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Which IOF Revolver should I buy? .22 or .32?

Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2017 7:45 pm
by mgvenkateshan
I am going to purchase an IOF Revolver, But I am in a confusion , which one to buy .22 or .32., Please guide me.

Re: Which IOF Revolver should I buy? .22 or .32?

Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2017 8:45 pm
by mundaire
Without doubt, the .32!

Cheers!
Abhijeet

Re: Which IOF Revolver should I buy? .22 or .32?

Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2017 11:14 pm
by sumbriavikramaditya
Mr. Abhijeet, please give more details. I would love to learn more from a veteran.

Regards.

Re: Which IOF Revolver should I buy? .22 or .32?

Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2017 5:39 am
by dbsc28
Go for .22. Overall better deal.

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Re: Which IOF Revolver should I buy? .22 or .32?

Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2017 3:58 am
by mgvenkateshan
Mr.Abhijeet, thank you for reply.


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Re: Which IOF Revolver should I buy? .22 or .32?

Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2017 4:00 am
by mgvenkateshan
dbsc28 wrote:Go for .22. Overall better deal.

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Sir , please tell me in detail, how .22 is better then .32,


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Re: Which IOF Revolver should I buy? .22 or .32?

Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2017 1:05 pm
by mundaire
sumbriavikramaditya wrote:Mr. Abhijeet, please give more details. I would love to learn more from a veteran.

Regards.
A couple of reasons:

1) The IOF .22 revolver is problematic especially when used with Indian made ammo. If someone is keeping a firearm for self protection (which is why most people buy a handgun), then you want it to be as reliable as possible!

2) The .32 makes a bigger hole. Anyone who talks about "shot placement" in a self defence situation, is talking rubbish! In such situations, most people would be unable to take careful aim. Therefore self-defence experts advise aiming for centre of mass, in which case a larger calibre would be an advantage.

Cheers!
Abhijeet

Re: Which IOF Revolver should I buy? .22 or .32?

Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2017 9:57 pm
by dbsc28
mundaire wrote:
sumbriavikramaditya wrote:Mr. Abhijeet, please give more details. I would love to learn more from a veteran.

Regards.
A couple of reasons:

1) The IOF .22 revolver is problematic especially when used with Indian made ammo. If someone is keeping a firearm for self protection (which is why most people buy a handgun), then you want it to be as reliable as possible!

2) The .32 makes a bigger hole. Anyone who talks about "shot placement" in a self defence situation, is talking rubbish! In such situations, most people would be unable to take careful aim. Therefore self-defence experts advise aiming for centre of mass, in which case a larger calibre would be an advantage.

Cheers!
Abhijeet
You got 8 rounds small size easy draw and almost no recoil in 22 vs 6 rounds bulky and considerable recoil in 32. Which gives you more probabilty of hitting in a hurry without aim !! Choose as per your comfort level and need.

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Re: Which IOF Revolver should I buy? .22 or .32?

Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2017 10:28 pm
by dbsc28
Use only imported ammo in .22 and no extraction issues. It is one of the cheapest available in the market. Cheaper than 32 ammo.

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Re: Which IOF Revolver should I buy? .22 or .32?

Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2017 12:00 am
by sumbriavikramaditya
Thanks for the reply. I will say your remarks make a logical sense.

Regards

Re: Which IOF Revolver should I buy? .22 or .32?

Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2017 1:31 am
by Vikram
dbsc28 wrote:bulky and considerable recoil in 32.

In a short-barrelled pistol or revolver, when fired indoors, the report could be loud.Otherwise, the .32 is a pipsqueak in terms of recoil.

Re: Which IOF Revolver should I buy? .22 or .32?

Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2018 8:07 pm
by diskaon
Buy the 0.22 use the remaining money for buying extra ammo. Practice with the cheapest ammo. But practise more. When you use Indian ammo, the only problem is that you have to take 15-20 min break before you can eject the shells and reload. If you are brave enough to trust our life with an iof product the caliber wont really matter. Else I would have recommended imported ammo when you “conceal carry”

Basically buy the gun and have fun plinking.

Re: Which IOF Revolver should I buy? .22 or .32?

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2018 5:19 pm
by dev
The 32 barely has any recoil. And it will be more reliable as a centerfire cartridge versus a rimfire .22. Have seen enough .22 cartridge failures.