RE: .40 cal s&w
 

Whatever you do get one that feels good in your hand. I think a 40 or a 45 caliber would be great caliber wise. Good luck. Tell us what you get.

RE: .40 cal s&w
 

Winchester model 1300 Defender 12 gauge, half the price and you don't need to worry about stray or mis-placed bullets. Rem model 870 is a good choice as well.

RE: .40 cal s&w
 

I just bought a Glock 30 last weekend at a gun show and am really impressed. I've owned 4-5 Glocks before, but this is my first .45. I had narrowed it down to the Glock and the Para Ordinance LDA CCW, but the Para is about $300 more than the Glock. I really like the Para, but I can't see how I could shoot it any better than what I bought. Plus, I spent the extra $300 bucks on a Ruger 50th Anniversary Single Six...Momma is pissed.