By Adam Heggenstaller, Shooting Illustrated
The debate over whether handguns in .22 WMR are adequate for self-defense has most likely been argued since the peppy little rimfire arrived on the scene more than 50 years ago. Proponents and detractors alike continue to study the question from all angles, but it basically comes down to this: The .22 WMR may be a far cry from the ideal personal-protection cartridge (if there is such a thing) unless the only gun you have within reach when your life is threatened happens to be chambered for it. At that point, the .22 WMR suddenly beats everything up to and including the .45 that’s not in your hand.
What could possibly lead to such a dire situation? In a word, reality. We like to think we’ll have our preferred carry gun with us when we’re forced to defend ourselves against an attacker, and many of us make a decided effort to keep it within reach where legal. But when is the last time you strapped your 4-inch pistol to your belt before taking the trash to the curb? Or took it along on a fishing trip when you know you’ll be standing waist-deep in water?
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