IMHO a 22 is not a caliber that would be used for defensive purposes. If all you're talking about is for home protection for her to use, I'd be looking along the lines of a cheap short-barreled shotgun with some heavy turkey loads stuffed in it. If you go handgun wise, a 9mm or .380 is light enough for a gal to use and has enough poke to get an intruder's attention. I'm not into handguns much and just have several that were passed down from my Dad when he died. When I'm out on the road I have a real nice little 85F Beretta in .380 near the bed that I can get at during the night just in case someone causes trouble.
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