I know as silly as it sounds, but yes. It was all that I could afford at the time. I also perfer revolvers, they don’t fail nearly as much as a semiauto, and I really like the way they look and feel in my hands.
Semper Fi,
I agree with you about the revolvers. Everyone loves pistols, but revolvers have a number of advantages of which you mentioned one. I think that the main drawback people site with revolvers is they carry less rounds than an average pistol and take longer to reload. However, there are speed clips and I have read many studies that show that in the unlikely event you will have to use your firearm you usually only fire a few rounds and it’s over. Extended firefights don’t usually happen at the local McDonalds, even in Detroit and Chicago!
Of course being a former jarhead I do have a Springfield 1911. I love it and carry it from time to time in colder weather with a jacket on.