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I usually alternate between three sidearms:

Glock 19: 9mm
Glock 22: 40 S&W
Taurus 85 Ultralight: 38 Special

As of late, the G19 has been my primary carry. I keep rounds topped with Hornady 147gr XTP HP bullets. I also reload this bullet for practice ammo, so I can maintain the same feel as my factory carry ammo.

The Taurus is more of a "put in my pocket and run to the store" revolver. I generally don't like strapping on the IWB just to run a quick errand. I keep Buffalo Bore 158gr LSWCHP +P ammo in it (the classic FBI load). Obviously, I don't constantly run +P ammo in this revolver, but I can reload standard rounds cheap enough for practice. And trust me. A 38 snubby is hard to shoot accurately, if you don't practice on a regular basis.

When I started concealed carry, the G22 was my first pistol. I feel confident in my ability to shoot it accurately, but it is a wee bit more expensive to shoot. I still like it, and will keep it.

The G19 has moved to the front of the line, because it is cheaper to shoot, which means I will put more rounds through it and be more proficient with it. I don't feel undergunned when I carry it.

I also have a 1911A1 Govt Model. It is fun to shoot, and feels good in my hand. But I have always been nervous about carrying it cocked and locked. This is not an indictment of "Old Slabsides". I just feel more comfortable with a Safe Action autoloader or DA-only revolver ready to deploy.