Pistol for a lady

[kirkl]

My fiance wants to get a pistol but she has a problem pulling the slide back on semi autos so im thinking a revolver in 380. Anybody know of a good small one for like a purse that wont break the bank?

[Jonathan_S]

When I saw the title, I thought this was a WTT.

[Jonathan_S]

Tried the Walther pk380?  Very easy slide for a petite woman that I know

[JimmyHoffa]

There's a small four barrels derringer type pistol.  I think it was in .357 Mag, but it could take .38+P or .38 Spl.

[WapitiTalk1]

My wife can't pull back an auto slide to save her life (no pun intended).  I ended up getting her one of these which she really likes (light, comfortable to shoot) and..... it's pink  Charter Arms .38. 

[notellumcreek]

When I saw the title, I thought this was a WTT.

 

[b23]

I'd take a look at the S&W 442 and Ruger LCR.  They are both 38spl but you can shoot the Hornady Critical Defense Lite in it if recoil is a concern.   My wife carries a Ruger LCR in 38spl.  We tried a couple different semi autos for her but after shooting multiple different guns, she felt most comfortable with the Ruger LCR and she has no problem shooting standard 125's.

My sister carries a 442 and my mom has a LCR like my wife's and they all liked the small revolvers the best.

[DOUBLELUNG]

When I saw the title, I thought this was a WTT.

 

I was going to ask for a picture of the lady, then I'd know whether to decline, offer my single shot break action Savage 101 .22LR, or something better in trade.   

[kirkl]

I'd take a look at the S&W 442 and Ruger LCR.  They are both 38spl but you can shoot the Hornady Critical Defense Lite in it if recoil is a concern.   My wife carries a Ruger LCR in 38spl.  We tried a couple different semi autos for her but after shooting multiple different guns, she felt most comfortable with the Ruger LCR and she has no problem shooting standard 125's.

My sister carries a 442 and my mom has a LCR like my wife's and they all liked the small revolvers the best.

Ya i did a little looking at those LCR's, look like nice little guns. That charter arms doesnt look to bad either.

[DOUBLELUNG]

Kidding aside, when I got my LCR it was just a little too much for my 10 year old son to be comfortable shooting it.  At 12 he thought it was a hoot.  They are great shooters.

[Eric M]

Ruger LCR hammerless 38. great woman's gun

[Duckslayer89]

I'd take a look at the S&W 442 and Ruger LCR.  They are both 38spl but you can shoot the Hornady Critical Defense Lite in it if recoil is a concern.   My wife carries a Ruger LCR in 38spl.  We tried a couple different semi autos for her but after shooting multiple different guns, she felt most comfortable with the Ruger LCR and she has no problem shooting standard 125's.

My sister carries a 442 and my mom has a LCR like my wife's and they all liked the small revolvers the best.

 

[b23]

I don't know much about the Charter Arms as I've never owned one but I believe you can get the Undercover Lite in a DAO hammerless version as well and for a CCW revolver, IMO, hammerless is the only way to go.

I personally like the looks of the S&W 442 the best but my wife preferred the Ruger LCR over the 442.  I bought her LCR from cdnnsports.com and at the time they actually had the LCR with the factory installed laser for $349 which was $50 less than the same one without the laser.  IMO, the little laser is more novelty than function but 50 bucks less on her gun is 50 bucks more I can put toward a gun I want and I'm always wanting something.      Her LCR is the little black one at the bottom of the pic.

[NW-GSP]

In all honesty your putting the cart before the horse. Have her take a basic pistol class and go from there. Let her shoot some guns and make her own decision on what she is comfortable with.

Also watch this video and it will give you more info on what I'm talking about

http://concealedcarryconfidence.org/concealed-carry-and-concealment-gear-and-education/?gclid=CIj7heiu5ssCFQ6maQodGw0JNg

[HighlandLofts]

Kirk

 I'm up in Arlington, If you can come up this way I have a bunck of revolvers you can have her shoot to see how she like them.
My recommendation would be a Smith & Wesson 642 Airweight 38+P or the 38 caliber 640, pretty much the same gun but made out of stainless steel.

Double action only, just pull the trigger & go. You can shoot these fail-proff from inside your coat pocket or from the inside of her purse. No hammer to get caught up on anything.

If you look around the 642 can be bought new for $399.