It was Huggs, wasn't it?
I don't own any weapons at the moment. Definitely would like to in the near future. What do you recommend for a southpaw?
You guessed right. 
Depends on what you are looking for; pistol, rifle, or shotgun.
Pistol.
Pistol is always a solid first choice because it automatically covers all roles. It is both adequate for home defense, and small and concealable enough to not be a physical/legal burden should the need arise to carry a firearm outside of the home.
The best thing to do is to go to a range and rent/try a variety of pistols to see which caliber and design suits you best .
Everybody has a perfect caliber . It's all a matter of finding it . There are simply far too many women who are led to believe they can only shoot a small firearm adequately, and too many men who get firearms in calibers too large for them to manage effectively in a defensive situation.
It's about what you shoot effectively and accurately. It's about being comfortable and confident in your ability with the particular firearm and cartridge that suit you best. Don't let anyone tell you what works best for you. Your body and the guns will do that for you.
It was Huggs, wasn't it?
I don't own any weapons at the moment. Definitely would like to in the near future. What do you recommend for a southpaw?
You guessed right. Depends on what you are looking for; pistol, rifle, or shotgun.
Pistol.
Glocks are a great starter pistol. They are highly affordable and come in several calibers and sizes.
Yeah, as long as you don't shoot lead or get them in .40
