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Originally Posted by Pazuzu
I like a well built .22. I find that I can place 5 shots within the space between someone eyeballs from 10 feet with a .22 faster than I could put 2 shots within the space of their head with a 9mm, and worse for a .40. I think that a fast action .22, with a well indexed grip and some practice is so much faster and more accurate than a bigger bore gun, that I would consider it to be the equal when it comes to stopping power. You can cleanly fire one handed if needed (how often can you get both hands and a stance going when woken up in the middle of the night??). Some iridium sights and practice, and you can put holes wherever you want in the dark moments after being awoken...and there is ZERO chance of it ricocheting and taking out your wife, or going through the wall and taking out your kid.
But, like i said, the flaming will commence now, because you're a pansy if you don't at least shoot a 50 cal Desert Eagle.
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No flames from me...I am so comfortable with my Ruger MKII Target Bull Barrel 22. pistol that I can walk cans with it.
I would have no issue using it for home defense if I was new to guns and wanted to get proficient with a pistol quickly. The easy fix for stopping power would be to also get a used pistol grip shot gun.
I just bought a used Mossberg in excellent condition for $200.00. Couple that with a Ruger pistol that can be purchased for less than $350.00 and you're all set for less than $600.00
I also have other, larger caliber pistols (a 9m Belgium Hi-power and a .45 Kimber) but shoot the 22. a lot more...cheap and fun!