RE: best self denfense gun
I believe that Dep is referring to the recoil, not the actual ergonomics, of revolvers...in which case I'm guessing he's a small guy, has small hands, or doesn't shoot revolvers very much...I've never had a problem shooting revolvers, the improved feel/balance/pointability of revolvers make them much nicer to shoot for me, regardless of how much more they may recoil...On the other hand, I'd rather spend a day at the range with my P-97 .45acp instead of my .45-70 BFR, but that's a pretty extreme comparison, compare a .44mag revolver to a .45acp pistol, and it's a matter of practice and preference for most men as to which is "easier" to shoot.