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You can shoot a 22 LR all day for the the same amount of money that 20 minutes with a larger caliber will cost you.

22's are easy on the recoil, easy on the pocket book and will do for self defense.

ALWAYS BUY THE BEST QUALITY YOU CAN AFFORD, IT PAYS OFF IN TE LONG RUN.

BUY USED IF YOU CAN, BE PATIENT.

Two ways to proceed

1. U can purchase a 22 Revolver..six shots.

A. S&W mdl 17...gona cost you about $500
B. Colt Officers Model...gona cost you about $500 to $600

Either gun is Quality and if in excellent shape and kept will appreciate in value.

2. Semi Auto..you have many choices..

A. Ruger MK1, MK2 ore even a MK3..they have been make this pistol for nealy 60 years. Their are a galzillion of them out there....prices start right around $200 to $220 and go up. My prefrence would be the 5 inch Bull Barrel.

B. Browning Challenger, Buckmark, Benchmark..well made pistols that will do everything you want. I have not kept up with the used market on these. My guess would be about $300. for anice used one

C. Walther P22...very nice modern 22 auto, new they are around $325 or so.

D. Colt Woodsman, Huntsman, Challenger...out of production since the late 70's, classic. About $500 up

E. S&W Mdl 41...about $700, been making em for over 40 years. Great target gun

F. High Standard...Sometimes you can score a nice mid 50's Supermatic for around $325 and they go up...great balance and super accurate. This was THE pistol to have in the 50's until the mid 60's.