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For a First Time gun owner, a good revolver is IMHO without a doubt your best choice. A good Smith or Ruger is your best bet. If you can find a Colt for a good price buy it, hide it and treasure it. Then go get a Smith or Ruger to shoot. A Taurus or EAA or such is an option but your first should be one you pass on to a grandkid. Make it a Colt, Smith or Ruger. They work better. And you cannot buy a second First Gun. Reliability-wise a wheelgun is best. Safety wise, same. Ease of use, again.
I would also suggest going with a .357, so you can shoot heavy or light. Test various models as far as grip angle, size, weight and all that. Go at least a 4 inch barrel. 6 inch is also a good choice. Do not go 2 inch.
If you end up with an older S&W model 10 or 15 in just .38 or such make sure they are +P rated.
I am a wheelgun guy from way way way back. You are considering your best option and of all that are out there, my recommendation to you is the Smith and Wesson 686, 4 inch barrel.
Nemo
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...57769_757767_757751_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y
I would also suggest going with a .357, so you can shoot heavy or light. Test various models as far as grip angle, size, weight and all that. Go at least a 4 inch barrel. 6 inch is also a good choice. Do not go 2 inch.
If you end up with an older S&W model 10 or 15 in just .38 or such make sure they are +P rated.
I am a wheelgun guy from way way way back. You are considering your best option and of all that are out there, my recommendation to you is the Smith and Wesson 686, 4 inch barrel.
Nemo
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...57769_757767_757751_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y