[seeker41]

If you get the .380 you will have to empty the magazine and hope for the best...

Good to know. When I bought a shotgun, the clerk wanted to sell me bird shot so it wouldn't go through walls. I told him I wasn't worried about that, it needed to go through the door as well as the person. He seemed shocked that I said such a thing!

[efnwriter]

Go with a .45 you like, get professional training, and practice. In a dangerous situation you will do what you are trained to do. If you are not trained - and do not practice - you are a danger to yourself and others when armed - and otherwise, in a dangerous situation you will freeze or panic. The gun is a tool. You are the weapon.
Godspeed
Jonathan

[Dark Knight]

>Good to know. When I bought a shotgun, the clerk wanted to sell me bird shot so it wouldn't go through walls. I told him I wasn't worried about that, it needed to go through the door as well as the person. He seemed shocked that I said such a thing! <

Loved that reply! If you're already a good shooter with few bad habbits, find out what feels the best for you. If not, find a good instructor, and then explore. But remember, I you want a gun that you will carry, pick one that you will carry most of the time. You need to pick one that won't be inconvenient at one point or another, so you can consistantly carry it. Otherwise, it's just a gamble on the odds on if will you have it at the right time.

DK

PS Convenience of carry was the point of discussion with a close friend of mine and we both came to a conclusion that would lead to such a flame war here, I would not want to even say it openly!

Good luck!

[herewego]

my wife loves my Kimber custom eclipse .45 more than any other pistola. being stuck with me she has tried them all.
just buy what you WILL carry.
it will do you no good sitting at home.
also, shoot a butload of ammo- and figure you may need to shoot thru sheetrock or a car door and heavy winter clothing.
even consider staggering loads, my first shot may be hollowpoints and the next glasers, etc..
if the first don't get 'em the second will.
take care!