.22, .25 or .32 caliber - pocket pistol question

[Rock Man]

Of course, we need to keep in mind 'standard' 22 rimfire (including .22WMR) is loaded for an optimal 16" - 18" barrel. Hornady Crirical Defense, Winchester PDX-1, and Speer Gold Dot loadings for .22 Mag short barrel handguns are available.

 

[Rock Man]

An article about .22lr as a self defense gun with notes on some ammo.

https://www.shootingillustrated.com/articles/2010/10/26/22-lr-for-self-defense/