What is the Best Handgun Caliber?

Many people ask what is the best handgun caliber? This is a difficult question to answer for many reasons. For the purpose of this discussion we will stick to general use. Most law enforcement agencies prefer the 40 S&W or 45 ACP. This is due to the stopping power of the 40 S&W and the 45 ACP, but this is not necessarily what most people consider to be a priority. In general you really should not consider anything smaller than a 9mm for home protection, but remember that when it comes to home protection the key is accuracy rather than stopping power. The 9mm is also relatively easy to shoot for both men and women. Remember that the best handgun caliber is the one that you're most comfortable with.