Bad Ninja
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I know this isn't what you want to hear, but ditch the .22 and get a good knife. Even .22 magnum is suspect from a tiny little barrel, and .22 long rifle is a downright joke in my not so humble opinion. And that's not even saying anything about the reliability of rimfire, which is coming from two different directions in your case (one from the unreliable feeding and another regarding the unreliability of rimfire primer ignition).
Or better yet get a Keltec P32 and load it with full metal jacket or solid copper. At least then you have reliable feeding and primer ignition, plus there's enough penetration to make it to the vitals. My guess is it's lighter and more compact than the bobcat, and if not then it doesn't lose out by much. You can put a clipdraw on it and conceal it inside the waistband of a pair of gym shorts.
I heard this once at a range.
I said "I'll put my knife in one pocket and my NAA .22 in the other..pick which one you would rather me draw.."
If you had a 2'' .22lr and I had a knife (and I was really determined or high) you would lose 99 times out of a hundred and I would probably walk away with minor injuries. Same goes for a baseball bat, tire iron, etc., and maybe even just my bare fists.
Your best chance of stopping the threat is scaring them off with it, which is a valid argument don't get me wrong. The fear of being shot is a strong motivation to run for most people. But you do get that occasional high or downright crazy person who doesn't mind getting shot. A 2'' .22lr is a bluff, and you just hope no one ever calls it. Your chances of using it to actually incapacitate someone during a real world fight are very slim at best.
I wouldn't ever suggest a .22lr as a preferred SD round.
However, shot placement is key.
I'll take that bet.
A knife isnt scary after the attacker takes a .22 cci stinger to the face.