Check this! Check that! Your problen is one of the main reasons I would never depend on a semi-automatic for personal defense. In a bad situation you have no time to check anything! If you had a revolver you would simply pull the trigger again. With a semi-automatic you are dead! Have you ever wondered why an EXPERIENCED officer always carries a revolver for a back up. I know many senior officers who dreaded the day that they were made to carry the semi's.

Semi's may be the "IN" thing. But I can assure you of one thing. They will NEVER be as dependable as a good quality revolver. If you are going to buy a pistol for an inexperienced wife or loved one-my advice is to always go revolver. Tom.