9mm. My personal opinion, but I think the carry caliber question boils down to whether or not you believe in one stop shots. I don't, and that being the case, there's something very comforting about having 15 +1 shots in a carry package as small as, say, a glock 19. There's also something very comforting about being able to QUICKLY and ACCURATELY put multiple rounds in an aggressor, and still having some left in the weapon ready to go.I'm thinking about buying a handgun at the 1500. I know there are advantages to every caliber. But which is best for everyday carry: 9mm, .45 acp, or .40 S&W?
The .357 Magnum is a mouse gun. The .45 ACP doesn't have the stopping power to take down an aging one-legged mosquito with Downs Syndrome. The 9mm might be good for really big bacteria.
What you need, sir, is the .950 JDJ on a custom-built T/C Encore.
Carry two for quick follow-up shots.