Best weapon for Concealed Carry advise

I also love the small guns. Have a few of everything, .22, .32, .38, 380 and up.
I researched the 380. Seems there's quite a few documented cases of big heavy guys, or with heavy clothing that were shot with several 380 rounds and never slowed them down.
Unfortunately if you shoot to stop a threat, and just wound them, he's gonna show up in court with a haircut and suit (cause his Hoodie now has holes in it) lol, and make your life a living hell...
But, it's a great summer carry gun
plus, I wouldn't want to get shot by one to find out.