If this is a stay at home or vehicle gun, no problem as long as you can place an accurate 2nd shot. Remember that .357 can also shoot .38 special loads if you need to “tune down” the recoil.
As a CCW, it would tend to limit your carry options as revolvers tend to print “louder” than other options. Not saying that concealed is impossible, just that you will have fewer options for holster / rigs.
That being said, revolvers are usually HIGHLY recommended for those new to fire arms. They are VERY reliable and easy to operate.
Ammoland put out the following article for CCW revolvers:
http://www.ammoland.com/2012/10/best-concealed-carry-revolvers/#axzz3SFB6AJdd
My personal bump is for the Ruger SP101. The advantage that the crimson trace grips provide can not be over stated.
As always, what ever you choose, practice:
- loading and unloading and using a speed loader
- practice reaching your weapon and firing. From standing, sitting, lying on the ground
- practice shooting your target (stationary, moving, while you are ducking behind cover, etc)
10 times slow to get the feel
100 times slightly faster to get the motion down
500 times at normal speed to start the muscle memory
Train how you will fight and you will fight how you train
Thanks for the advice, guys!