[Afterguard]

If you are only going to have one gun for personal protection carrying the S&W 642 may be the best. .38 Special defense loads are readily available and very affordable. They are pretty snappy and not much fun for a long day at the range but when you need a gun it will work every time

[Magnum44]

If you are only going to have one gun for personal protection

THAT is definitely not my problem...LOL