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Lots of folks relatively new to firearms ownership buy a single "home defense" gun without a great lot of comparison, forethought or knowledge. It can be a gut-wrench reaction to criminal activity that has stricken close to home, but since they themselves haven't considered real violence visiting their home in the form of multiple intruders/assailants they may not consider available firepower (multiple rounds) or training as important as simply having a gun. These are gun-owners, but I would surmise that precious few of them are shooters, or students of the gun. They have taken the first step or two in becoming gun owners, and with a little urging might become more if their choices don't end up lacking in time of need.

There is certainly a place for five-shot revolvers, but there are better tools for primary home defense.