[Lurker]

A 5 or 6 shot revolver chambered for .357 magnum. Load it with .38 Special rounds. Practice and carry with those rounds.

Taurus and S & W make good pistols. Either brand will serve you for the rest of your life.

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[sgtbono2002]

this is my choice also the 38 ammo is a lot cheaper for practice firing, although I use the 357 ammo when I am not practicing. Semi -auto's sometimes jam and if your weapon is for slef- defense you dont need to shoot a lot of bullets , just one that fires simply and easily, and hits what you point it at. Revolvers always fire, just cock 'er back and let 'er rip.