I do not have many issues with a semi-auto that can be made safe and a lot of them can. But if you crack-open some of these cheaper pin-fired brands, it would scare you to death to see what's holding the cocked striker back. If you've ever had a Lorcin or Jennings apart you'd know what I mean and some of these cheaper brands of striker-fired guns don't fall far from the Lorcin tree. A double action semi-auto would be the better choice, if you want to carry one. One you can carry in hammer-down mode. A revolver with a hammer-block or transfer bar just is not going to shoot unless you make it...or are stupid enough to carry it cocked in your pocket.