I have been contemplating what to get for concealled carry. I was all set to get a SP 101 in 357 as the one i was looking at is fairly light, holds 5 rounds, and has a 3 inch barrel. The only handguns I have ever used have been for hunting and all have been revolvers. I have no experience with semi autos.
My friend called me a dumbass and said to get a glock 45. I need some qualified advice.

Carry what you can shoot,load fast,clear a jam
etc. If you get an auto shoot it a lot and learn
it well.A sob is just as dead from a 357 as a 45. I think a auto is better and love my Kimber 45 but when you pull either you have no time to
look for the saftey etc. IMHO

You are not a dumbass. There is nothing wrong at all with useing a revolver for carry. Very rarely will a revolver ever jam. Tell your buddy that! I have and do carry both. The only reason I carry a semi-auto is because of it being slimmer when wearing summer atire. I'm small stature and it can make a big difference.

If you are comfortable with a revolver...by all means use one. It will be more natural for you to use vs. having to learn different techniques requires for shooting the semi-autos. It isn't that much of a difference but does require a different training regimen.

Keith

In your case, I'd stick with what I know and like, the revolver. Hits are what count, not how many rounds or how fast they can be shot. I just bought a decent used Smith 19 with a short barrel for under $300. It carries nicely.

I just bought a Glock 26 with a Crimson Trace Laser grip and will never go back to a revolver.

There are plenty of places to learn how to shoot your autoloader. You'll need to learn to access your weapon, clearing jams, tactical reloads and shooting it so your assailant will be disabled. Whichever route you take, definitely take the time to get proper instruction on defensive shooting.

I have carried autos and revolvers on the job for going 30 years a good revolver is nothing to worry about.

The only time a auto is superior to a revolver is if you need more then 5 or 6 rounds. Then some hold 7 to 9.

I still carry revolvers weekly.

The most important thing a CCW gun needs is to be with you when you need it.

So if you like the sp 101 and well carry more that's the one you need.

Surplus PSP loaded with Federal 'Classic' 115gr JHPs.
I looked at couple of those fugly "Blocks". I was shocked at the $500 tag for a pistol that cost about $50 to make. I would not pay $200 for that thing.

join the crowd of dumb bunnies, the one i carry most is still an old colt detective

I have a 2.25" SP101 357mag it will be my choice for a Conceal Carry. It will stack the bullets at 20ft if I do my part and it won't jamb.

Dumb a$$ I don't think so.

The best gun for concealed carry is the one that you always have on you, and that you can hit consistently with. Recently on the TV Show Shooting Gallery, they featured a concealed carry instructor and former Secret Service agent by the name of Walt Rauch. His opinion is that the snubby revolver, with the right loads and training, is a very good concealed carry option, especially since it is easy to carry. If you already have the muscle memory of shooting many revolvers, you should stick with what you know.

And as for your "friend", when you get proficient with whatever weapon you select, challenge him to a side-by-side target shoot. Dumbass you are not.

One of my favorites that I USED to shoot is my S&W Model 13 .357 with a 3" barrel, shooting 125gr .357's or 158gr, 38's. This makes me want to break it out and start using it again.

I'm also a fan of the 2.25" sp101. You are not likely to ever need your ccw, & if you do, it's not a fire fight, it's a shoot & scoot. I would feel ok w/ 5rds of 357 & 5rd reload for 90% of CCW situations.

Hell, even if you miss the miscreant by nano-fractions of an inch, you'll have scared the shit out of him as he'll have about a 6" diameter of burnt clothing and soot all over. Just the ball of fire from the muzzle blast will at least deafen him for quite a while.

Here comes my K.I.S.S. theorey
a trigger you can pull
sights you can see
a grip you can hold.