I dislike pistols, don't like shooting them, and would take my AR-7 over either one of my carries if I was ever in a fire-fight.
Gets down to ugly, I'll pick up something in a 7.62x39 or NATO, depending on what is around. If it gets ugly, they will be available.
/johnny
DUDE! (as my stepdaughters would say)
Back in the day, I had an AR-7. Fell in love at first sight. Henry Arms now makes them, and I found one locally, at a Dick's of all places.
Trying to talk The Bride into buying one. Maybe as a wedding gift?
Up to about 30 yards, if I have the option, I’m sticking with my 12 gauge. Hard to miss the target & you can’t beat the intimidation factor.