It really depends on the situation.
I consider handguns to be simply tools in a toolbox and one size does not fit all.
I carried a gun for a living for roughly 3 decades so over the course of time, I accumulated a few tools of the trade.
One that I very rarely consider a primary, but was a constant companion as a secondary/backup gun, and now serves as a gun for situations when carrying a full size proper fighting handgun is not practical is my old J Frame 442.
It has seen literally more than 5,000 rounds through it over the years. It may be long in the tooth, but it still is a solid shooter.
I keep it stoked with full wadcutters, as they will penetrate deep and straight.
For day to day, I may grab a Glock 9mm or a 1911 .45 of some flavor probably 90% of the time.
I ran a Glock 19 overseas:
Still use the same well traveled Milt Sparks holster back here at home for concealed carry, hiking in the mountains or whatever.
Plus I tend to carry 1911s frequently as well.
These days I keep myself busy making ammo
Large manufacturers do not offer the specialized ammo. They offer generic ammo, not suitable for most outdoors needs. Smaller boutique shops like Lost River Ammunition offer specialized ammo. Lost River Manufactures Ammunition in Idaho.
www.lostriverammocompany.com
Beats being required to carry a gun for a living and is far more relaxing and less stressful.
