Just having a gun is much better preparation that just not having a gun.
"Being prepared" depends upon what the definition of what "being prepared" is.
My point is, having the gun without having the skills and experience (preparation) to use it, isnt being prepared. You simply have a gun.
First; I choose not to be in a gunfight.
Second; I choose both guns.
Third; I choose the LCP, because I've never shot a P226.
First, if possible, so do I.
Second, If I had to make a choice for a coming gunfight, with no hesitation or question, my choice would be the 226.
Third, if all that youre familiar with and are capable with is the LCP, then that would probably be the better choice, for you. Sucks to be you, but its what you know. If it were all I had, Id be glad I had it, but it wouldnt be my choice, if a choice were available.
Something that never seems to be addressed here with these little guns is, and contrary to what many seem to believe, they are NOT beginners or inexperienced shooter weapons. They require a lot more from the user than the larger guns, and thats basing things on an experienced shooter. Yet they seem to be constantly recommended to people who are inexperienced, and/or wont practice with them, as a valid choice.
And the one question that really seems to piss the people off who insist they are a viable primary weapon is, when you ask, since you carry it, how much time and effort, in regular and realistic practice, do you put into being competent and proficient with them. The answer is usually crickets.
By all means, carry what you want and are good with, and in any way you may be called on to use it, but for your sake, and ours, be realistic in your assessment of what "good" is.