CCW suggestions for Teeny Tiny lady

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S&W has a lightweight Snubbie in .22LR and it holds 8 shots. Loaded with stingers it would be a decent deterrent and not much on the recoil. My only complaint is they don't make it hammerless. I thought of mentioning it to them but he was already questioning my .32 mag so I figured he wouldn't buy it. I said, "Hey, look, with this particular round this thing hits harder than that .38 and it kicks harder too."

GEM is right as her hubbie picked it out and was stubbornly pushing it on her even after her complaints about recoil. I did try to moderate in her favor. But I think the thought of having to buy another gun may have been driving him a bit.

They also had a new S&W .22 auto, target looking style, I'm not sure of the exact model, but she had a terrible time fumbling around and trying to jack the slide. She was much more confident and proficient with the wheelie.

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I don't like the snappy recoil of blow-back autos or lightweight revolvers. My Mom is a bit recoil sensative and She seems pretty happy with her M60 Lady Smith if she sticks to .38 Specials.
 
My little lady has a 649 .357 magnum with trigger job,boot grips,and 110 personal defense load (standard not plus p).She can shoot without a recoil problem and weighs in about 95 pounds.All steel bodyguards,especially in J-magnum frame,get my vote..
 
I just don't know why gun shop sales guys push lightweights on women. Small is good but the lightweight aspect adds recoil and most women have so much junk in their purse that the diff between a lightweight and a steel gun is minimal.

Depending on how she carries (I'm assuming a purse) I'd go with a model 60, 3" barrel with full underlug. My wife has one and she shoots it very well despite arthiritis in one wrist. It is a sweet little 38. Comes with a nice set of rubber grips.

Or you could go with a steel 1-7/8 revo.

Try the 129 gr +P fed Hydrashok. They have plenty pop and the lighter bullets do recoil less. Much less than the 150ish grain stuff.

A P232 is not a good idea. I have a 230 and it is a straight blowback gun. Pops you like a PPK.
 
I would try to rent or borrow as many guns as you can and see what she likes. Since there isn’t such thing as knock down power below artillery :) , I would try to find something she shoots quickly and accurately and is still willing to carry it.

Perhaps a heavier revolver to practice with and the lighter .38 is a possible answer. There are the bersa .380s that aren’t too bad on recoil, or any of the kahr steel series. If she doesn’t like the gun she probably wont carry it so make sure she is comfortable with her choice as the husband and you wont be carrying the gun for her.
 
"Perhaps a heavier revolver to practice with and the lighter .38 is a possible answer."

Good thinking!

Then with a nice pachmayr grip to soften the backstrap on the lightweight she might be in business.

Her husband mentioned having a S&W .38 Police Special but didnt have it with him. Thats not a snubbie though IIRC so it might not work for carry for her but practicing with it might be a step in the right direction.

Thanx to all for the great input! I'm glad I thought to ask!

:D
 
Tiny Sicilian lady here so I'd recommend a Beretta compact type M, Glock 19, 26, Sig 223, 228/229, or Sig 225 for an auto. In a revolver, a model 60 3" or Lady Smith 65 3."
 
Petite Lady CCW?

What about a SIG 239 in 9mm? Compact, reliable and with a decent round?

I'd certainly stay away from the P3AT KT in .380 - from ALL accounts of experienced shooters the recoil ranges from noticeable to nasty (depending on your perception).

The P-32 though is (as others above have noted) worth a look. Easy to practice with and clean and with practice accurate at intended range (bad breath distance :D ).

The German Police evidently carried these as their sidearms into what? The 1980's? I think this is an underrated round, as is the .380.

Maybe she should also check out the Bersa Thunder .380?
 
A cowoker of mine, 110 pound 24 year old female carries and loves an K frame 4" barrel 357 that she uses +P ammo in. I have never shot with her but she says that she is very good with this combination.
 
I use the S&W 4" 686. At that weight, it can take anything. Just because of your size, really doesn't mean you can't handle a big gun. The 686 really soaks of the recoil. I'm actually considering getting the snubby model too.
 
My 5' 1 1/2" wife shoots a two-tone Sig p239. She shoots it very well. The p239's 25 oz weight helps suck up the 9mm's recoil. She likes the hogue grips that we added to it.

Her defense ammo is 124gr +p Gold Sabers. However there is defense ammo that recoils less and still works great.

Have her try an assortment of different weapons. My wife tried half a dozen before she picked the P239.
 
My Beretta TomCat is a pussycat. Sure its only .32...

Its quite accurate, has usable sights, the recoil is only slightly more than the .22 version, it's easy to carry and very shootable.
 
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The problem is that there are too many fingers in the pie. 1)Get the "little lady"( my wife hates that term. Says she is neigher little or a lady. I disagree on both counts.) out to a BIG gun show with lots of dealers. 2) Have her handle every gun in the place. 3) Have her pick out the most comfortable gun for herself, no help allowed. BUY THAT GUN! Finally have her practice with some low power loads so that she can get profecient with it and to gain some confidence! If she likes it and will carry it she can carry some hot loads in it for troubles. Finesse the ammo not the gun. I have some .25 acp loads(for me!) that will get your notice in a hurry. If she gets a .38 spl have her practice with some plinker wadcutters. Once saw a Texas Ranger put 6 dummy targets out of action with head shots in 6 seconds. Wad cutters will do. By the way, thiis is how my wife always advised those who asked her (women mostly) what was the best round/gun to carry. Get one you will use.
(from the wife) Make sure the grips are comfortable in her hand. Nothing is more likely to make her not carry it than bad feeling grips.
 
If you suggest the Kel-Tec P-3AT (7oz & handles +P ammo) make sure she has an extra magazine with a pinkie extension. I prefer the NAA but a Bresa is an exact replacement for the Kel-Tec floor plate. After she becomes comfortable with the pistol and the rough spots are worn off (200 rounds) she may want to go for maximum concealment with the stock magazine.
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