Personally, I think people who cheap out on a carry pistol are nuts, but again, that's just my opinion.
Even Glocks have had enough reported reliability problems lately for me to move away from them. The only carry pistol I would consider currently is a H&K or J-frame/LCR .38spl.
I am picky about it.
Elaborate. That is my go-to defensive item.
I wish I could locate that video again, but I can’t. So be it.