re: OT - Handgun recommendations?

My husband got me a S&W .38 Special and use hollow points. Heavier bullet with more power and lighter weight gun than a 9mm. Of course you are limited to 5 shots but for home defense you shouldn't need more than that. And no worry about jamming which can happen with a clip with hollow points. He has a Browning 9mm and it jams when he uses hollow points.