Dogfish and Chrome/22, both great posts and I can see both points. For anyone else reading this, BE SAFE, BE LEGAL, GET TRAINING. Being in the law enforcement business, I have seen first hand what inexperienced people can do and will do with sidearms, and can say that if you don't spend one day every two weeks at a range training with it, you shouldn't pack it. Get a concealed weapon's permit also, you don't want the Game Warden coming after you, it is a hefty fine, and you will lose your firearm.