I purchased a Ruger .357 Magnum in 2004, and am entirely happy with the choice.
Instead of just an ARRRGGHHHH, what are your thoughts / recommendations?
Which Ruger did you get? I was always partial to the SP101, though I’ve never bought one. I do have a dozen or so S&W J, K, L and N frames in the safe and love them all.
My primary carry for years has been a 5 shot .38 J frame. Recently I’ve taken to carrying a .32 J frame six shot snubbie. I’ve confident enough in my shot placement to make the hot little .32s count.
Bad advice may be deadly, and may bring certain legal problems in civil court.
I will not give selection advice in a forum context, and recommend that anyone wanting to purchase a weapon go to a local range affiliated with the IDPA (International Defensive Pistol Association)watch, listen and ask questions of the shooters, who will be happy to assist in a safe and educated setting.
If one does not train well and seriously the risks multiply exponentially and disaster is nearby.
There. I have said my piece. Now can I scream?
AAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!