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You say you want a pistol for critter control and protection. A 22 is fine for small critter control but not for protection. I have over 20 pistols and revolvers in my safe and close at hand. The smallest caliber I would even think about for protection would be a .380 and that is only made in a automatic and is on the bordeline. If this is your first handgun you may want to look at a 6 round double action revolver instead of a pistol (automatic). A revolver in 38 cal. can shoot slugs or bird shot and is a safe weapon to use. A automatic is more complicated to use and keep clean. I would look at Colt, Smith & Wesson or Ruger. You may want to go to a indoor range and shoot weapons they have there to see what you like and feels good to you.
Frank
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