What types of handgun (and calibres) are best suited to self-defence?
Revolvers and Pistols are both common. By ammo type, for self defense, the most common ones are For Pistols : 9mm luger, 40SW, 45 APC, 380 ACP (in europe, it is called 9mm short) For Revolvers : 32 long, 32 magnum, 38 special, 357 magnum, 44 special, 45 long colt, and for some folks, even the 44 magnum Common brands are For Pistols: Glock, Springfield XD, Beretta, Smith and Wesson, Ruger, SigSaur, H&K, CZ, Browning, Kahr, Walther, 1911 clones by many makers For Revolvers: Taurus, Ruger, Smith and Wesson, Dan Wesson, Colt Normally, concealed carry refers to having the gun carried in a way that a casual observer cannot see. This is often done with a holster on a belt, but the body of the holster and gun are inside the wasteband of your pants, and a shirt is overtop it. Another common way is to have a pistol on your belt, but back by your kidney, and wear a sportcoat or other long garment to cover it. Some people use an ankle hoster, a fanny pack with special compartment, simply put the g
