the S&W 317 .22 Long Rifle is a good choice. It doesn't weigh anything even fully loaded. 7 shots. And is kind of reminiscent of the first S&W cartridge revolver.
Some will cry "CALIBER" but 2 or 3 shots to the sinus cavities will deter most anything, even with a .22.
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Since pocket pistols are for close work
- Jim Taylor, 2026-07-19, 08:08
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- Especially with Gary’s flat point tool being used on it. (nm) - SPB, 2026-07-19, 14:21
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Good to see . . .
- ORG, 2026-07-19, 11:00
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Oh a snubby 34, really nice! My uncle had
- WB, 2026-07-20, 09:09
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Mine's steel.
- ORG, 2026-07-20, 18:58
- I love it when I find a gun that fits me. - Jim Taylor, 2026-07-21, 06:29
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Mine's steel.
- ORG, 2026-07-20, 18:58
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The first cartridge self defense pistol was a .22
- Jim Taylor, 2026-07-19, 13:30
- I've tested .22 Short and CB caps - WB, 2026-07-20, 09:17
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Oh a snubby 34, really nice! My uncle had
- WB, 2026-07-20, 09:09