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Post by puffy on Jul 7, 2020 12:14:34 GMT -5
The physical therapist came to my house this morning.A nice fella named Tim..It turns out him and his wife like to shoot..She's getting a permit to carry..She likes pistols..He asked my wife what she thought his wife should get to carry..She suggested a Lady Smith..Any ideas here?.
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Post by chasingembers on Jul 7, 2020 12:26:54 GMT -5
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Post by bigwoolie on Jul 7, 2020 12:31:26 GMT -5
I always recommend something along the lines of a Lady Smith or a Ruger SP
101 for a newby. I bought my wife a new Charter Arms .38sp a couple of years ago, and am very disappointed in the quality and dependability.
I tell folks spend the extra money and get a quality brand. There's nothin' ridin' on it but your life.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2020 13:01:02 GMT -5
I wouldn't recommend a small-frame .357 for anyone - I think those were built simply to prove they could be. I have the Pro Series version, and it's beautiful and small, but while the .38 is fine, I find the .357 very uncomfortable. If you want to get her a revolver that shoots .357 magnum, I would recommend a Model 19 or 66, as they are much more comfortable to shoot. I really enjoy my 19-3.
But you could also check into a 9mm - go to a range and find one that's comfortable for her to rack. I like the P320 (and you can get a slide/barrel for .357 Sig, as I have done), but there are other semi-autos that are easier to rack.
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Post by Gandalf on Jul 7, 2020 13:45:26 GMT -5
I'd recommend a Glock 26. It's a compact size, 9mm, 10 round magazine. Glocks are dependable - and simple.
Seems like many woman have trouble racking a semi-auto. If she does, either find one she can rack or go with a revolver.
If I went with a revolver I'd look at a 38 special with 7 shots. Taurus makes one. I'm sure there are others.
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Post by briarbuck on Jul 7, 2020 13:45:29 GMT -5
Seems like almost everything is sold out or backordered. Just tried to buy a few things and everyone is sold out.
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Post by toshtego on Jul 7, 2020 14:18:34 GMT -5
Lady Smith .38 Special is a nice piece. I had one.
I gave my wife a Colt Detective Special, She is quite fond of it. Colt Cobra is another option.
For the moderately trained and experienced, a small frame revolver in .38 Special is plenty and easy to handle.
For those with more training there are more options.
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Post by Ronv69 on Jul 7, 2020 14:25:52 GMT -5
My wife likes the LCP.
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Post by calabash on Jul 7, 2020 14:43:29 GMT -5
I got my wife a cute little S&W Airweight.
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Post by adui on Jul 7, 2020 16:46:24 GMT -5
I got my wife a cute little S&W Airweight. Good little gun. But those light weight compact revolvers are quite snappy even in 38. My wife feel in love with a little Ruger LCR. She can't shoot it because the recoil is painful. I'd blame it on her bad wrists but I don't like firing it with full 38 loads and I've been shooting handguns for 40 years give or take. |
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Post by instymp on Jul 7, 2020 17:09:47 GMT -5
You can always load 38's in a Lady 357. Tames it down considerable. Non +P's in 38 even less.
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Post by jay on Jul 7, 2020 17:12:10 GMT -5
Caliber is one component, of course, but you also have to consider the experience and skill level of the shooter. A .22LR on target is always better than a .38 that isn't. I would suggest starting small in caliber, on a moderate frame revolver, for someone who is not an experienced shooter. After that, progress up to .38/9mm and then include autoloaders. My wife really likes her Walter P22, for instance. She's not as happy with larger calibers.
Fortunately there are almost as many choices as there are people choosing!
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Post by instymp on Jul 7, 2020 17:31:53 GMT -5
I think all new gun owners to be should go rent a couple at an indoor range, decide & take a course or two or more.
Can't teach your wife to play golf.
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Post by puffy on Jul 7, 2020 18:05:18 GMT -5
I have an old Bersa 380. I've had it for 30 years. I've put a lot of rounds through it.The slide is much too hard for my wife though..She prefers revolvers..I had a double column 9 MM..It just felt too big in my hand..I traded it away.I'm giving some thought to a single column 9 MM..Something I hope with an easier slide. .
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Post by ironclad on Jul 7, 2020 18:15:20 GMT -5
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Post by mgtarheel on Jul 7, 2020 18:50:29 GMT -5
Try the Ruger "Lite Rack" LCP II in 22cal. Easy to load, easy to shoot, and easy to rack. Great for a novice.
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Post by trailboss on Jul 7, 2020 21:15:18 GMT -5
A good quality striker fired 9mm. Thinking a Ruger SR9c.
Easy to shoot, easy to clean, dead nuts accurate.
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Post by jurgenph on Jul 7, 2020 21:22:55 GMT -5
something that shoots and feels like the one(s) you shoot the most.
my suggestion would be a Sig 239 though
J.
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Post by adui on Jul 7, 2020 21:59:16 GMT -5
I think all new gun owners to be should go rent a couple at an indoor range, decide & take a course or two or more. Can't teach your wife to play golf. Oh I dunno.. I taught my wife to shoot. Of course in the training phase she almost shot me (Only half kidding) but Im pretty sure that was a failure to follow safety protocol and not on purpose. (Her gun went click instead of boom after loading a fresh magazine. She turned to face me asking what happened. The resulting reaction from me sent home the message to NEVER point that thing anywhere but downrange no matter what. I thought it was a hang fire on one of my reloads. It was an empty chamber resulting from a poorly seated mag.) |
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Post by trailboss on Jul 7, 2020 22:08:04 GMT -5
I am in the camp, sure teach the wife the basics of the gun, how it operates, and safe practices.
Real training is best done by spending the coin and hiring a competent firearms training instructor.
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Post by calabash on Jul 8, 2020 4:22:16 GMT -5
I think all new gun owners to be should go rent a couple at an indoor range, decide & take a course or two or more. Can't teach your wife to play golf. We both went through concealed carry training.
She's a better shot than I am.
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Post by puffy on Jul 8, 2020 14:19:42 GMT -5
The fella who taught me to shoot hand guns was a Police Lieutenant who was on a police shooting team.He also told me how to defend myself if some one breaks into my house..He still lives in Michigan..I miss him.
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Post by Ronv69 on Jul 8, 2020 14:46:15 GMT -5
The main shooting instructer I had was a fellow who spent WWII teaching recruits to shoot. I shot my first handguns with him. 22 Woodsman and High Standard, Colt Ace, Colt 1903, 1911 in 38 Super and 45.
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Post by SCF Dan on Jul 8, 2020 16:32:02 GMT -5
The fella who taught me to shoot hand guns was a Police Lieutenant who was on a police shooting team. He still lives in Michigan..I miss him. Obviously, he didn't teach you how to shoot that well.  |
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Post by toshtego on Jul 8, 2020 19:57:07 GMT -5
The fella who taught me to shoot hand guns was a Police Lieutenant who was on a police shooting team. He still lives in Michigan..I miss him. Obviously, he didn't teach you how to shoot that well. That is funny. |
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Post by trailboss on Jul 8, 2020 20:32:01 GMT -5
I just stopped by here with the wife a week or so ago for a tuneup. It is well worth the money..."Luck Favors The Prepared."   |
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Post by crapgame on Jul 8, 2020 20:36:37 GMT -5
I had A Taurus model 66(?) .357 a number of years ago... Very well built.. ported 4 inch barrel.. really tamed the 125 gr sjhp in .357 and would shoot +P+ .38 all day long ... Both were VERY accurate from that wheel gun... Heck . Anything shot well from that!
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Post by trailboss on Jul 8, 2020 20:40:47 GMT -5
The wife's car. I try to stay on her good side, ensuring domestic tranquility.  |
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Post by crapgame on Jul 8, 2020 21:24:55 GMT -5
On the lower power end for carry purposes I used to carry an FEG . 380 or 9x18 mm Makarov, both of which are/were solid low price point and big bang for the buck purchases. They both shot well... Not
Going to win any 'put the whole mag thru one hole' competition but what it was bought for, it was quite up to the task.both reliable as heck while tear down and cleaning was a snap! I also a Taurus .38 Sp model 85 with a 3 inch barrel. I chose the 3 inch over the 2 inch for that 50% extra length for better sighting. This one also had a ported barrel so even the +P ammo was extremely mild to shoot from a small firearm.
Nowadays I have a Rugar LC9 9mm. It is very easy handle and does the job getting on paper at 21 feet and staying there. The drawbacks are it comes with just one 7rd mag so I needed to get 2 extras. One of the extra mags is an extended 10 Rd while the other is a standard 7 Rd mag.
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Post by trailboss on Jul 8, 2020 21:35:26 GMT -5
“ Nowadays I have a Rugar LC9 9mm. It is very easy handle and does the job getting on paper at 21 feet and staying there. The drawbacks are it comes with just one 7rd mag so I needed to get 2 extras. One of the extra mags is an extended 10 Rd while the other is a standard 7 Rd mag.”
I like the compact mag for CC in the Ruger SR platform, and the extended mags for capacity and full size feel. Accuracy and confidence in it goes a long way, should you find yourself in grave danger.
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