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The 3 major and basic concerns for folks when selecting a firearm whether for self-defense or close protection should be:<br><br>Caliber - Accuracy - Reliability<br><br>Accuracy- Is a direct result of weapons training as well as the component you can most impact. Today's modern guns are very accurate straight from the maker. Accuracy is just not attained throughout the gun but through the operator.<br><br>So it's important to train, train, train to be accurate. Then in addition to training whenever you will be in a stressful situation your probably will not be as accurate when you are at the range. So train and train some more.<br><br>Caliber- I am a firm believer that many people should consider shooting the largest caliber and heaviest load that they can shoot accurately. Caliber has no affect if you cannot shoot accurately and hit your target/threat.<br><br>I highly recommend nothing smaller then a [https://capstone-cs.eng.utah.edu/jasonwrogers 9mm], 9mm,.40,.45 are my favorite calibers. With these calibers you are provided stopping power. Accuracy should always be more important than caliber.<br><br>Reliability- Today's modern guns are built with good standards and are mostly reliable. Choosing the handgun manufacturer can be difficult sometimes. Do your research and select a manufacturer who is handguns will with stand up to the pressure of everyday use for training and practice.<br><br>The very last thing you want is an unreliable handgun when you need it the most. So please review your handgun manufacturers and due your investigation. I have listed four very respectable gun manufacturers: