Welcome to the forum I am with Gary a single shot is a great way to start because of the versatility. I have both single shot and revolver i have my preferred uses for both for longer distance out past 100yds i use the single shot encore with rifle cal. under 100yds and in the woods kind of stuff revolver 44mag SBH with ultradot scope for quick tageting or my SRH 454 with Burris 2-7 on it but one thing is for sure once you get started you will be hooked have not carred a long gun in the deer woods in two years. Hope this helps