[B.N.Real]

A double action 38 special/357 revolver three inch (at least,for a beginner) inch barrel.

You can readily see it's loaded.

It is easy to unload.

It is simple to operate.

Can be kept loaded almost indefinitely.

Is ready to shoot at a moments notice without any safeties to operate(if necessary,it can be stored in a small gun case-some are availible with simple to open keypad locks on them).

The double action mechanism is it's safety.

It is cheap to learn how to shoot with and is powerful enough to defend oneself and family with.

The barrel length should be three inches and up for a beginner.

It makes the gun easier to be accurate with.

And modern revolvers can come equipped with a lock inside the frame itself or stored with a cable lock to make them even safer.

Simple to use,easy to see if it's loaded and does not require a degree in gun function to keep working or to shoot it.

The Revolver wins everytime.