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Chrome wrote in Post #1 :
The guns use, from most likely to least likely is: range use, nightstand, and maybe carried. Therefore, size isn't that important. I'm looking for a good shooter that is reliable. Nightsights can always be added later.
Chrome,
Welcome to THR.
$500.
I would get a OLDer K frame revolver in dedicated 38spl.
Model 10 is blue, Model 64 is steel.
3" K Frame is THE Combat Revolver.
Dedicated 38spl means, affordable ammo, variety of loadings from light to heavy, and quality practice can be had with Speer Plastic Training Bullets.
This gun - works, and is proven. Going back to ~ 1890's.
Police Issued, Military Issued, hence the "M&P".
Good used Police Trade ins , NO locks, nothing but a quality gun.
Monies left over means, ammo, holsters, lessons, new grips/stocks.
Night sights are NOT needed.
Have a Quality Gunsmith install a Gold Bead in the front sight.
Now again, this is a OLD, proven, Combat / Gunfighter tip, that simply works.
Always has, always will.
Learning to shoot a Revolver Double Action only, makes one a better shooter- period.
If one chooses to transition to a semi later, lessons learned, quality practice from DAO with a Revolver, will make one a better shooter.
These guns are great for home duty, answering the door...
And, if matters were to get serious, the gun is not as subject to going out of battery [no slide to go back] less easily to get grabbed, have a lever. switch, or doo-dad, get out of sorts and rendered not able to fire.
Tack-Tickle, Kewl Toys, Keeping up with the Jone's, and Iwannacoolgunvirus will not keep one safe, teach correct basic fundamentals - quite like a dedicated 38spl revolver.