Well I’m a revolver guy and have grudgingly put up with have a couple semi autos.
22’s are the exception. High Standard HD’s in the beginning then they went away and now the Walther P 22 is a fun little pocket pistol.
But, I shoot 38, 357, 44, 45’s, 480 and in the last few years have added the 32’s in the mix.
Never could see the need for the semi’s. Picked up a couple of 9mm, then added a few more, then non Colt 45’s.
I don’t do 41 mags and never will. So I’m thinking this translates to 40 S&W and 10mm as well.
With the improvement in 9mm bullet design especially in casting with Powder Coating, the 9 is much more versatile than with previous offerings when self defense is a consideration.
The only 9mm I shoot well is the Beretta 92FS. But I’m working on it. It’s a big gun. Looking at the Sig 365, I think that’s the one, where size for CC and capacity is larger enough, both considerations come together nicely.
But 40, 10mm, 357 Sig, 41 mag, just no. Not enough lifetime left to be distracted from the fine calibers I need to concentrate on.
Now for a carry gun, my preference would be to skip right over the 40’s and go with a Smith 4 inch 1950 model 22-4 in 45 ACP. Nice package.
Other options for lighter and smaller are Smith model 60 and SP101.
But that’s just me. I have more than enough calibers to keep me busy.