.22 "Survival" pistol

[Broadsword]

I'd like to get myself a .22 pistol I can keep in my bug out pack. I'm pretty sure I want a Ruger target model of some sort but I'm not sure on the optimal barrel length, improvements or accessories. I've seen pistols doing Google searches with everything from lasers to red dot sights, tactical lights etc. What are you guys using for this type of thing? Pic's and details would be great. I picked up the 1911 milspec I've been looking for so I'm thinking about trying to swap my Detonics Combat Master for the "Survival" pistol.
I've also posted this in the rim fire section hoping to get another point of view. Hope that's OK with the Mods.
Broadsword

[Wulf202]

I really liked the slab sided I had. That's one I REAAALY regret selling.

http://www.ruger.com/products/2245Sl...ets/10145.html

[yardsells]

I'm a big fan of my Ruger Single Six Convertible:
http://www.ruger.com/products/newMod...le/models.html

Pros for ME:
1. Adjustable sights
2. Nice single action trigger
3. Good sight radius
4. Multiple calibers .22 S, L, LR, and Mag.
5. Stainless Steel
6. Will send just about anything down range. ie. At my range, I can grab rounds out of the squib/dud bucket, load them and it sends them without hesitation. My thought was that if I had to scrounge for ammo, I didn't want a picky gun.

Con for me (Defensively Speaking):
1. All of the Single Action Revolver attributes not conducive for defensive use.

[MONTROSE1911]

I'm a big fan of my Ruger Single Six Convertible:
http://www.ruger.com/products/newMod...le/models.html

Pros for ME:
1. Adjustable sights
2. Nice single action trigger
3. Good sight radius
4. Multiple calibers .22 S, L, LR, and Mag.
5. Stainless Steel
6. Will send just about anything down range. ie. At my range, I can grab rounds out of the squib/dud bucket, load them and it sends them without hesitation. My thought was that if I had to scrounge for ammo, I didn't want a picky gun.

Con for me (Defensively Speaking):
1. All of the Single Action Revolver attributes not conducive for defensive use.

++1 on this!

[sneakerd]

I mentioned in the other thread the 22/45 pistol with optics as the perfect survival pistol. The revolver is another great idea for the reasons stated. The Ruger can be gotten in the Hunter model S-Six in SS as well.

[Mak the Knife]

I have had a number of MK III 22/45's and have bagged more rabbits with them than I can remember. However, I would suggest the standard MK series, not the 22/45. Unless you can find someone manufacturing a metal lower for that gun, I don't think that it would be a wise long term survival gun. Working in local shops I have seen way too many 22/45's come in with a bowed or stressed magwell from someone putting the gun back together improperly. If it is in your budget, see about getting an aftermarket barrel for the Ruger, you can find great quality, accuracy and a much lighter weight by doing this.

Also, for long term survival, the Ruger makes for a great candidate due to it's simple, inexpensive and (if you are familiar with the gun) easy to replace parts.

[MED]

I'd like to get myself a .22 pistol I can keep in my bug out pack. I'm pretty sure I want a Ruger target model of some sort but I'm not sure on the optimal barrel length, improvements or accessories. I've seen pistols doing Google searches with everything from lasers to red dot sights, tactical lights etc. What are you guys using for this type of thing? Pic's and details would be great. I picked up the 1911 milspec I've been looking for so I'm thinking about trying to swap my Detonics Combat Master for the "Survival" pistol.
I've also posted this in the rim fire section hoping to get another point of view. Hope that's OK with the Mods.
Broadsword

I keep a Ruger 22/45 4" and 10/22 in my trunk in a case with many mags. I shoot these with my son just about every weekend. FYI - RIM fire mags are exempt from the Denver Ordinance. This along with my carry pistol serves my purpose.

[baglock1]

I'm a big fan of the .22 caliber for a number of reasons. With that in mind, I have a few of them in my collection with a few more to go (namely, a PMR-30). In the pile is a 3-screw Rugar Single Six, an older Remington single shot bolt action (to get a threaded barrel at some point), the ubiquitous 10/22, and an AR-7.

The AR-7 is a great little rifle but if I was out in the field, I probably wouldn't want to have it collapsed and stored and risk the 45 seconds it would take to assemble it. I'd have it built and strapped to the side of the pack within easy reach.

If I had my druthers though and the cash was available, I'd keep the AR-7 stored except when out actively trying to get small game (it's primary use IMHO) and keep a Single Six holstered and loaded with .22 WMR. It adds more weight to the BOB but provides a greater level of versatility. That's assuming though that we were only looking at .22 firearms.

With no restrictions except that it were to be a firearm that could reasonably be added to a BOB (i.e. no AR-15's or AK's), I'd toss the AR-7 in the bag with a full size pistol in 9mm or .45 on top.

[Camperdavid]

With no restrictions except that it were to be a firearm that could reasonably be added to a BOB (i.e. no AR-15's or AK's), I'd toss the AR-7 in the bag with a full size pistol in 9mm or .45 on top.

I have a newly acquired AR-7 in my BOB with a 1911 .45 on top. I wouldn't want to defend myself with a AR-7, or kill a barn swallow to eat with my .45

[TTWHTD]

This one. From short range out to over 200 yds. 30 rds total. If you want super light then a rubberband gun may be more your flavor but it's pretty versatile.