[zandtar]

I'm looking at the 9mm as a personal protection handgun.

Then I'd go with a .45 instead of a 9mm. More stopping power and less 'punch through' which puts non-targets at risk.

[axxmann]

.45 with less "punch-through" than a 9mm???
What kind of crappy .45 are you shooting?

[sheik yerbouty]

Yrs. It's balance of characteristics make it the best(though it's better with a ten round clip)