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ClydeFrog · February 25, 2013, 11:53 PM

In general, the lowest I'd opt for a defense caliber is .380acp or a .38spl +P.

A .22LR, .25acp, .32acp, etc is just small. Some "magnum" rounds may add punch but I'd trust my life or the life-safety of a close loved one to a .38spl +P or a .380acp(at a min).
My concern for the forum member/spouse is that she can handle any semi-auto pistol(slide, mag, controls, etc) or be able to fire/aim a loaded DA only revolver.

Some women(and men) can not.

February 25, 2013, 11:53 PM	#9
ClydeFrog Junior member Join Date: May 1, 2010 Posts: 5,797	How low can you go?... In general, the lowest I'd opt for a defense caliber is .380acp or a .38spl +P. A .22LR, .25acp, .32acp, etc is just small. Some "magnum" rounds may add punch but I'd trust my life or the life-safety of a close loved one to a .38spl +P or a .380acp(at a min). My concern for the forum member/spouse is that she can handle any semi-auto pistol(slide, mag, controls, etc) or be able to fire/aim a loaded DA only revolver. Some women(and men) can not.