(GSL) – Nobody has ever said that the .22 Long Rifle makes a man-stopper defensive cartridge. However people still carry it for self-defense purposes. Maybe people have disabilities that preclude a more traditional center-fire cartridge for defensive purposes. Others prefer the ultra-petite size and weight of some small pocket pistols. Or there may be budgetary or availability considerations in a person’s life.
No matter the reason, I know plenty of normal people who carry a .22 everyday. When I ask them about it, they remind me that a .22 in the pocket beats a .45 in the safe at home. Scoring hits with a .22 might not put a bad guy down, but they’ll give him reason to reconsider how badly he wants to dance. And they will reduce an attacker’s combat effectiveness.
Personally, for those who opt for a .22 for self-defense, I’ve always steered them towards the CCI Stinger cartridge. Before now.
CCI has a new round out called the CCI Uppercut. The manufacturer says it’s engineered for reliability in short-barreled pistols. It fires a 32gr. projectile at about 950fps from a short-barrel.
With an MSRP of $12.99 for 50 rounds, it’s not cheap, but it’s not stupid expensive either.
What impressed me in some videos I’ve watched is the consistent expansion of the bullets thanks to a new design. Even when fired through barriers like denim, they still expand every time. Every. Single. Time.
The bottom line: If you or someone you know carry a .22 Long Rifle for defensive purposes, you might look into the Uppercut. It certainly outperforms your average hollowpoint .22.
Thank you Mr. Boch for letting us know about this new ammo. great video and looks like a a nice choice for a semi auto rifle too. As far as .22 goes it may not be a great stopper but giving a bad guy a close range fateful of these should make him want to pick someone else.
I’m sold on he ammo so who has it in stock. Everywhere I look is says “out of stock”.
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