[Freebird]

I am in the same boat. I turn my head slightly. If you can shoot with both eyes open then all the better. Just remember, when in a hurry, go for the FRONT sight first or only (if it comes to it). Also remember that when talking gun, EVERYBODY is an expert and will have a different opinion. An open mind works best.

I like larger calibers for concealed carry b/c I am a freak who doesn't fully trust hollow-point in semi-autos (no matter the price of the weapon). I like hollow-point in the pipe and ball ammo for f/u. I know that I have just stepped on a proverbial land-mine here but this is just my opinion, for me alone and not for gospel.

As long as you are comfortable with the gun and the caliber then that is all that counts. (for the record though, I do like an old quote from one of the gun mags, that said that the .380 is a popular carry carry caliber not because people like it but rather because people compromised and settled on it).

Good Luck!