Yea; there's a lot of people out there that believe that if you aren't shooting AT LEAST a 9mm; then there's no way you are going to stop the threat. These people are ignorant and watch way too many "Die Hard" type movies. We are NOT the police, military, TAC, SWAT, etc... We do NOT use our guns in an OFFENSIVE manner. We use our guns for DEFENSIVE purposes. 95% of all crimes that were deterred because the victim pulled our a gun; NEVER even had to pull the trigger. Simply presenting a gun and showing the WILL TO RESIST was enough to stop the crime. Even from the druggie who was trying to rob you. (If s/he coherent enough to ROB you, they are coherent enough to know there's a pistol pointed at them). Unfortunately, those who think they are Bruce Willis, Arnold, and Mel Gibson; talk about the crazed druggie where being shot with a 44 magnum is sometimes not enough. Well that may be true when you are OFFENSIVELY going after these people; such as police, FBI, DEA, Sheriff's office, etc... These drugged out people then are very angry; beyond rational thought; and feel no pain. But that is not what we have guns for. It is to DEFEND our lives and that of our family. And contrary to the IGNORANCE out there; criminals DO RATIONALIZE and think out their actions before hand. And guns do deter these people. Even criminal psychologists will tell you that most criminals are very rational people. They may make choices and decisions that the average person would never consider, but they are very rational in their methodology. The extreme majority; not counting crimes where the victim and criminal know each other; are personal crimes usually for robbery. The criminal wants money and they are aware of their actions.
So; a 25, 32, and 380 are perfectly fine for self defense. I probably wouldn't recommend one in the home; because anything past about 20 feet is pretty shaky. But 20-30 feet is all a self defense situation should be. If you are that far or further, you should be going the other way. And as I and others have said before; when it comes to personal crimes against Women; men will get a lot closer to a women in the hopes of using their machismo and size to intimidate a women. Whether it's a rape or simple robbery. They won't normally press up against another male that closely. However; that close can be a BENEFIT for a woman if she can remain calm. A 25acp less than a foot away from the FACE or Nuts; is a VERY EFFECTIVE WEAPON. And for those at the traditional 5-15 feet away; that 32 and 380 are perfect weapons. You don't NEED a 9mm, 40, 10mm, 38, 357, or 45acp. However; if those other calibers feel right in your hands; and shoot comfortably; and you like them; then THAT is the caliber you should be shooting. Whether it's a 32 or 45acp. Oh, and for those CONVINCED that if you don't have a minimum of a 10 round magazine, that you are asking for trouble;;;; I can only say one thing. "Learn how to shoot, and you won't NEED more than the traditional 6-8 rounds in a revolver or semi-auto". And no, you aren't worried about the crazy zombie druggie. If s/he was that drugged up, then they are probably little or no threat to you. Assuming they are coherent.
The only reason I don't recommend the 380, is because of the price gouging on the ammunition. Go with a 32acp, 9x18 makarov, 7.62x25 tokarev, or worst case scenario; the 9mm. These are very effective and inexpensive rounds to shoot. And VERY available. Not the $30-$50 a box for 380's.
Well I guess you could give me one
