Howdy,
You that have been around a while have probably heard me tell the "Alligator in the bassboat" story.
Two brother in laws, a Beretta 21 in LR, me and eight to ten feet of uninvited alligator in a fishing boat.
I really liked the 21. It shot good, worked all the time and was a treat to carry. I sold it as soon as we got back from vacation.
If I leave home armed anymore it is the 457 or a bigger 45.
It made a believer out of me.
My advice is carry as much gun as you can. If you ever need it you will be glad you did.
Thanks
Mike