If someone is petite or recoil sensitive, a pistol caliber carbine or M1 Carbine can be a good choice, especially for a home defender who will stay behind cover and not go looking for trouble.Kiowa Scout wrote:I was thinking of the PCC for a secondary weapon for my wife at home as well.
I have a Kel-Tec carbine and it's great to carry where a handgun is prohibited, but I think a carbine with a better stock and better sights is a better choice if you don't use the folding function.