I mentioned because I didn't want to have to buy 2 different types of ammo when we went to the range lol. (Except .22 for our rifle, but that's different since I already have a box of 500+ rounds) Since she won't be open or CC yet, I just wanted something for her to practice on at the range.
BUT, I ended up doing a devilish deed and getting one myself lol. (XDm 9mm) However, she's more inclinced to shoot my hi-point now, so I'll let her use that until we get her a carry gun. She still wants the Walther p22, even though I said the object isn't to tickle the BGs. (Yes, I know, .22 can still be deadly, but in a life or death situation, I would want a larger caliber, especially if she's backing me up in a situation =P) But who knows, once she starts shooting my handgun maybe she'll be more open to other calibers.
Well, that opens the door for a couple of other options-and still viable as a defensive arm, in a pinch.Kel Tec PMR-30. 30 rounds of .22 Magnum (instead of LR). No, it's not one of the ultimate man-stoppers, but I'd certainly take it over a moth-ball (9mm) that one might not shoot as well with (recoil) or a round which may not perform as advertised (typical of 9's).
With the -30, she'd have almost no recoil issues, and likely become a very deadly shot (placement-wise) with practice.-and, with 30 rounds on-hand..cant say I'd want to take 30 rounds of .22 Mag to anything vital,myself..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CTizq4NCto
Option #2-(and ya,even as a die-hard .45 guy,I know to expect a flaming for this one)
.25 ACP in the Taurus PT25 poly. (9+1). Before anyone laughs, check the statistics on how many folks have been put down with the .25 vs. almost any other round used for SD. Or, just check with any urban emergency room. Lot of un-documented 1-shot stops, seen more than a few for myself in an ER I worked in yrs. ago.
Even if not hit someplace vital or lethal- I can attest to the down-road effects, having been shot with one myself over 25 yrs ago. It is currently causing me all manner of nerve and tendon problems to my right hand-thus ending my days of packing 1911's (grip safety operation).