bullseye308
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I carry what I shoot well enough to be comfortable with in the event I am ever forced to use it defensively. I am proficient with my Glock 17 and Springfield Range Officer 9mm and carry one or the other daily. I prefer the extra capacity of the Glock, but I shoot the Range Officer a little more accurately and have 10 rounders for it. Either pistol is carried with 2 spare mags as the magazine is the weakest link in the system and even if the mag fails it still carries extra ammo should it be needed.
With the mob violence, riots, and general stupidity going on the last few years, the chance of needing more than 3 rounds has increased a bit. Still the odds of you ever having to use a gun defensively are still so incredibly slim that the debate of how many rounds, what caliber, and reloads or not are about even in usefulness and pointlessness. Carry what you shoot well, in a capable caliber, with whatever amount of extra ammo you are comfortable with and have a nice day. Worry more about diet, exercise, stress relief.
With the mob violence, riots, and general stupidity going on the last few years, the chance of needing more than 3 rounds has increased a bit. Still the odds of you ever having to use a gun defensively are still so incredibly slim that the debate of how many rounds, what caliber, and reloads or not are about even in usefulness and pointlessness. Carry what you shoot well, in a capable caliber, with whatever amount of extra ammo you are comfortable with and have a nice day. Worry more about diet, exercise, stress relief.