But I was wondering if anyone could tell me about your preferences for a self defense pistol. Doesn’t have to be just one gun. But tell why. What you require in a personal defense pistol and what you really don’t care about.
After trying out a lot of different options over the years, I've settled on a three gun rotation. They're all Smith third gen hicaps. Sorry for the clutter, they're starting top left, then angle down and across.
5904 (w/ 5906 top end) night sights and lasergrips for holster carry and nightstand. 6946 fiber optic front side for clip-draw appendix carry 5906TSW night sights lasergrip light for nightstand
They all work all the time (they're third gen Smiths after all), they fit my hand nicely, they operate similarly, I shoot them well. They all use the same mags, as does the Marlin Camp 9 in the bedroom closet.
The 6946 is as small as I care to go for a carry gun, and since it conceals so well in my pants, there's no problem there.
The 5904 (aluminum frame) is light and comfy for long term carry.
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