I wouild get a revolver as well. If you can carry a 4 inch barreled revolver, they are much much more shootable than a 2 or 3 inch. If you can find a way to carry it, get a 357 Mag Smith ,Taurus or Ruger. You can shoot the 38 special shells in it for practice and low power loads but you will retain the ability to fire full house 357 loads if need be.