I get what you are saying but i have seen videos on the net where point blank range shootouts end in nobody getting hit. Its all about shot placement. If ou shoot someone in the leg 15x they will prob be able to sit there and shoot back. I used to carry a .40 and i switched to a 380, i don't feel any less safe by not having that extra size. He'll my gf carries a .32 and she is a good shot so i really don't worry about her much.