small cal.'s HP or FMJ

[Leadbutt]

This is an age old question,, and its been discussed/cussed for as long.

Do a search on the INTERNET for Doc Roberts and a company called Ammo lab{ out of biss} but there resting was cached.

Then buy some ammo and test your pistols.

22's and 25's are about a dead heat as far as what round , just remember your at the bottom of the barrel for a self defense gun.

32's are a better step up, and the Winchester silver tips are a good round.

380 9mm Mak is the area you really see a better selection of JHP's that will work, like the Golden Sabers from Remington Gold Dots and XTP's from the others

But I would strongly suggest that if its not a pistol you have already and are looking to purchase one for carry to look at the smaller 9mm Like the newer Kel-Tec's Kahrs and even the glock 26

The 26 mite be a tad larger for pocket carry depending on dress style, but the other two are prime pocket rockets, plus if you happen to live in state that forbids JHP's you mite be able to use the Cor-Bon Power Ball..