It is irresponsible to plan to use a .22LR for self defense. The cartridge was not designed as such. It is a small game, target and plinking round. All other disposable cartridges would be rimfire if it was a reliable form of powder ignition. As mentioned, malfunctions are frequent and do not clear well.
Don't fall into the lazy belief that because the .22LR has shot and killed folks that it is a good choice. Anyone recommending the .22LR for self defense is justifying their their own choice.
Don't fall into the lazy belief that because the .22LR has shot and killed folks that it is a good choice. Anyone recommending the .22LR for self defense is justifying their their own choice.