger frame provides better sight radius...she is very accurate with it out to 35ft. I've tried about 8 different brands, of ammo in it..and approaching the 500rd benchmark the gun has yet to have a single fail of any kind.
is 22 going to knocked an attacker 20 feet into the air through a window?...nope..but it's a gun that she has on her..rather than one she left at home. it's a large black frame pistol, so I'm not sure the potential perp is going to stop and ask her what caliber he is about to get shot with...so deterrent is a factor as well.

Get the parts to expand those SR-22 Mags to 15 rounds! Ruger® SR22® Rimfire Pistol Wingman +5 Magazine Bumper

 

[vortec]

Flat nose solids rule! Good to see a manufacturer offer something that works rather than a boutique sales pitch. I wonder if they will expand the concept to include other popular SD handgun calibers?