Underdog I realy like that Springfield full size! I've shot one of them about two years ago an was very accurate and not nearly as loud as that .40 I had. The buddy of mine that owned the gun stressed that I should by one if I ever bought another hand gun because of the dependability that Springfield has.
There's so many choices and prices out there. But if my life is on the line I want something that I have no doubt will work.
I like the Springfield real well, it was a gift from my Dad. Not a show peice but a very useable gun,had a trigger job and the ramp polished a little.
The smaller Citadell is a real nice, affordable gun and easy to cary/conceal and I am a big fan of the .45 ....did a little work on it as well. But if money and reliabillity are the issue then hit the pawn shop or gun show for a revolver.
I know the old timers are die hard about the .357 and I wish I had one but they also tell me that the ammo is high dollar for em now. Whatever I end up getting ill be taking it to a gun smith for him to look over and get a professional opinion on any mods I need to do to the slide, trigger, ect. And put about 50 rounds through it before I trust it in the woods
