Thanks for the input. Being a first time owner, I would prefer a piece that is as least complex and easy to use as possible. I've been told Revolver's work well for a first timer. How would you compare a .38 double action Revolver vs. a Glock?

 

I'm with CFC; Glock 19 is one of the best carry weapons ever. If you want some firearms and weapons concealment training, fly out here to OK.

 

Revolvers are very simple to use and clean. A .38 special is a good defense round, especialy in +P. The downside to a revolver is the width of the cylinder, which will dictate the concealability. A double action revolver will be ready to fire every time you pull the trigger (unless there is a bad round). If there is a bad round, pull the trigger again and the cylinder will rotate another round to fire. It will never jam due to a feeding issue or an ejection issue like a semi-auto may.

For a revolver, I recommend getting a smaller framed .357 such as the Ruger SP101. You can shoot .38 out of it but it leaves the option of shooting 357 as well. I own a Ruger GP but that's because I don't need to conceal it and the bigger frame makes the 357 rounds super soft to shoot.

 

^That is the upside to a Glock. I have over 10K rounds through them (probably more, but that is a conservative #), and have never EVER had one stoppage or failure to feed/fire unless I had a bad magazine. Even dirty and gunked up, Glock gets the job done. Just my $0.02...

 

^The one place where a revolver has a Glock beat is there will be no issue with a bad magazine. That said, any magazine that I carry with me has been tested dozens of times in the gun I carry it for.

 

I agree about the magazine issues. Any mag can go bad though. If you're interested in a revolver, there are several titanium hammerless options out there. Either way, I think your best bet is to head to your local range, rent a few pieces that interest you, shoot them, maybe get a lesson, and go from there.

 

There is my Ruger 4" GP100 next to my Ed Brown EC Commander sized 1911. The GP is a very large frame for a 357.

 

This with night sights = game over.

 

Yea I agree with the glock, however i honestly think anything over a 9mm is only for the self confidence of the shooter. A 9mm has fine stopping power, its cheap, and very easy to fire.

DO NOT GET A REVOLVER for your first time, they hurt like hell to shoot, and are very heavy ect...

It all really depends on what feels best in your hand, if you want to get a full sized pistol or a compact, and how they shoot for you. Just go to a gun store and im sure the guy there will be knowledgeable enough to help you. You want to be confident in your own gun, not confident that other people like it.

on that note however the glock 26 is great to shoot, compact, and lightweight, just be sure to get the magazine extender to fit your hand.

 

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