Originally Posted by joepa150

22 is would not be my first choice but since it is all you have I would just get any ammo that you find really reliable. It won't make a huge difference if they are hollow point or not. I probably would want more penetration and not go with hollow point.

There was a recent report of a woman that was showering. Someone broke into her home. Somehow she was able to get to her night stand and get her 22 revolver. Intruder died.

I bet you most of the people on here including myself would not be able to take a couple shots of a 22 and continue to come at you. So don't listen to the tough guy bigger is better talk.

That being said, when you do have the money, buy a shotgun. Mossberg Maverick Model 88 usually goes for $199-$230. Mossberg 500 usually goes for around $279.