On Friday, August 2, 2013 3:32:17 PM UTC-5, amdx wrote:
On 8/2/2013 3:20 PM, John H wrote:

http://www.natchezss.com/index.cfm



John (Gun Nut) H.













"Woman stops gator attack with a small Beretta pistol."







This is a story of self-control and marksmanship by a brave, cool-headed

woman with a small pistol against a fierce predator. What is the

smallest caliber that you would trust to protect yourself?











A Beretta Jetfire testimonial.







Here is her story:







While out walking along the edge of a bayou just below Houma, Louisiana

with my soon to be ex-husband discussing property settlement and other

divorce issues, we were surprised by a huge 12-ft. alligator suddenly

emerging from the murky water and charging us with its large jaws wide

open. She must have been protecting her nest because she was extremely

aggressive. If I had not had my little Beretta Jetfire .25 caliber

pistol with me, I would not be here today!







Just one shot to my estranged husband's knee cap was all it took. The

gator got him easily and I was able to escape by just walking away at a

brisk pace. It's one of the best pistols in my collection! Plus ...

the amount I saved in lawyer's fees was more than worth the purchase

price of the gun.



LOL!

But to answer your question. the .25 did the job, but though a larger diameter bullet than a .22 long rifle- the .22 actually does more damage due to deeper tissue penetration.