O.K., here's my never-humble opinion.

1.First, TRY before buying.

2. Gun manufacturers have spent million$ to make the autoloader as safe and reliable as a revolver, and they have succeeded, for the most part. My personal concern is, that having shot only revolvers for 40 + years, with the exception of a Ruger .22 autopistol, the transition might be a problem in a stressful situation.

3. Physical capability: It is difficult for me to rack the slide on some poular autopistols. (See #1)

4. I like steel J frame guns, because of the extra weight, but the original grips are small for me.
That is easily fixed by buying larger grips, or even a larger K frame gun, which are not all that difficult to conceal.

5. Don't buy ugly, even if it is cheap...you will not be satisfied. (Don't ask!)

Thanks, yea I like both the j frame and the full size. The full size is used le trade in but the j frame is new and is 310 possibly 280 after said and done. The full size is 270


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In terms of which to get first, I would probably get the snub. It can fill multiple roles better IMO. You can carry a full size semi-auto, but not too many people do.

My 642 is my always handy/always with me, 24/7 gun. Home invasions can occur at anytime of the day or night and you might not be anywhere near where you keep your full size auto. Plus there are everday tasks like getting the mail, taking out trash, walking the dog, answering the door where it's really no inconvenience to have a light snub revolver in your pocket.

I'll even usually defer to the snub for investigating the proverbial bump in the night(likely nothing, but just want to be sure so I can get back to sleep), since if it does happen to be an intruder that has gained entry into the home and is hiding, a contact fight is much more likely. There is no mistaking someone(s) kicking in your door in the middle of the night and in that scenario, I would grab my bedside Glock, although if all I had was a snub, I would not necessarily feel under gunned.

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Yes I feel confident in shooting a snubbie as I have owned one in the past. I have owned full size guns as well. My main concern is CCW when I have to dress nice. Also I thought maybe the wife would like it better since it's small. I'm still getting here used to guns, she was scared of them when we first got married. I think the j frame would probably be carried more than the full size and I do have a 12 gauge I keep at home as well.


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Since I will be getting my CCW before I buy the other gun i also figured maybe get the j frame first since again I'd probably never leave without it. Also it would give me some time to shoot it and feel confident and build my skills. Them maybe by the time I do get ready to purchase a full size I could afford to buy new instead of used


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Guys thanks I'm going with the full size for sure now. Later after I get my CCW I will save up for either the jframe or maybe a compact who knows. But at that time I'll know which way to go. Thanks for all your help.


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