If I were to be surprised by some creature like this (or a pack of them) and I were carrying one of two concealed carry revolvers, which would I have the best chance with: .38 special (with let's say, 125 grain hp's) or .22 magnum, loaded with a typical .22wmr hp round?
I have my opinion, but the question is open for discussion...
I think you gotta go for penetration, so 38 over 22 for sure. The head is a small whipping around target, I’d go for center mass, and empty the mag.