Better than nothing, for sure. And sometimes a very small pistol is all that works.
But there are .380 that are almost as small, and it’s a much better round.
I’m a pilot and my shot placement has always sucked. I want whatever edge I can get.
Speaking of "better than nothing" (and "shot placement" as well ;^), I've always thought that KYJim's 'Rules of Carry' summarize things nicely:
1. Any gun is better than no gun.
2. A gun that is reliable is better than a gun that is not.
3. A hole in the right place is better than a hole in the wrong place.
4. A bigger hole is a better hole.
I will add another, that a lot of folks don't seem to consider:
5. Don't carry it, if you can't afford to lose it.
(And that relates to the tendency of LEOs to seize firearms, and the extreme difficulty involved in having the firearm returned to the owner, NOT to 'ditching' a gun like a common criminal... )
Shucks I was carrying a glock 26 9mm but have since switched to 40 s&w for self defense. I would have to have gotten a glock 27 but open carry is finally settled in AR case law so i have the full size 15 plus 1 Glock in 40.
My neighbor killed her husband with one round of a .22 short from about 20feet.
“I’m a pilot and my shot placement has always sucked”
Are you firing from the cockpit? ( : >)