Fully agree! Though I am fairly accurate with several automatics, a .38 Special revolver resides on my nightstand. Simply put, if suddenly awakened at 3AM by an intruder, I don't want to ensure that a round is chambered in an auto AND I don't want to leave one chambered either. Just personal preference on my part. I don't anticipate needing 17+ rounds in such an encounter.
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I'm not sure how I could disagree with this any more than I do. To avoid knowing if a shell is chambered always carry chambered, always be chambered if loaded. To avoid the possibility of an accidental firing like cops are apt to do, carry double action only, who needs a hair trigger when you are nervous anyway.
My rule number 1 when looking for a carry gun is getting one you will carry ALL THE TIME.
While I love most 45’s they are big bully's that will stop most anything they hit, but, they are also big and unwieldy, so big you will not likely carry it all the time.
You don't need a professional to train you past the basics, just go shoot and shoot often until you are good at it and then shoot often some more and keep it up.
Almost any of the brands mentioned here so far will be ok for most situations. I really like Keltec because they have a clip that will allow you to carry inside your pants at your belt, no holster needed. You simply blouse your shirt up a little to cover the hilt and your completely concealed. Keltec also has a repair policy that is outstanding, I have used it. They were quick and did a nice job on my PF-9.
I'm ok with 9mm, I like 38 special better and revolvers for girls that can't pull the slide. Of course if you always carry chambered you don't have to worry about pulling the slide do you.
The more you practice the more comfortable and accurate you will be if you ever have to use. I reiterate, if you are going to carry carry all the time.
And what do you do with the revolver on that concern?