Hawkeye,
For consideration in an auto vs. a revolver:
the auto usually has more rounds 6-10) vs the revolver (5-6); the trigger pull on the revolver is usually heavier, because most will be double action; depending on the revolver make/model and caliber chosen, the second shot accuracy will/may be a factor, that is, in mag calibers, the second shot is many times a flyer because the person has trouble getting the second shot on target with the recoil involved. The revolver in a small concealed carry is USUALLY a shorter sight radius, than the auto; the revolver seldom jams, especially vs. the cheaper autos and especially with HJP's; carrying the revolver vs the auto, the revolver safety features are USUALLY better/more reliable or less likely to be compromised when deploying the weapon. With the auto, a reload involves a second mag (more easily concealed) vs. the speed loader that is sometimes awkward to carry concealed with the revolver and in concelaed carry, involves a more intricate deployment to reload. The revolver is ready to shoot when loaded, the auto, depending on the person carrying it, may/or may not be racked and loaded, and racking the slide is difficult on some auto models .
RugerCal480 (Mike)