my Ruger LCP is a constant companion. loaded up with Remington Golden Saber, 102 gr. the round is good enough. is it the only gun i carry? no. is it a trustworthy BUG? yes. i know for a fact, the bang for your buck stops here. the .380 is a small but effective close range (3'8") round. do i think its the ultimate gun to carry? no. if i can't carry anything else, it fills that role. my usual not at work carry is my glock 19, and my trusty old 442. the LCP rides in a galco ankle glove as #3. when i cant take the 19, the 442 moves to a combat master, the 638 goes front pocket, and the LCP stays home. i love and trust my LCP. that said, i'll go for my j-frames first. i got three rounds off with it in SD, and the gentleman in question is still alive. that said, so am i...