Originally Posted by
GJM
First, he didn't say he was a "put it in the eye socket guy," I did. Based on my watching him shoot a number of times, he without question has that ability. I was told about the Smith .22 magnum by someone else, saw it, but did not have a chance to ask him about his rationale for it. I never heard him advocate for or against it for others. Out of respect for his privacy, I am not going to post his name on this forum.
I am intrigued about the .22 magnum/light J frame combination, because there are a number of instances such a caliber would be useful for harvesting game when I am out in the field, and I suspect all of us would shoot the .22 magnum better at speed. I prefer a J frame to a small pocket auto, but always wish the J frame held more than five cartridges. As to the terminal performance of seven .22 magnum bullets versus five 38's, that is above my pay grade.