[thefactor]

You could put a revolver in a swamp for a year, come back, load it up and it'll fire with no issue. And they are cheaper. Those are the pros.

The cons of a revolver? They hold less rounds (6 as opposed to a semi-auto that can hold 10 or so) and the MAY be less comfortable to conceal due to the bulge of the cylinder. But recent advances have made revolvers slimmer.

I have less experience with revolver calibers but they come in .45, .357, .44, etc... Lots of stopping power so the extra capacity may not be necessary.

Good luck. Don't be intimidated. Firearms are a tool like any other.

[Logic n' Reason]

I'll look at both...probably should test fire both. The last time I handled a weapon such as these was in the military...many, many long years ago.

But...given the direction of this country and its failed leadership...I think its high time I prepare myself for ALL eventualities...or at least as many as I can.