I know. I was also going to try and get some just to test them out.
I may buy some for Nancy for her Taurus but I will stick with Stingers and Velocitor for the 1022s. 
I think you turned me on to the CCI’s. I then ended up obtaining some CCI’s, and found them now to be my favorite so far, and little to no getting stuck inside my cylinder upon ejecting.
For this Punch brand, I’ve never tried, but am interested. I wonder if the copper plating on my CCI’s helped reduce the sticking, and yielded in a cleaner cylinder; As when I fired lead non copper plated, the lead soiled my soiled immediately, and the casings got stuck. I even found some CCI’s in all copper, not just copper plated.
Can I press you for your views on grains for .22’s? Do you prefer lower grains, or higher grains, and why? Thanks.
This is a very common statement by 22 promoters but what if we reverse it a little. So instead of volunteering or not what if someone gets drafted to be shot but they get to choose by which handgun round they are shot with?
If stuck in this hypothetical situation a 22 is right near the top of my list.
Use what you got or what you can handle but know it’s limitations and disadvantages. Very light bullets are more likely to deflect off bones unless they hit straight on and even then are more likely to stop short after hitting them. There was a time when I was forced to consider using a .22 as a self defense option. I Still have a brick or so of CCI velocitors left over from those days. But their are so many other options out there suitable for a variety of strength and skill levels.
As for 22 for Defense … a big fist that never connects is not as effective as a small fist that connects every time. You may not imagine what age or injury will do to you, but I’d rather die with a 22 tucked in my depends, than unarmed because I couldn’t carry “the most effective caliber” … whatever that is.
I have hunted with CCI Stingers since the late 80s, I used it for Coyotes in the thick stuff and out to 75yds. Most shots were pass thru double lung shots, a few were straight on chest shots or head shots, all were deadly. I have 3 recovered bullets I was going to post but now I can’t find them. 
I only use 32grn. Stingers and now 40grn. Velocitor in Nancy’s 1022 “house gun” w/Red dot, light and 25rnd. mag.
I was thinking back and I cannot remember ever having a misfire with CCI as so many are worried about
and I have fired thousands of Stingers thru 4 different 1022s, pistols and revolvers. 
I also cannot remember having a failure with CCI. I can remember a fair amount of failures with the other brands I have tried.
Love it Jack. New meaning to “inside the waist band”. Not there yet, but I should save the idea. 
Thanks all, liking my CCI’s even more.
CCI Mini Mags are great, but my favorite 22LR’s are Fiocchi, I have never had a problem with Fiocchi (22FHVCRN) 40 grain High-velocity CPRN 22LR, Muzzle Velocity: 1255 F.P.S. Muzzle Energy: 140 ft.-lbs. I carry a Beretta Bobcat 21A for EDC with the Fiocchi ammo, sometimes it’s my bug & other times primary, but I never leave home with out it.
Now that’s an image. I worked 3 days in a nursing home for certification because I wanted to go to med school. Then my son was conceived. Gave up becoming a doctor to support my family.
My EDC for the first year was a S&W Compact 22.
Why?
Because I was very confident I could put all 11 rounds on what ever I might have to shoot.
In my years of experience shooting 22’s, the myth of unreliability is just that.
@William_E3 >> ( PROS ) > every one knows the good things about 22LR for EDC.
( cons ) > manufacturers velocity specifications for 22 Long rifle‘s are based on rifle barrels not pistol barrels. I took Chronograph readings From: a Ruger 22 LCP 2, The fastest velocities were with CCI stingers ± 1100 FPS. 22 caliber handguns for EDC is a highly debated topic to include the 380 ACP. At the end of the day they are 100% better than having nothing even though they may not be 100% reliable 100% of the time. When I got the LCP Before the ammo shortage I fired in excess of 500 rounds in aggregate without cleaning it and didn’t have any misfires or malfunctions. >>> GOOD LUCK <<<<
I managed to find a Keltec P17 last week. Not a mini but very very light. Great feel in the hand. Fiber optic front and adjustable rear. Surprisingly decent trigger.Came with 3 16 round mags. $200 MSRP. I have not had a chance to give it a good workout but it ate 50 rounds of Blazer and 10 rounds of Winchester 45 grain subsonic without a hiccup.
@Joseph202 >>>> Way to go. Something about a new gun, it’s at the top of the list, Almost like the first date with a new Woman.>>>>>Good luck <<<<<
How do you like this style?:
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About how much have firearm prices gone up since March 2020? Would you say by 25%, 33%, or 50%; Or does it vary with no true percentage per se?
Here in east central WI prices have gone up about 15 to 20% but availability is about the same and ammo is as scarce as honest politicians. 
I have been picking up some 22lr on the CCI website store. They did just raise their prices about $1 per box but they have been charging MSRP and free ship with $99.
Opened up my stash of cheap Fed 38 gr hp and put 90 rounds through the Keltec P17 along with 15 Minimag 40 gr. No hiccups. I need to try the Fed in the LCP2 22lr. I did not think to bring it today. I bought 2 2750 cases when it was on sale with a rebate. 4 cent ammo. I saw bricks of Minimags at an lgs today at over $100 a brick.CCI was charging $11 / 100 with a 10 box max. Went up to $12 this morning.
This afternoon a neighbor picked up a new 10-22 plastic stock carbine with a Viridian Eon 3-9x40 scope and hard case for $320. Just the carbine was $300. No brainer to take the package.
I had and old bike jacket years a go that was taking out of service due to damage and wear. But before getting rid of it I did a test. 2 pistols they were both Jennings models. .22 and .25 Calibers. 21 feet was the guess at distance. 22 past completely through every time. 25 got stuck in the leather every time but one. And the one that got through was stuck in the lining of the jacket.
That mostly told me how tough my jacket was.
It has been said that a 22 beats a 25 every time, and your test kind of proves that.