Ditch the .22
The .22 has many great uses, but home defense is not one of them. If the worst case scenario happens and your BG fires back, he will most likely not be firing a .22! You need a 9mm or .38 special at least. You could find a charter arms .357 mag that will give you five shots of man-stopping power and the ability to fire .38 special rounds. This gun or any like it will not fail and your attacker will not be nearly as likely to be firing back! The Charter Arms .357 Mag Pug is a perfect exmple and a used one can be found in your price range. Oh, one more thing- If you find a new fuul-size 9mm for $250- don't buy it! It has to be junk. Hi-Point is junk! Good luck and hope you find a good one
The .22 has many great uses, but home defense is not one of them. If the worst case scenario happens and your BG fires back, he will most likely not be firing a .22! You need a 9mm or .38 special at least. You could find a charter arms .357 mag that will give you five shots of man-stopping power and the ability to fire .38 special rounds. This gun or any like it will not fail and your attacker will not be nearly as likely to be firing back! The Charter Arms .357 Mag Pug is a perfect exmple and a used one can be found in your price range. Oh, one more thing- If you find a new fuul-size 9mm for $250- don't buy it! It has to be junk. Hi-Point is junk! Good luck and hope you find a good one