[circlecity]

"I would never recommend anything but a revolver for anyone who does not shoot often and become very experienced."

And if you are inexperienced and don't shoot often then I would never recommend a caliber as big as either of these because you won't be able to hit the broad side of a barn unless its pure luck.

[TNoldman]

I sometimes use my 357 Revolver with 38+P in Self Defense Round as a Carry Gun. Other times a 1911 45 ACP Cocked and Locked.

[ImJustAnotherOkie]

I take my wife and daughter out shooting occasionally. They love the heft of a .357 tempered using .38spc.

Just every once in a while I’ll slip in a .357 with the .38’s.

I just tell them I’m checking their grip, but it always makes them jump and I get a dirty look.