leadslinger972
*Banned*
Well said.
Not having a gun = loss.
Not having a holster / carry system that allows you to access your gun in an effective manner = loss
Not training with your gun where you cannot get shots on target = loss
If you've won the three battles above and are able to get shots on target, you are MILES ahead someone who failed one of the first three steps. Caliber at that point isn't going to make a huge difference.
Personally, I am partial to 9mm because it has adequate "umph" behind it, while allowing me to comfortably carry 18 rounds in the gun, and an additonal 17 in a spare mag.
Another big component people ignore is carrying a light to see potential targets at night. I think people should pay a lot more attention to what light, holster, and belt they use than the bullets in their gun.
Or 23 in a spare mag