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[StrateShooter]

I wasn't suggestng hunting big game with a .22 but in a self-defense situation with a dangerous animal it would be at close range and the usual .22pistol has a 10-round clip and you presumably would be aiming for mortal areas. Would this not do the trick?
Also, I'm talking in terms of practicality, price, low noise, and low recoil.

 

[Westley]

If you don't care about ccw, what about competition pistols like the glock 35? Are there any other downsides to a longer barrel like that besides just size and weight?

 

[Westley]

Are there good, compact, 9mm revolvers?

 

[jocko]

Wesley

Yes there are, they are called 38 specials

 

[benderx4]

Also, cheap is good.

If you're talking about Honda versus BMW, I'd agree with you. But when you're talking about a piece of steel that may well save the lives of you and your family, I humbly disagree!

Get yourself a Kahr PM9 for carrying around, and a Sig P229 40SW to protect the homestead. Good luck!