Here is my risk assessment:
I assess that if I have to defend myself I want at least a Glock 19 in hand.
I've not carried less than a Glock 19 in over 3 years, including summers.
This thread is about my personal preference.
I carry what I would
prefer in hand if I had to defend myself, location not factored. Nothing less than a Glock 19 meets that criteria.
Opposite view from mine:
Anticipated threat, statistics, 3/3 something, psychic ability, Magic 8 Ball.
On a quick trip to the store, I'll bet my life on a pocket 380 in case somebody(s) try to kill me.
If I have to go to "indian country" then I bet my life on a 9mm + spare mag
(whatever) in case somebody(s) try to kill me.
Between my philosophy versus the opposite, I'd rather err with my "overkill".
I'm not bashing anybody. If you prefer to risk your life on a NAA 22 or nothing, oh well, doesn't impact me.