NO and NO
Does the single stack pocket auto's replace the snubbed nose revolver?
My opinion is they do not. I base this like all my opinions on my own training, education and experience. While I do have some safe queens, I tend to see firearms as tools. Depending on the task, I believe we need the right tool. I do not believe that there are one size fits all with firearms or any other tools.
The task at hand with most of us is to defend against an unknown assailant, in an unknown situation, he/her being armed with an unknown weapon. The idea of imagining a situation causing you to have to defend yourself is not just healthy but a good idea. While attending an advanced police training seminar I learned a training technique that later saved my life. While going through your everyday routine, stop and imagine a worse case scenario with the perp being armed with a handgun. Imagine how you would react to this. If your honest with yourself you will most likely end up shot or dead. The trick is to evaluate the situation and look for ways to change the outcome and make those changes in your lifestyle, tactics, weapons, or routine.
Ok so back to the question of " do single stack auto's replace the snubbie revolver?) are the single stacks the new snubbie? I suggest no. The single stack or any other auto is far less reliable of making multiple contact shots, shooting through clothing , purse's, packages. Most people do not have a tactical plan, much less a disaster plan in case of surprise or ambush. Very few people have actual experience or real world training, nor do they posses the information they'd need to make such decisions. So... strictly based on my own experiences and training, Knowing many of the methods and tactics used by robbers. muggers, burglars, home invaders, and opportunists I still carry, and recomend the snub nosed revolver.
maybe we need a discussion on how crooks work.