which pistol for hd/nightstand duty?

Tunnelrat, well said and all points quite valid. Yes, the evidence I've got is anecdotal and I'm unaware of any actual statistical analysis that's been conducted regarding those cleared by audio/video recordings as against those crucified by it.

The only reason I specifically went to the Zimmerman matter is exactly the reason you've stated: its a "hazy" case. Many are just that.

What you've done is shown my own bias after now being assigned for the past 10 years to Internal Affairs cases; and a cop for many more. 1) the cases I get that have audio/video documentation are rarely of any help to the officer; 2) the most seasoned, decorated, well-trained veteran can panic or lose control (his temper?); and 3) I have little faith in placing my fate in the hands of 12 jurors because the jury pool is, to be polite, definitely not among my peers.

But most importantly, you point out my assumption I will land on my feet and come out on top in the end of any situation. My friend, that is called mindset. If you are carrying a gun and you don't have the confidence you'll be on top I would reconsider carrying or contemplating using a gun. I call 911 for the other guy. Where I come from you don't go in the ocean if you can't swim. And, yes, that's my bias from my years of training and being tested on the street and having experienced being shot at and returning fire.
 
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The only reason I specifically went to the Zimmerman matter is exactly the reason you've stated: its a "hazy" case. Many are just that.
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I thought I clarified. I consider Zimmerman an act of stupidity. There are other cases that are, however, definitely hazy.

I have little faith in placing my fate in the hands of 12 jurors because the jury pool is, to be polite, definitely not among my peers.
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But that is the reality of our legal system. Even if you aren't criminally charged you'll likely find yourself in a civil suit. Creating that narrative is part of dealing with that situation.

My friend, that is called mindset. If you are carrying a gun and you don't have the confidence you'll be on top I would reconsider carrying or contemplating using a gun. I call 911 for the other guy. Where I come from you don't go in the ocean if you can't swim. And, yes, that's my bias from my years of training and being tested on the street and having experienced being shot at and returning fire.
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My mindset isn't that I will lose. My mindset is that things can and often do go sideways and not planning for that or being willing to consider that is IMO a weakness.
 
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QUOTE: "...My mindset isn't that I will lose. My mindset is that things can and often do go sideways and not planning for that or being willing to consider that is IMO a weakness."

And that is a kernel of truth from TunnelRat to keep in mind.
 
Comfort and Proficiency

This may be obvious, but for a HD weapon I think you need to choose whichever of them you're more comfortable and proficient with.

You need to be careful discharging a firearm anywhere, but especially in your own home, in the dark, around your family, when you're awoken from deep sleep. In those moments, I want the gun that I'm most comfortable with: controls, point of aim, trigger sensitivity, etc. Don't want a miss, and don't want an accidental discharge.

To me that's WAY more important than capacity, caliber, blah blah blah.
 
^This is true, but you can always become comfortable and proficient with a firearm by using it. I assumed the OP was comfrotable with both given that he says he shoots both equally well.
 
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