Two questions.

I don't have a concealed permit (and depending on where I live may have a hard time getting one). But if I do what is you opinion of pistol reliability. I've gone target shooting with .45's and 9mm and I have not been impressed with reliability. Both for jamming and other odd things (like the rear sight getting knocked out of alignment from regular firing).

Second what do you think about laser sights? They're coming out with ones that are easier and easier to integrate into a gun. It would seem to be an advantage as you could focus more on the attacker than on your sight picture.