i use a revolver, the main reason is i'm on a fixed income and can't afford a exspensive gun, and i've found the lower cost revolvers (i shoot a charter arms and its a great shooter) do tend to shoot better and are more reliable than the lower cost auto's ( such as cobra, and jeminez ). now hi point makes a fair auto, i've owned several in the past and they have all shot well, but they have a strong slide spring and are heavy for everyday carry. besides i got my charter for $275 otd, and hi points are now $200 otd around here, so a revolver for me is the better way to go.