Gun peoples: pistol for wife.

[Particle Man]

if you do end up buying her a gun, let me be the first to say: Don't fuck her sister.

[Lino]

Originally Posted by Ninjakel

I'm not a big girl,

yes you are

Originally Posted by Ninjakel

Springfield XD9 SC

[Ninjakel]

Shut up, Lino. You calling me a fattie???


I'm gonna knock your pretty Sprint over next time I see you

[ducati_atx]

for a carry weapon for a chick - why would you want a revolver without a safety? Seems a bit of a risk for something in one's purse, where they are most likely to carry it. If one cant handle the safety, they probably wouldnt be able to pass the conc. carry class.

[Ninjakel]

If you can't carry it on your person, don't carry. A purse is useless.

[Rider]

Originally Posted by ducati_atx

for a carry weapon for a chick - why would you want a revolver without a safety? Seems a bit of a risk for something in one's purse, where they are most likely to carry it. If one cant handle the safety, they probably wouldnt be able to pass the conc. carry class.

Revolvers don't have a safety. You are the safety.

[Lino]

Originally Posted by Ninjakel

Shut up, Lino. You calling me a fattie???

no.. but you are not a small girl

[fnfalman]

Originally Posted by Triple

My wife weighs about 90 pounds and has all the muscle strength of a wet spaghetti noodle. The less recoil, the better.

I'm still leaning toward a pocket .22. Just want the piece with the best reputation. I shoot Stinger hollow points and they make pretty big holes for such small bullets. I've read that Quik-Shok projectile rounds are pretty devastating, too.

Then the auto pistol is going to be a real major issue. She'll be limpwristing the pistol and it won't cycle for shit.

But if you were to want one with the best reputation then go with a Beretta Model 21 Bobcat. But at least go with the .25Auto caliber for more penetration. https://www.shopberetta.com/e2wShopp...364:3100001371

[LeeNetworX]

I can now see how your marriage will end; with her putting a bullet in your head while you sleep.

[fnfalman]

Too small of a gun would suck because it's difficult to shoot it well.

Get a well used Smith&Wesson K-frame revolver with about 3" barrel chambered in .357 Magnum but use .38 Special until she is comfortable enough to go with the bigger bang. Something along the line of a Model 66 (stainless steel) or Model 19 (carbon steel). Or the various .38 Special ONLY K-frame like the Model 10, Military&Police, etc.

Snubnose wheelguns like the Smith&Wesson J-frames 5-shooters are difficult to learn on because they're so small. Easy to carry doesn't translate to easy to shoot.

Notice that I am not even recommending a small or medium autopistol. If you're a noob, then start with a decent revolver. Neither she nor you are SWAT commandos and the need for 15-rounds magazines is pretty slim to none. Nice to have, but not necessary.