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Originally Posted by ski_freak
I usually have the target at the 25-foot mark and no further. I have read that the majority of self defense gun battles occur within a 10-feet. My groupings with the Glock are not that great, but the gun seems to be far more reliable than my current 1911's. Nothing could be worse than having a weapon jam in time of need. I think about that sometimes when at the range and a round jams on the feed ramp and the time it takes to clear it. That would be a scarey feeling.
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A lot of what you are describing is what led me to carrying the S&W 360.
Revolvers aren't as accurate, and don't hold as many rounds, but they
damn sure work when you need them to. Another advantage is the weight.
I can wear the little Smith all day without it becoming a bother. And most
gun battles are up close and last about 3 seconds. At home, the little gun
lies unloaded in a drawer. The Remington 870 pump is what I'll grab if the
situation calls for it (like a invasion of crazed California pot heads).
I read an interview one time with a leading self defense expert, and they
asked him what was the best gun for personal protection. He stated that
any gun you can get your hands on was the best choice. Whatever you
are willing to carry the most often will be the deciding factor.
Steve