RE: 9mm revolver
Makes sense.
My mom bought a Taurus, as I recall, about 2 years after they came out in production. I had a Chief's Special back then. A gal in my office, Glori, picked one up about 2 years ago. (Both .38 spc.) To me, the quality had improved from the early ones. Now, Glori's was lightweight and I tried to talk her into a heavier frame to no avail. Even though it had built in recoil reduction, it bruised her substantially after 150 rounds.
Light snubbies with full loads made my government .45 feel like a cupcake! Not much handle there to control the rock & roll. But if size and portability are an issue, it is a way to go. Get 'em quick before they get outlawed, too!