stoney wrote:I am new to this forum, and am asking a question which has most likely been on here before. But I have not seen it. What is the best gun to carry? Now I know this is going to bring me the same answer as, what truck do you drive. But, just a make and caliber, and why. Is it because it is lighter, or easier to conceal, or smoother self loading? Why?
That is a WAY open question. You will find there are just about as many differences on here as there are members.
The answer IMO is whatever you feel comfortable and proficient with. Calibers from .380 on up are adequate for self defense, even though some will tell you a .22 or .32 is OK. Other than that, find what you like and learn to do well with it.