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briandg · January 23, 2018, 10:16 AM

Double action revolver is best, imo. 38 special. Full sized 'police' style.
You've been showered with information.

This revolver is something that you can count on. Load it, set it down.

No safety, no empty chamber, you lift it up and bull the trigger. You can't forget a step, can't leave an empty chamber, limp wrist, loosen the magazine, etc. You have six rounds of powerful ammo. Reloading takes skill, that's a drawback.

My suggestion.

January 23, 2018, 10:16 AM	#38
briandg Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2010 Posts: 5,468	Double action revolver is best, imo. 38 special. Full sized 'police' style. You've been showered with information. This revolver is something that you can count on. Load it, set it down. No safety, no empty chamber, you lift it up and bull the trigger. You can't forget a step, can't leave an empty chamber, limp wrist, loosen the magazine, etc. You have six rounds of powerful ammo. Reloading takes skill, that's a drawback. My suggestion. __________________ None.