November 05, 2018
The .22 LR: Classic Caliber For A Reason
Many first time gun owners buy a handgun for self-defense, and for many of these people, their gun collection ends there. Not that there’s anything wrong with only owning one gun, but there is a caliber you should really consider adding to the safe: the .22 Long Rifle.
Firearms enthusiasts the world over have grown up shooting this round, from learning the basics of marksmanship, target shooting, and hunting. The .22LR is a versatile round that is cost-effective, easy to learn on, and is available in many platforms.
You can find pretty much any variation of .22LR platforms: Modern Sporting Rifles, handguns (both semi-automatic and revolvers), lever & bolt-action rifles as well as traditional semi-auto rifles like the incredibly popular Ruger 10/22.