I have one that I bought for off road motorcycle trips. it rides in my gear along with basic tools and snacks. I paid $189 OTD a few years ago. I take it to the range along with my other firearms and have shot around 250 rounds through it, it has been 100% reliable. The trigger is heavy and the...
First line of defense is my 120lb cur, then pistol with light, then either a 12ga or AR, depending. I think the gun you grab in the middle of the night should be the one you've practiced the most with and shoot well with.
I have both, and haven't had any issues with either. I have a RO elite champion light weight in 9mm, and its very light, and have had zero problems with it.