Perhaps you shoot a lot of 9mm Luger pistols already, then a revolver chambered in the same caliber may be a deciding factor. Further, there are some revolvers chambered in .327 Federal Magnum that allow you to fit an extra round (due to the smaller cartridge diameter) in a similar size...
Another credible defense revolver is theTaurus450, a fixed sight short barrel revolver chambered in.45 Colt. This is a fast-handling, easy-packing revolver. The barrel also features ports that help reduce recoil. This revolver is less expensive than the Model 69 and, while not as smooth or ...
If you like the idea of a .45ACP caliber carry gun, but prefer revolvers over 1911 semi-auto pistols, Smith & Wesson has THE carry gun for you. It’s a member of S&W’s AirLite series, and it’s called theModel 325PD. I’m actually a big fan of Smith & Wesson’s AirLite Scan...
The bottom line here is that the more comfortable you feel with a caliber’s felt recoil, themore comfortable and accurately you will shoot. Getting off one well-placed round with the ability to follow up with equally on-target shots is far better than firing off five or six scattered shot...
While easy to conceal, the smaller, lighter and shorterthat any center fire handgun is,the more difficultit is to handle, work, aim, control and shoot accurately. None of the above eliminates any possibility. It is to give you the basic considerations of conceal carry handgun ownership, opera...
Can They Shoot? Since this is basically a big-bore sixgun designed for self-defense use, test-firing was done at the across-the-room distance of seven yards. For the .45 ACP six factory loads were used in testing and I was surprised at two things, actually three. The mild recoil, th...