[BooBoo1000]

454 Causal, and 357 Mag are both a lot of gun for beginners, how about a Browning 9MM High Power, the cream of the 9MM's and easy to control.

[saganite]

I agree the .357 in a short barrel (which is what I have) is hard to control. That's why the author recommendeds a longer barrel. I simply use .38 special ammo in my Ruger if I want more control, but only for practice. When I carry it I load .357. I personally consider it the minimum caliber for sure stopping power so I wouldn't recommend a 9 mm. Each to his own though!