As a new gun owner i wondered what the best for concealed carry.
As a new gun owner i wondered what the best for concealed carry.
Semi-Autos are less bulky, so in my opinion are better suited for CC. That being said...revolvers are a lot of fun to shoot and just look awesome. They also have fewer parts that can malfunction.
If you are about to purchase a new gun, I would suggest meeting up with an INGO member in your area who is willing to allow you to send some rounds down range through their revolver and semi-auto. You can then make a more informed choice, although that will only get you in the ballpark.
Whatever you do, try to get in a training class to learn how to properly use your firearm of choice.
Sort of true. Semi autos can be thinner then a revolver if a person measures the width at the cylinder. But they tend to be more angular and tend to print. The rounded shape of a revolver blends in well. Also the cylinder on a revolver is wide but the rest of the gun is relatively thin. I often carry a J-frame whether IWB or in my pocket. Yes it creates a bulge but it doesn't scream gun. Nobody has ever noticed.
Revolvers actually have more parts that can malfunction. They are full of mechanical parts which can fail. Just think about everything that must turn and line up to make a revolver work. However!!!!!!!! If you stop to think about what causes most failures in a quality semi automatic.... 1) ammunition related or 2) magazine related or 3) shooter induced. With a revolver you pretty much eliminate these issues.