The 200 grain wide me-plat hard cast load from Double Tap that Montana Marine posted will do the job nicely
The man is familar with the handgun that he has, no need to change. It is about the bullet
That deserves to be repeated.
I also thought it was clear from the OP this was for defensive use not sport hunting, although a .40 with the above mentioned bullet would be more effective than archery tackle.
