Pointshoot
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For general field use I'd go with a revolver. A 357/38 is very versatile. The muzzle blast (noise) level with 357 is very high, you'll want to have hearing protection in when using it. This is less of a concern with lower pressure rounds such as the 38 Special if required to shoot in a quick emergency. Of course, always use hearing protection when you can do so.
Power levels that can be attained and the variety of available bullet shapes make the 357/38 a good choice in a field revolver. There are advantages to semi auto pistols for defensive use (higher capacity), but in my opinion this is greatly reduced by the fact that you can't use hollow points in your country. 9mm full metal jacket bullets aren't great defensive performers. I'd rather have the big power advantage that you get in a 357/38 Special revolver. You can use round nose, semi wadcutter, or full wadcutter bullets in it.
If it works for you, bigger caliber chamberings have their advantages. A 44 magnum offers considerably extra power and you can shoot lower pressure 44 Specials. The 45 Colt (LC not ACP version) is a great round too. Brian Pearce, a gun writer based in the American west has carried a 45 Colt revolver on his hip while on horseback since he was your age (or younger). He worked on his family's cattle ranch and also hunts. He has pointed out a big advantage of using a lower pressure round such as the 44 Special & 45 Colt. If called upon to actually shoot, the lower muzzle blast is much better for your hearing. (The 38 Special is also a low pressure round.) Sometimes when doing other things in the field or on horseback a situation can quickly arise where you aren't able to put your hearing protection in first, before taking a shot.
Of course, these various options may or may not be readily available where you live, so you'll have to choose accordingly.
Your English is excellent. I'm just starting out learning Spanish and I would be very pleased to have your level of foreign language proficiency. Good luck in your choice and have fun !
Power levels that can be attained and the variety of available bullet shapes make the 357/38 a good choice in a field revolver. There are advantages to semi auto pistols for defensive use (higher capacity), but in my opinion this is greatly reduced by the fact that you can't use hollow points in your country. 9mm full metal jacket bullets aren't great defensive performers. I'd rather have the big power advantage that you get in a 357/38 Special revolver. You can use round nose, semi wadcutter, or full wadcutter bullets in it.
If it works for you, bigger caliber chamberings have their advantages. A 44 magnum offers considerably extra power and you can shoot lower pressure 44 Specials. The 45 Colt (LC not ACP version) is a great round too. Brian Pearce, a gun writer based in the American west has carried a 45 Colt revolver on his hip while on horseback since he was your age (or younger). He worked on his family's cattle ranch and also hunts. He has pointed out a big advantage of using a lower pressure round such as the 44 Special & 45 Colt. If called upon to actually shoot, the lower muzzle blast is much better for your hearing. (The 38 Special is also a low pressure round.) Sometimes when doing other things in the field or on horseback a situation can quickly arise where you aren't able to put your hearing protection in first, before taking a shot.
Of course, these various options may or may not be readily available where you live, so you'll have to choose accordingly.
Your English is excellent. I'm just starting out learning Spanish and I would be very pleased to have your level of foreign language proficiency. Good luck in your choice and have fun !