Lady friend wants a revolver

Boondock Saint · May 3, 2015

Never thought the day would come.

I'm out of the loop when it comes to wheel guns. Any new hotness out there? She has shot a 2" SP101 and liked it. Doesn't need to be a featherweight carry gun but rhey aren't being ruled out. As always, we'll handle and rent as many of the candidates as possible, we're just looking for a list at this point to research.

Thanks, braintrust.

Boondock Saint · May 3, 2015

And yes, I tries to search. But searching MDS on my phone is actually impossible. Window keeps closing whenever I hit it.

teratos · May 3, 2015

My wife got a S&W 329 PD. Sweet gun. She's not fond of .44 mag rounds in it, but likes shooting .44 spl.

pbharvey · May 3, 2015

teratos said:
My wife got a S&W 329 PD. Sweet gun. She's not fond of .44 mag rounds in it, but likes shooting .44 spl.

.44 spl is an interesting self defense round.

Boondock Saint · May 3, 2015

I suppose giving the caliber would have been helpful. One of these days, I WILL buy a Smith and Wesson Model 29-2. until then, I'd prefer not to stock another caliber. So .357 is probably the name of the game with her likely shooting .38. Always nice to have the option.

Makanik · May 3, 2015

My wife wants a revolver too. I took her to the range and she shot many pistols. She fell in love with the Ruger SP101. I would not have a problem getting her one at all, but I just refuse to put out money for the HQL along with traveling many miles to have to take the class.

NateIU10 · May 3, 2015

SP101

joppaj · May 3, 2015

NateIU10 said:
SP101

For the quality in terms of price AND it's relatively small grip, the SP101 is really hard to beat. An inexpensive new trigger spring and hammer spring will make the DA pull a little lighter too without sacrificing reliability.

Uncle Duke · May 3, 2015

A good 4 inch K frame Smith and Wesson 357 comes to mind for her to try.

Especially if the primary diet will be 38 Special, rather than a steady diet of
hot magnum loads.

gamer_jim · May 3, 2015

The Ruger LCR is very popular and marketed towards women. I haven't tried the revolver but the LCP, semi-auto version, has a ridiculous trigger pull on it.

jaredm1 · May 3, 2015

Another for SP101, especially since she already knows she likes it.

joppaj · May 3, 2015

FWIW, if you can, look for the 2.25" bbl with the full underlug. The weightless up recoil and the gun balances really well for a close range shooter. It's a mild mannered paper puncher with .38 special and a fireball maker in .357. If she needs a defensive round short of .357, look for 158gr .38+p lswchp. They are an effective manstopper but a bit more gentle recoil.

Boondock Saint · May 3, 2015

Thanks for all of the advice, folks. The funny thing is, I used to have an SP101 in .357. Transferred it to family member who wanted a small, light-ish revolver that would be dead nuts reliable and easy to shoot. :banghead:

Jollyllama · May 3, 2015

Ruger sp101 is great. I have one if you are interested.

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SargeTMC · May 3, 2015

Wife shoots a GP100 with a 3 inch barrel. She does very well with .38 and .38 +P ammo. The .357 is a bit much for her but she can keep them all on paper.

Boondock Saint · May 3, 2015

I've been instructed to track down pink camo rubber grips for the SP101. I know Hogue makes a pink grip, but camo?

JSW · May 3, 2015

wife's second revolver

and her carry gun , S&W 60-15 3" J-frame 357

INMY01TA · May 3, 2015

Ya I'd rather have the S&W model 60 than an Sp101.

good guy 176 · May 3, 2015

You've been given two good recommendations, but my choice would be a Colt King Cobra, 4", .357, stainless. I've owned one since 2009, have it on standby just behind me ,and am real pleased with the flexibility (.357 or .38) and how it's doubled in value since 2009.

Lew--Ranger63

fivepointstar · May 3, 2015

s&w ladysmiths are nice

if you want a shortbarrel and light
Model 37 or Model 60 both .38

no need for .357 rounds IMO....if she wants something small and light then why put a hotter round in there. .38spl +P hollow points are good enough

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