Yes, you’re correct, I am a female. Thanks for the info.
Years ago I shot a variety of guns with my former finance and his friends (target shooting in an area away from people and animals). Some of the automatics almost landed me on my backside because of the recoil (was probably the magnum ;-). I don’t recall, and may be wrong, but I seem to remember there wasn’t a safety on an auto but there is on a revolver (I can see it in my mind even now) and that was something that made me more comfortable.
Interesting about your female friend. There are shooting ranges in the area, I’ll check out going to one to see if I can do some ‘testing’.
Appreciate your responses and advice.
Best,
SC
Other way around, generally. Revolvers do not have a safety catch while automatics/self-loaders generally do. You may be remembering the cylinder release on the revolver, which allows the cylinder to swing out for loading/unloading.