Handgun for a lady

[NotAnthony]

Yes I am wondering what people’s thoughts and opinions on a good revolver to get a lady? I’m leaning towards a 357 with 3 inch bbl so that way she can shoot and practice 95% with 38 special and carry 357?

 

[NHT3]

IMHO a bad idea and I've had over 1000 new shooters in basic classes.
My suggestion would be starting her with a 22 semi-auto and transition to some sort of 9MM.. Revolvers aren't easy to learn to shoot and 38 spl is NOT cheap or easy to come by.. Wish you were closer, I would be happy to help you out initially to get you going.

 

[Ziggidy]

357 is a heavy load for just about anyone. You’re leaning that way but what will she be able to manage? Never pick out a gun for someone else. Let them decide by handling many, shooting many and getting to know what feels best and what they can handle.

 

[sharpetop]

Take her to a gun store and let her see what she likes. Let her fondle and shoot some different guns.

 

[MrSmitty]

Depends on the lady, might be a good trade........

 

[bwframe]

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My wife currently has a S&W 642 Air weight revolver in 38sp for her carry gun. When she shoots it, she has trouble accuracy issues, possibly due to anticipating the recoil. Would a smaller caliber be better, or just more practice? What do your wives carry and like?

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[printcraft]

American lady or Filipino "lady"?

 

[xwing]

357 is a heavy load for just about anyone. You’re leaning that way but what will she be able to manage? Never pick out a gun for someone else. Let them decide by handling many, shooting many and getting to know what feels best and what they can handle.

100% this! 357 has a lot of kick; few women would not be interested in it. But the right answer is "the gun she wants". Take her shooting with many different options, and have her decide.

 

[wcd]

Did you want to sour her on the whole idea of edc? pretty sure that would be a great way to do it. Unless you want to join the it must start with a 4 camp.

seriously take her to a good lgs let her talk a experienced person. Let her decide and stay out of her lane.

 

[Scott58]

For my gf it's about recoil. She likes my Ruger SR22 and AR15 in .223 the best. Doesn't like my .357 or .45acp.

 

[bobzilla]

Deagle .50 or gtfo. If she ain’t carrying a full size deagle in .50ae she’s not worth being around.

 

[Route 45]

NotAnthony is NotAnIngoMember now, in case y'all didn't notice.

 

[bobzilla]

NotAnthony is NotAnIngoMember now, in case y'all didn't notice.

Duh. Thanks mr obvious. Way to kill the fun Buzz Killington. Why don’t you Denny the thread a little more?

Geesh. Can’t have no funsies any more around here.

 

[DadSmith]

Depends on the lady, might be a good trade........

Ah this is the best comment so far +1

 

[Route 45]

Duh. Thanks mr obvious. Way to kill the fun Buzz Killington. Why don’t you Denny the thread a little more?

Geesh. Can’t have no funsies any more around here.

Well, I mean...you're talking to a ghost.

Mods got him.

 

[DadSmith]

IMHO a bad idea and I've had over 1000 new shooters in basic classes.
My suggestion would be starting her with a 22 semi-auto and transition to some sort of 9MM.. Revolvers aren't easy to learn to shoot and 38 spl is NOT cheap or easy to come by.. Wish you were closer, I would be happy to help you out initially to get you going.

What I seen a 10yo girl shoot a 10mm 1911 with Underwood ammunition just fine.

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

American lady or Filipino "lady"?

 

[Combat_turtle]

My go to has always been take her to a gun store that does rentals and has many, and let her shot multiple calibers and guns to see what works best for her. Everyone is different male and female alike so let her find what works for her. Plus makes for a fun range day.

 

[Bassat]

My daughter asked for gun recommendations about 2 years ago. I took her to Kodiak in SB. Buy some ammo, shoot guns, pick your own. Worked out well for her. She chose a P365 w/manual safety.
About 30 years ago my wife wanted to try shooting. I was so happy I almost messed myself. I took everything to the range. After watching me shoot several auto-loaders, then Rossi .44 SPC, and Taurus .38, she tried the revolvers. "Those other ones are too complicated." After 5 rounds each of .44 & .38, she elected to shoot the .44 because "It kicks less." Nuff said, she hasn't fire a gun since.
Guns & Noses. Let her pick her own.

Oh, BTW, how do us commoners know the OP has been graciously dismiss from INGO?

 

[DadSmith]

My daughter in law was a first time shooter of handguns. I let her shoot my 22lr, 38 Special, 9mm. She is very recoil sensitive person.
She wanted the 22lr. I took her to the gunshop she handled several. She ended up buying a Ruger LCP II 22lr.
She has shot it several thousand rds and feels like she's ready to go up to a 380acp. I told her to get the new Ruger Security 380 with the 15rd magazine.
Reason for that is because she's recoil sensitive and a smaller 380acp has pretty stout recoil.