I started shooting in the 70's with a 4" model 66 .357. I continued to shoot .357 with the idea that the superior ballistics would put down the threat fast. In February I brought my first automatic. A .380 Shield EZ. What I found out with 800 rounds thru her is that I can put more rounds on target faster with less recoil at 1000fps/200fpe. I discovered that the more holes you put in perp faster the better.