Phoenix Arms 22 Auto

mackcrane

November 13, 2015 11:58

How about the reliability of these? I want something to carry now that I'm in a wheelchair for the time being, not too expensive if I get bushwhacked from behind and robbed, but reliable. A throwdown or throwaway if you will. All legal on my part.

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  Bill DeShivs

  November 13, 2015 12:14

  "Throwdown" guns are something that will get you in much trouble! And it's not legal.
  Regardless, the Phoenix guns are the last I would recommend for defense.

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  charliemeyer007

  November 13, 2015 12:19

  I would not bet my life on anything less than a properly loaded 38 Special from a good quality maker. Used would be fine if it's in good shape. And it would be on me not on the wheelchair, that holds the scabbard.

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  beantownshootah

  November 13, 2015 13:52

  There is nothing illegal about having an inexpensive gun that won't cause you a lot of grief if it breaks or get lost.
  
  That said, I wouldn't rely on a .22 of ANY kind for self defense, and I certainly wouldn't rely on THAT one.
  
  I agree 100% with Charliemeyer. Unless you MUST have a gun so small it will fit into a shirt pocket (which doesn't sound like its the case with you and your wheelchair), there is no reason to go "lesser" than a 38 special.
  
  If you're patient on the auction site, you can still pick up a Ruger p89 9mm auto for under $250 (perhaps WELL under) and although not much to LOOK at, its quite a good gun for the money. You can probably find a good Smith revolver for not that much more, and again, FAR better than any .22 (let alone Phoenix's one).

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  fordsix

  November 13, 2015 13:56

  not reliable

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  mackcrane

  November 14, 2015 01:43

  Thanks fellows, I remember things written about Pheonix several years back now. I like wheel guns anyway and carried a Smith 42 back when, but don't want to lose the Old Timer if this O.T. gets bushwhacked by the bad guys until I get better use of my legs. I wondered if the sub-sonic 22s with the improved expansion bullets would be good for self-defense? With Arthritis, recoil is a big concern of mine.

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  Fatstrat

  November 14, 2015 02:38

  I suppose it would be better than nothing. And as with most all of the "Pac Rim" .22 semi auto pistols, there are ways to improve the reliability. Polishing the ramps & slide surfaces etc. Google it.
  And for SD, I would recommend using quality (IE: CCI) solid point ammo.

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  KAMsales

  November 14, 2015 02:55

  I wouldn't recommend one for defense for two reasons, first its a 22LR, second is it is single-action amd would need to be carried "cocked and locked" in order to be ready to fire and the HP22 doesn't have a hammer lock like the 1911. I've had one for years and its been super-reliable, but its not a gun I'd carry

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  nyforester

  November 14, 2015 03:46

  I have one.......buy something bigger, and different !

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  nmyers

  November 14, 2015 04:33

  If you really want a small auto....Berettas are still the best.
  
  
  
  Neal

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