[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by ledhedsymbols

While I gave a nickel's worth earlier, I thought I should point out that I agree with this statement.

It also bears pointing out that 9mm ammunition is still substantially less expensive than .38 special and much less than .357 when I have looked in the last few months. Also, if concealed carry is something you are considering I will say that .38 +P and .357 is zero fun to shoot out of a snub nosed revolver. I find the single stack modern 9mm much easier to handle.

I've got a Jones for that M&P shield in 9mm. I shot one a year ago or so, and was really impressed with it. Great option if you intend to carry concealed.

This is true, 9mm is the cheapest round that you could also consider for home defense. But .38 SPL isn't bad, especially considering that a .45 1911 has been suggested on this thread. He didn't list CCH on the criteria, so that wasn't my thought process. A 686+ in 4" or 6" is fantastic fun to shoot, I can imagine that a snub nose is less so. Of course my Sig 938 is great for CCH but also not all that much fun to shoot.