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Can we go with what FBI accept for their force? Others can still chose what they want. FBI guys do carry concealed most of the time, no? So, let us start with what FBI recommends.

I am beliver in 9mm. It is the standard NATO rd for side arms. You can carry whatever you want in whatever caliber you prefer. 9mm works well for me.

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9mm vs 380 with Ballistic performance: http://hunting.about.com/od/guns/l/aast9mmv380a.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

SIA,
Most story of GG on BG while stopping a Robbery in progress, the GG would order the BG to drop his gun. I heard of only a case where the CHL shot the BG robbing a CVS impulsivley and with no warning. The BG was dead and haad an unloaded shotgun.

I do not call it a mistake to command the BG to drop the gun at gun point, but the GG should double tap in a blink if needed.

If someone can buy XD9SC, or PX4SC you got 13+1 rds of +P JHP is not bigger or lot havier than .380 with 9rds or less. Why not?
para has single stack DAO 45 for those who prefer more muzlle energy.

caiber is a persnal choice. 90% there is no pressing reason to go with anything smaller than 9mm. Any mouse gun can kill at blank point ranges however mostly are used in assinations and killing up and closse and not in self-defense scenarios. subcompact 9mm is plenty powerful big capacity small enough to carry it in a smart carry.