We often get the question: what are the best carry guns? Depends on who you ask, how you carry, and your tolerance for recoil, but it's hard to go wrong with snub-nose revolver. Utterly reliable and easy to use, a 357 magnum gives you the option of shooting 38sp or 357's, and it'll work every time you pull the trigger. Just watch out for the ultra-lights or guns with very short grips--this makes it harder to hit what you're aiming at and uncomfortable for many to shoot.
The Taurus 617 is an example of a near-perfect snubby. It's not too light, the grips let you get all your fingers on it, it's a 6-shot (most snubs are 5), and it's got a lifetime warranty. There's also a very similar gun made by Rossi, which is owned by Taurus, that one of our instructors carries and loves.
Reasonably priced just under $400 down at Bud's in Lexington. You can order via internet and have it shipped up to an FFL. Send us an email if you don't know how to get this done.
