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Jeff, I have killed large game with a pistol and have put kill shots in game I have shot with shotgun and rifle. I would take a 22 rim fire as a carry gun over some large frame 44 mag. I have a very active life and would rather dress for comfort than to hide some cannon which I pray I will never need. I plan on this small Ruger to be with me when mountain biking, hiking, jogging and other activities. Now if I were one to just sit in a car or walk around in long pants and overcoat, things might be different. But for me and it sounds like many others these small guns fit the bill.