My EDC is a glock 26 and my backup is a Taurus 380.
I have several that I keep handy tho.
If we are talking shotguns my go to is a mossberg 500. Cheap dependable unbreakable!
You worked for sti? That is really cool what did you do there? I always wanted to get a job in the firearms industry. I'm an amateur gunsmith. Do alot stuff for myself not licensed I dont do anything for money or anything illegal. I have a lot fun with it. I have build several custom rifles customized a few others.