AUTO for me
I used to carry J frame size, 5 shot revolvers, but have switched to semi auto pistols instead.
I go with an alloy framed SIG 232 equipped with night sights, in .380ACP. This gun has excellent handling, mild recoil and for a small gun, just amazing accuracy. I have shot 150 out of 150 qualification drills with it. It has also been 100% reliable.
When the SIG is to big, I carry a BERETTA Tomcat in .32ACP. I used this gun for several years and then my ex-wife just had to have it, so I bought another.
Like the SIG, it has proven accurate and easy to shoot. It cannot match the reliability of the SIG with all ammo, but using AGUILLA or S&B fmj for practice and COR BON Powerball for carry has proven to be an excellent choice.
The BERETTA is lighter and more compact than the J frames and the SIG is about the same weight and only slightly bulkier.
Both guns are easy to shoot, which is something I cannot say about some of the other small autos and revolvers. I shot the RUGER LC9 and KAHR CW9 and would not shoot them again, if I have a choice.
Jim