re: Handgun Recommendation $500-$600

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357 mag doesn't provide that much different wounf than a 9 mm.

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I disagree with this. The 357 power is much greater. 357 has a much better one stop shot record in shootings.

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9 mm with more rounds fired at a faster rate for the win.

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I agree with holding more rounds is a plus for a 9mm. But learning the in's and out's of a semi is more difficult than learning a revolver. For example just having a misfire with either gun. For a revolver all you do is pull the trigger again and the gun shoots. For a semi pulling the trigger multi times will do nothing and this would be an easy thing to do with an attacker is approaching you fast. This could be life threatening for someone who does not know how to properly work a semi pistol. The revolver is more durable and reliable. Some of the S&W revolvers hold 8 rounds and in my opinion woukd make a great self defense weapon that could double as a woods gun too. 100 years from now you can pass your revolver down to family members while the plastic semi handgun is going to be recycled into a disposable tooth brush.


Just giving a few points for a revolver. Having a 9mm semi pistol is a great choice for you and your wife/girlfriend too. Just be sure you take a class or have a knowledgable friend teach you about the gun.