Some time ago, B'rer Fretwell convinced me that my choice of a .357 MAG
revolver was the *wrong* firearm for the night table, because if I ever
had to use it, even if I hit the intruder, everyone else would be
rendered deaf, the rounds are so loud. I thought about this for a while,
and tested Fretwell's theory at the indoor and outdoor ranges I
frequent. Without muffs.

As much as I hate to admit it, Fretwell was right this one time.

So, I sold the revolver to a buddy for a good price and he also bought
my Henry Big Boy .357 MAG rifle I just wasn't using. I used some of the
proceeds to pick up a 9mm Walther PPQ M2 TAC, shown in the accompanying
photo I swiped from a Walther site. With a suppressor fitted, it's not
much louder than a .22LR that's been "suppressor-ized," and therefore
usable inside without fear of rendering anyone deaf. It's the same
suppressor I used on my 9mm CZ Scorpion Carbine.

I'm going to fit a small "tactical" light to the rails on the underside
of the lower.

New pistol has a pretty nice trigger and appears to be accurate. I got
the "Maryland" version, with three 10-round mags. Mine has the Vortex
Venom red dot attached, looks pretty much like the red dot sight in
Walther's photo.

https://flic.kr/p/RieMq7