Have had a 4 in blue gp 100 for quite a few yrs now.Have always liked it & it shoots real well.Never have hunted with it( dosnt meet the states requirments for big game & energy left at 100 yrs i dont think) or carried it much.
A plus is its a bit lighter( and more compact) then our redhawk ,superblackhawk etc
they didnt even let me handle it when I bought it @ gandermt
Thats pretty odd.
One can carry whatever one whats to here.
I believe today is also the day the new law takes effect here- No ccp permit or licences etc needed.
Should add -good luck with yours (didnt relize it was your first handgun) & congrats too.