FWIW, I ended up getting a Walther P22 for the wife to carry. After years working in a factory her hands and arms are shot and she just CAN'T handle the recoil of any of my larger caliber handguns. So, I figured at the end of the day 10/10 center mass (she's a hell of a shot) with a 22LR beats the heck out of any number of larger holes in the ground, wall, everywhere but the bad guy or the thing just flat out jumping from her hand.
I might try to check out one of those Rhino's sometime though to see just how soft the recoil is with them.
I have been considering the lcr 22 or walther p22 anyone have any experience with these?
I agree that any gun is better than no gun. in a stressful situation, it is hard to be consistant with any gun. one should carry what they are comfortable with. for me, I want something I know will eliminate the threat immediately. give me my xds, in.45 acp.
The Walther PK380 is a pretty heavy gun for a .380, even heavier than the Bersa, and has a good grip surface. If she already likes Walther already she'd probably like it I would suggest she try one, maybe with a hogue grip if the factory grips are too much for her. A .380 is a lot more punch than a .22, enough to fracture a femur or go through-and-through on a gut shot.
Anyone who thinks the .22 is a unless round, pm me, I'll come over and shoot you with one. Then and only then will your argument hold water. The same rules for shooting a large caliber round are the same for a .22.
I am in the market for my first handgun. I had my eyes on a Ruger Mk 3, but after handling a Sig Sauer 1911 .22 pistol, I have changed my mind and am going to purchase a Sig .22