briansmithwins
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This makes no sense to me. Anyone who is comfortable carrying a handgun chambered in 9x19 for SD ought to be equally comfortable using a carbine chambered in 9x19 for the same purpose, as it's only going to be more effective. Yes, over-penetration may be more common, but if one follows the four rules, penetration needn't warrant any more or less consideration regardless of the platform.
We carry pistols because they are easy to carry, not because they are particulary effective. If I'm going to put up with carbine weight and bulk, I want a more effective cartridge, like 555 NATO or 7.62x39.
BSW