I went the semi-auto route about 10 years ago for my off duty gun. I used to carry a 5 shot snub off duty in a pocket holster or a S&W model 12 with a 2 inch barrel and square butt grips when I went out for an exercise walks after dinner. The model 12 is a 6 shot K-frame and a very nice gun with an excellent fit in my hand.
I switched to semi-auto, first using a WALTHER PPK, then a GLOCK 42 and now a SIG 365. The SIG is more noticeable when I carry it than the GLOCK which I could simply forget about due to its light weight. On the other hand, I have 10 rounds of 9m.m. instead of 6 rounds of .380ACP. The price is that I notice the weight and the SIG is harder to shoot quickly than the light recoiling GLOCK.
I see no real advantage in carrying a revolver and I do like to shoot them. I have bought more revolvers in the past 5 years than semi-autos, but they are mostly range guns and middle weight .357 magnums which are heavier than I want to carry off duty.
Jim
I switched to semi-auto, first using a WALTHER PPK, then a GLOCK 42 and now a SIG 365. The SIG is more noticeable when I carry it than the GLOCK which I could simply forget about due to its light weight. On the other hand, I have 10 rounds of 9m.m. instead of 6 rounds of .380ACP. The price is that I notice the weight and the SIG is harder to shoot quickly than the light recoiling GLOCK.
I see no real advantage in carrying a revolver and I do like to shoot them. I have bought more revolvers in the past 5 years than semi-autos, but they are mostly range guns and middle weight .357 magnums which are heavier than I want to carry off duty.
Jim