When I carry a handgun, it's because I need one, or want one. When I need one, it's generally for self defense and it's going to be an auto. When I want one and defense is very low on the list, then I just carry the gun I want to carry...But generally my "want" guns are revolvers because they're just cool.
I keep a wilderness survival pack in my truck, and I typically keep a .22 handgun in that pack. Either a Ruger 22/45 or a S&W 617... I guess those are my "kit" guns, but they're not what I'd call small & light.
One of these days I'll find a Beretta Model 70 .22LR that I can afford and I'll have the "kit gun" I've always wanted (I have always had a thing for those).
