[Beagle8U]

If you read to the end of my post... I said my advice was for the largest caliber that you can shoot well.

[ExSoldier]

My advice for a self defense weapon? The largest reliable weapon that you can shoot very well! ( by very well I mean a shot in a pie plate at 5 yds in 2 seconds or less).

Actually, I DID read that. I wasn't on a rant at you which I should have made clear....my apologies. I wanted to address the folks who are among those non shooter pro self defense folks I mentioned. I wanted them to take heed of my words and remember them the next time some slick gunshop salesman or gunshow salesman tries to sell them a cute little small caliber pistol, ideal for self defense. So sorry it really wasn't aimed at you. lol