>>27706558So many things wrong:
First off, not only was it a terrible first handgun choice, but a snub has to be one of the worst first guns to learn on. It will only instill bad habits and flinches.
Second, he probably is better off with no pistol considerong the tendency of taurus revolvers to blow up in their user's hands. For 50 dollars LESS he could have bought a reliable firearm from an actually reputable manufacturer, not one that is shaky at best.