I carry a Ruger LCP 2
Shot placement for me is most important. CCI rounds...22 with extra mag
Very concealable, reliable and accurate within 10-15 yards.
As you said, something is better than nothing.
My wife doesn’t like guns. Still, I wanted her to have access to a simple weapon, should the need arise. I bought her a Ruger hammerless LCR 22LR. I’ll have the CCI Mini-Mag hollow-point in the cylinder. It’ll be meant only for up close and personal. She has yet to shoot it. But...normally a quiet person, I’ve taught her to yell at the TV when Fox News is on, so there’s hope.