Hunting Washington Forum
Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: longrangekiller on November 22, 2013, 06:34:55 PM
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I'm thinking of buying one for the girlfriend for Christmas just wondering if anyone has handled one? Shot one? How u like it? Good gun?
I'm not much of a pistol guy I own a few but that's about it lol
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I think you may have failed to mention which pistol you were contemplating? :dunno: :chuckle:
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Definately handled a few pistols. Many differences. I hope that helps. :chuckle:
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Sorry guys I forgot to attach the picture lol it's te 38 special laidy smith ...... It's been a long day at work hahaha
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Definately handled a few pistols. Many differences. I hope that helps. :chuckle:
:yeah: :twocents: hope that helps :chuckle:
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gonna be stiff on the shot with wood grips. she might prefer rubber. i EDC a S&W 637 (hammered) .38+P. with defense loads, you know when you shoot it! ;)
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My wife packed a model 60 fora number os years. 357 was a hadnfull, but 38's, piece of cake. Great gun if you can find one!
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I have the S&W 640 Stainless .357cal. that I carry in an ankle holster. I hardly know its there most of the time. I almost walked into my grandson's school with it last week. :yike: That would have been a lousy day for sure. It shoots real good with the .38 special rounds and not that bad with the .357. Definitely you would want the rubber grips though.
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That would be perfect for her. Just pull the trigger. You don't have to worry about a pistol having one in the chamber or jamming.
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I've got a S&W Bodyguard. Its a pretty snappy little revolver. Doesn't bother me,but my wife wouldn't like it.
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I know I want 1! :drool:
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get some confidence loads for her, don't run full power loads off the get-go.
either load some low power stuff with a mild "pop" or find some low recoil stuff
http://www.hornady.com/store/38-Special-90-gr-FTX-Critical-Defense-lite/ (http://www.hornady.com/store/38-Special-90-gr-FTX-Critical-Defense-lite/)
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get some confidence loads for her, don't run full power loads off the get-go.
either load some low power stuff with a mild "pop" or find some low recoil stuff
http://www.hornady.com/store/38-Special-90-gr-FTX-Critical-Defense-lite/ (http://www.hornady.com/store/38-Special-90-gr-FTX-Critical-Defense-lite/)
That's a good idea ill load some that are not to much for her. She has a 9mm Ruger sr9c right now but it a little big for her to conceal still
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I have handled a few girlfriends. Never shot one though.
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They are great guns my wife can handle them in 357 easy. Started her with 38 and the wood grips arent that bad. My sister has a 357 3" with wood grips too and its easy to shoot. Full loaded 357 158gr are snappy out of any short Barrel revolver no matter weight or grip :twocents: my dads sp101 is a beast with 180gr hand loads
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38 special is a pretty easy load, even with wood grips. Should be fun.
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I bought one for the wife during our first or second year together. It has been excellent! Polished the trigger as I would do with any Smith and we put Safariland grips on it. But that's it. Been one of my best purchases ever! Pretty dang accurate too. Put some birds on the dinner table with it more than a few times. Great little gun. :tup:
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My departed mother inlaw was a police lady,I inherited(she felt her son, grandsons and other family members wern't responsible enough to own it) her service revolver(its a S&W 5 shot tiny 38) and it's pretty old early 70's I'd guess.My wife is super prissy and she has a good time shooting it.It's light,it's ergonomically correct for the female hands,and it's relatively recoil free with regular ammo.I'd suggest a trip to a range where they have one for rent,go shoot and see if she likes it,be cool about it and don't give anything away,youv'e got a month.
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http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_764944_-1_757768_757767_757751_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y (http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_764944_-1_757768_757767_757751_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y)
I prefer this type, I like having a hammer if I need it.
