.380 corbons can produce a world of hurt.Jim Beaux wrote:A 380 in the heart will kill faster than a 45 in the behonkus.
Again go with what you are comfortable with.
Also may I suggest... there are a variety of small single column 9mms that may also foot the bill. Kahr, Keltec, Ruger LC9, Si 938
the near perfect Walther PPS, Beretta Nano, and new S&W Shield may just be the ticket.