First off, thank you for the responses. I agree that the HP22 or 25 is not a particularly great carry gun. With that said, 22LR has been by far the most reasonable ammo currently available. And given the current environment I have been considering what I would do if I HAD to carry a 22LR. Would it be a HP22? NAA Mini? Kel Tec P17 (a bit big for pocket carry, but does seem to fit some pockets)? Ruger LCP II 22LR?
Amazingly, I have had much better reliability with the 22s than the 25s.
@missiledefender
I agree that the thumb safety would be the way to go. The firing pin safety is too small and would be nearly impossible to deal with under stress.
I did find a pretty nice kydex IWB holster for the HP22. But if I were to ever carry it, I would need to find a good pocket holster (preferably kydex).
I thought the frames were more prone to cracking?
@TNTRAILERTRASH
That S&W looks nice! However, I have been leaning towards getting a LCP II 22LR. That would solve the ammo issue noted above and it would it mirror the LCP that is a constant companion.
Amazingly, I have had much better reliability with the 22s than the 25s.
@missiledefender
I agree that the thumb safety would be the way to go. The firing pin safety is too small and would be nearly impossible to deal with under stress.
I did find a pretty nice kydex IWB holster for the HP22. But if I were to ever carry it, I would need to find a good pocket holster (preferably kydex).
I thought the frames were more prone to cracking?
@TNTRAILERTRASH
That S&W looks nice! However, I have been leaning towards getting a LCP II 22LR. That would solve the ammo issue noted above and it would it mirror the LCP that is a constant companion.
