If you are comfortable shooting it, it's easy to pack, and reliable, then why not carry it? My only reservation is that it does not appear to be that much smaller than something like a Kel Tec in .32 or .380. I guess you have to realistically assess your threat. If you routinely hike in areas frequented by bad guys, then maybe more gun is in order. But if your chances of running into a thug is judged remote, then I think your choice is a good one. Either way, you are probably right to not plan on collecting much game with any of the so-called "mouse guns".