How effective a 6.35mm pistol is for self defence?

Answer 1

Regarding self defense, the 6.35 (.25 caliber) is one of the least effective cartridges available. The average muzzle engery ratings are in the 65 foot pound range, which is actually less than some .22 shorts.

Answer 2

Profoundly agree that the 6.35 cartridge is NOT regarded as an effective self defense cartridge- it is simply too small and too weak. A review of data from self defense shootings showed that an attacker was stopped by one hit with 6.35mm less the 25% of the time. There are other cartridges that are far more effective.