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Danny,
Why a .40? If that is what you already have in calibers and want to keep buying all the same ammo... .45 has better knock down and less distance travel. We are worried about backdrop, right? .357 or .38 will do a very fine job. Certain types of 9mm and .380auto can be had that tend to stay inside your target not just travel through like an FMJ. All FMJ rounds tend to want to keep traveling leading to the issue of backdrop.
Take a look at a Colt 38 special or something similar (S&W has some nice small framed revolvers). Very accurate, 350 or less range buying used at gun shows from an individual. If you need more than three shots you are in VERY grave trouble to begin with. People in general are much more accurate with a revolver versus a semi and the only reason to use this tool is to defend yourself. Accuracy counts, ability to shoot large number of rounds quickly does no good if you can't hit what you are shooting at.
If it "has" to be a semi-auto, Browning has some very nice weapons. Sigs are OK as are Walthers. My Wife's Glock has been a dream. I DO NOT like S&W semis, but that is me. I ALWAS stress with semis, keep them CLEAN and VERY WELL SERVICED!!!
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David
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