I carry a glock 23 (40 cal, compact), though I'm tempted to swap out for a glock 27 (40 cal, sub-compact). I'm 6'4 so the 23 works, but I think the 27 would be a bit easier to conceal (I need to see if I can actually shoot the 27 though....) I like the magazine capacity of my 23 (13+1), stopping power, and the availability/cost of the .40. My wife can also handle it well and she's small framed / 100 lbs.
I do love shooting my buddies G32C though, something about the sound of the compensated barrel. The .357 has incredible stopping power, I just don't like the cost. I help him out by giving him my .40 brass though for his reloads.
But if you're talking strictly home defense, stick with a shotgun and keep it readily available. No better weapon for home defense. Pistols in home defense situations are only for getting to a better gun.
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