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StuartJ:
After renting 3 different semi automatics I bought a  .38 special revolver.   Had I known about mag speed loaders I would probably have gotten a .22 pistol. Since I'm mostly shooting at paper targets.

If I had to I could defend myself with the revolver.   If I can't stop a house breaker with 6 rounds then I can hit him over the head with it since its made of steel not plastic. Most likely I won't have to do either.

I have a small collection of knives and swords. I was into collecting blades years ago. I should probably try to sell them to pay for more guns or ammo.

CC:
Greybeard- great advice.

CustomSatellite:

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I was trained on a Beretta 92FS because that's what we were issued. I always pulled every first qual double action shot because my finger was too short to reach the trigger and I had to roll my hand around the grip to reach it. I bought a Beretta 96 thinking I was trained to shoot the 92 and the 40 was a superior round in the early 90s. I wasn't as proficient with the 96 but still shot it OK. It wasn't until a range officer a few years later watched how I shot the 96 and handed me a glock 22. I used it to qualify and until a year ago, never looked back. I started shooting and loading 9mm a year ago because my wife requested it and started shooting and subsequently carrying a glock 19. I can shoot the g22 fast and very accurately but I shoot the 19 even better which amazed me. I sold the Beretta to buy my own g22 and just bought another 96 a couple months ago because I still consider it a fine weapon. Guess what.....my fingers are still too short so it won't be a carry gun but it is fun to shoot. Bottom line is to pay attention to what fits and is comfortable to shoot. You will shoot it more and be more proficient. I love the 40 but it's obviously not for everyone. I also handload so it is easier on my pocketbook.

cz75shooter:

--- Quote from: BigD75 on April 22, 2017, 11:54:33 AM ---So I have a question for everyone, as I "still" have yet to purchase my 1st firearm, (because I want to make sure I get the correct one) I am in debate as to what I want, a revolver or a semi-automatic pistol.

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I like revolvers, but for a first gun I'd go one of two ways:

1) .22 caliber pistol (Ruger Mk III/IV, or something fun but less accurate/reliable like SR-22), followed by a second handgun in a proper defensive caliber. A .22 is a great way to learn to shoot with relatively cheap ammo, and you can focus on fundamentals with a gun that's not intimidating and less likely to make you develop a flinch reflex.

2) 9mm handgun. If you're really going to own just one gun, it should be a 9mm. 9mm is an effective defensive round, but a lot easier to control than other popular calibers like .40 and .45. It's not as cheap as .22, but it's still cheap enough to shoot a lot for practice.

ILoveCats:
I appreciate pistols too, but the usual "pistol versus revolver" forum thread counterpoint that "revolvers can jam too!" is malarkey. A good, clean revolver sitting in the bedside table and loaded with quality ammo is going to fire its six, seven or eight rounds without jamming. Maybe your probability of a revolver jam in that situation is one in many thousands.

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