[Vinnie]

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

Amen.
Also your bedside piece.
Awoken in the middle of the night. Is there a round in the chamber? safety off? magazine in and locked?
And just the stress of the situation. You need the foolproof piece with the long stiff trigger pull. No 'it went off accidentally' stuff.

.357 with .38+P hollowpoints. (save your ears)

[Big Red Badger]

.38 +P JHP thru a 4” stainless RUGER,
That’s a joy to Shoot!