use what you shoot best, I'm good with a pistol even though I don't practice much anymore, I won't miss. I have an AR, a pistol and an 870 in arms reach of my bed. I'd probably grab the pistol first.
God bless Texas----------------------- Old 300 I will remain what i am until the day I die- A HUNTER......Sitting Bull Its not how you pick the booger.. but where you put it !! Roger V Hunter