I started off as a dedicated double action revolver guy. My first concealed carry gun (my first handgun, period) was a Ruger Speed Six. I did my initial training, back in 1980, with that gun and with various S&W double action revolvers (belonging to my instructor). I've gone back and forth between medium and small frame double action revolvers and auto pistols for thirty-six years, but I think I've made the shift permanently now to auto-pistols for "serious social work."
The last revolver that I carried regularly (which I did for several years) was my S&W Model 13 (with stout .38 Special loads). It was both my daily carry and my bedside gun. Excellent choice (assuming you've put in the initial work of learning double action revolver shooting), except for capacity concerns. All things considered, though, a Glock 19 or 17 (also assuming you've put in the initial work of learning it) is an even better choice.
