GoBrush
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First of all I am glad your friend didnt scare you off by having you shoot 357 and 45 loads on your first trip. If you handled those as you discribed that is quite impressive knowing it was your first shooting experience.
Since the automatic fit your hand I woud recommend an auto if you are willing to shoot atleast once per month (you have to shoot about that much to get good and besides it is fun doing it.)
If you do not plan on shooting that much I would try different models of revolvers to see if you can find one that better fits your hand. If you do go this route I recommend a heavier 357 frame but shoot 38's through it. When you become efficient with 38's you can move to the 357.
Bottom line revolvers are easier to learn, and easier to opperate.
Keep us posted on your progress and more importantly become a voice for the sport and spread the good word.
First of all I am glad your friend didnt scare you off by having you shoot 357 and 45 loads on your first trip. If you handled those as you discribed that is quite impressive knowing it was your first shooting experience.
Since the automatic fit your hand I woud recommend an auto if you are willing to shoot atleast once per month (you have to shoot about that much to get good and besides it is fun doing it.)
If you do not plan on shooting that much I would try different models of revolvers to see if you can find one that better fits your hand. If you do go this route I recommend a heavier 357 frame but shoot 38's through it. When you become efficient with 38's you can move to the 357.
Bottom line revolvers are easier to learn, and easier to opperate.
Keep us posted on your progress and more importantly become a voice for the sport and spread the good word.