Discussions of the size and caliber of a “proper” handgun are never ending. While this is a good thing, it often gets out of hand with strong, confusing opinions. Let’s sort this out, while showcasing a brand new pistol designed for personal protection.

To simplify, there are two types of handguns—big ones and small ones. These include revolvers and self-loading pistols and we’ll only deal with small self-loading pistols here.