Defensive handgun recommendations

I wrote this article a while back on the semi-automatic Glock 17 (caliber 9mm).

For revolver aficionados (and I am one) Terence Gillespie favors the Ruger SP101 (caliber .357 Magnum). A handy lever-action carbine in .357 Magnum, such as the Marlin Model 1894 (my personal choice) or the Winchester Model 1892 (not currently produced by Winchester, but many high-quality clones are available) makes a wonderful companion piece for woods bumming, hunting, plinking, and self-defense. The carbine may be preferred in those jurisdictions where handgun ownership is prohibited or excessively onerous.

Both handguns are rugged, reliable, and accurate. You won't go wrong with either one.