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Old April 13, 2014, 08:30 AM   #27
SFsc616171
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re: beginner's gun advice --answer to OP

Hi.

.38 special is a very good cartridge for a beginner, in a full size revolver, and here is why:

1. You are going to be learning basic pistol marksmanship. A steady, stable revolver is great for that.
2. You are going to be learning how to correctly squeeze the trigger. A double action revolver will give you that feedback, as well as being able to tell if you are doing one of several things you might not catch.
3. There is enough bang and boom with out banging your wrist.
4. You can acquire any number of choices of used service revolvers, and still have money to spend for ammunition, and range time.

.38 special in a snubnose revolver has been the choice for many years, and will still do the job, for years to come, for concealment .... once you get the basics down, first.
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