Me, too.

Coach22's advice seems poorly considered by someone who hasn't taken the time to become familiar with the BG38.

Strike 1: Placement of cylinder latch.
Perfectly placed for ambidextrous operation.

Strike 2: To activate the laser, a right handed shooter has to reach over the top of the gun.
Placed where the offhand thumb can activate the laser using a two-hand Miculek crossover grip. The laser is a pain to reinstall after cleaning but cleaning the polymer is a lot easier than cleaning and protecting metal.



A lefty can use the strong thumb. In either hand, no more difficult than thumbing the safety on a 1911.

Strike 3: The cylinder rotates opposite from the way all other Smith's do.
Suppose all your other revolvers were Colts?

If you haven't done it in five, well, prolly shoulda practiced more or run away faster. Not to mention that a speed loader would load five at a time instead of one.

So "three Strikes" is harsh. It's a fine, entry level self defense firearm. Well made. You don't have to use the laser. Any firearm requires practice to develop familiarity. The BG38 less than most. If you want to try something really different, check out any of the HK P7 models.

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Bob