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Originally Posted by MichiGator2002
Well, I got to visit a store today since I was asking about their basic instruction (waiting list out to June? There has to be a more efficient way to get shown my way around a gun), got to handle a few. A compact Smith & Wesson, not sure which model, the grip stopped a good half inch above the side of my hand. Just felt unwieldy. Glock 19 felt much more comfortable. I wanted to hold the Springfield XDM, but since I was just window shopping I didn't want to take them from possible buyers. On a funny note, the impractical sounding Taurus Judge that I thought looked cool in pictures looked completely ridiculous in the display case.
I think the next step is to find available lessons. Might window shop a bit more to handle some more for the comfort check. If I can't find something I think I could conceal comfortably, I will just find something that is comfortable that would keep me coming to the range and be suitable for home/car.
EDIT: didn't get to handle any revolvers, but held my hand up for scale. The ones I think would fit well in my hand, like a 686 for example, again seem like they would be more home/car than carry. It is still 66.66% more coverage than I have now from a defense standpoint, and a notable upgrade from the billy club I have kept in the car for years.
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In all honesty, Judges and Governors are best for campers when dealing with snakes and other animal pests from my experience. They're also good for shooting foul close range for food too.
And if you go revolver, get a rubber grip with a thumb stop.
