These and other short-barreled J-frame guns are generally quite accurate for what they are, but they are for experienced shooters only, not beginners or someone who does not shoot regularly. Inexperienced handgunners will find them difficult to shoot well, subsequently blaming the gun as being inaccurate.

Shooting at 10 or 15 yards will serve only to mask many shooters' shortcomings. However, practicing at 25 yards will quickly reveal a shooter's deficiencies. Forget the "most gunfights occur at close range" mentality. If you can shoot well at distance, you can shoot even better up close.

Spend money on ammunition and time on the range learning to shoot. Stay away from anything +P. It kicks harder and only makes shooting more difficult with minimal gain in performance. Using laser sights or other gadgets won't replace learned and practiced skills.