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I initially chose a .40 because I felt that 9 was slightly underpowered. I have changed my mind, and gone actually to the opposite side. I now prefer 380.
There is a constant trade off. Size and ease of carry--the .40 is a tad too big for pocket carry, which is my preferred method out of necessity.
380 is much more controllable (for me) and I can fire much more rapidly and accurately.
Throw in too, the fact that I really like my Colt Mustang and can find some good to perhaps excellent self defense rounds for it.
If I were to get another gun, I would have a tough choice as to which one--probably either a p3at or a 642, and that choice would dictate the caliber.
For us ordinary civilians who will likely never ever have to use our weapons, ease of carry and convenience are important factors in picking the gun, and therefore the caliber.
The caliber question is a bit like asking the ordinary commuter if he would rather have a Honda Civic or a Ford Expedition. It just all depends. Everyone's situation is a little different. That's why the manufacturers produce such a wide array of guns and ammo.
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