[tomkat]

9mm has minimal recoil, generally very reliable.

might wanna try a 38 or 357 for comparison - one might 'fit' you better than another.

12ga for those middle of the night noises when your aim might not be so great.
rumor has it, those barrels can be cut waaaaay down
  

[rintense]

12ga for those middle of the night noises when your aim might not be so great

That's exactly why the guys are telling me to get one. You have a better chance of hitting something.

[OXENinFLA]

"12ga for those middle of the night noises when your aim might not be so great

Plus the unique sound of pumping it tends to send chills down spines.

[mhking]

12ga for those middle of the night noises when your aim might not be so great.

"This...is my BOOMstick!"