I know this question has been asked before, but I am curious what others consider their comfort point in carrying in today's (October 2013) environment. So, when you are out and about in the general public, what caliber and how many rounds does it take for you to feel comfortably armed? Has this changed in the last year? If so, why?
In my case, one year ago I was mainly carrying a CZ 75 Compact (14+1) in 9mm with one spare 16 round magazine. I'd often carry a Sig P238 as a backup with a pair of spare 6 round mags in .380. Today, more often than not, I'm carrying a Glock 23 (13+1) and a pair of spare 13 round mags for a total of 40 rounds in .40 S&W. I sometimes pocket carry a Glock 27 as a backup but only when wearing something with large pockets. When I do carry the CZ now, I add a second spare mag.
In my case, one year ago I was mainly carrying a CZ 75 Compact (14+1) in 9mm with one spare 16 round magazine. I'd often carry a Sig P238 as a backup with a pair of spare 6 round mags in .380. Today, more often than not, I'm carrying a Glock 23 (13+1) and a pair of spare 13 round mags for a total of 40 rounds in .40 S&W. I sometimes pocket carry a Glock 27 as a backup but only when wearing something with large pockets. When I do carry the CZ now, I add a second spare mag.