Taurus .17HRM 2" Ultra-Lite??

GunHawke

April 28, 2003 18:03

I'm having a little trouble finding out some comparatives for the new Taurus 2" Ultra-Lite in .17HRM and the S&W 317 in .22 LR.

Here's what I mean. The S&W weighs in at 10.5 ozs., the Taurus weight is ????? And I am NOT a student of efficient ballistics so my question would be the value/performance/efficiency of a 2" .17 HRM revolver for defense use when compared to the .22 LR........

Thanks ahead of time for your study and input!

Jim
GunHawke



"They blink an eye or draw a breath before they pull a trigger. I won't!" J.B. Books

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  rballi

  April 29, 2003 05:36

  I would say go for the 22. I don't think the 17HMR will do too well in a 2" barrel. I'm surprised they even offer a 17HMR in a 2" barrel.
  
  I don't think that you are price sensative due to the fact that you looking at 17HMR. Ammo for 22lr is anywhere from $.79 to $10 for a box of 50. But really, you are probably in the $2 to $3 range for good 22lr ammo. 17HMR is $10 a box.
  
  If you are recoil sensative, have you considered a 22Mag? How about a 38 special with wadcutters? Lightweight guns have more "kick" than heavier guns.
  
  You will probably get all types of responses as to what is the best defense gun. Personally, I would not want to stand in front of any gun.

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  GunHawke

  April 29, 2003 06:01

  rballi,
  
  Thanks for your input! You've hit some of my question points for sure. Here's some more things I was considering.......
  
  As for the self defense value of the gun, I agree with your statement about not being fool enough to stand in front of ANY gun. And if my customer wants a .22 or a .454 I'll talk over benefits/disadvantages and they pick from there.
  
  Also, the S&W 317, weighing in at 10.5 ozs., sure goes easy on adding weight to your pocket, purse, whatever. That's why I want the weight of the Taurus 2" .17HMR as a comparison......
  
  Finally, you started to address the performance of the .17HMR in a 2" barrel. I really wonder if the powder even gets a chance to burn and if the .17 has any better punch than a .22 or a velocity increase over the .22 that makes it a better choice!?
  
  Thanks again,
  
  Jim
  GunHawke
  
  
  
  "They blink an eye or draw a breath before they pull a trigger. I won't!" J.B. Books

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  jet

  April 29, 2003 20:18

  22lr .
  when you got a short stroke you need a big piston.
  lite bullets are more efficient in short barrels

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  gskyhawk

  April 30, 2003 04:04

  Hey Gunhawke how you been??? give Randy a call up to Moe's they had one in stock last time I was there ,, later Rich

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