Welcome!

I went with the M&P 9c for home defense / carry weapon. For me, this is "it".

My wife uses a Smith & Wesson 649 Bodyguard that she keeps loaded with some .38 +P rounds, but she has the option of using .357 rounds when she gets to be more comfortable with it. She *loves* this gun and will never part with it. For her, this is "it".

I would suggest either (or both!) of these to anyone looking for a home defense or carry weapon.

If you go with a Glock 9mm be sure you research the FTE issues that the newer Glock 9mm's are having.

Some people say that a good 12gauge shotgun is the best home defense weapon that you can get. I do not yet have one, but I plan on adding 1 later this year.