I have a member of my extended family who is going through some awful divorce/ domestic violence stuff that I won't get into. Suffice it to say she is doing everything she can to take care of the legal situation she is in.
That being said she wants a handgun for home defense for herself and two small kids....but she does not want to practice with it. I don't understand or agree with the mentality, but she deserves some level of protection.
I am willing to give her any of my handguns for her to use as longas necessary, but which would be best? My first thought was a revolver for its point-and-shoot simple operation. Do I go with the hammerless snubby for simplicity (although difficult to use effectively) or the full size revolver with exposed hammer for ease of use and reduced recoil? Regardless of what she ends up with I will show her the operation of the firearm, but she is adamant that she does not want to shoot it unless she is forced to.
In this (admittedly awful) situation, which handgun would you suggest?
That being said she wants a handgun for home defense for herself and two small kids....but she does not want to practice with it. I don't understand or agree with the mentality, but she deserves some level of protection.
I am willing to give her any of my handguns for her to use as longas necessary, but which would be best? My first thought was a revolver for its point-and-shoot simple operation. Do I go with the hammerless snubby for simplicity (although difficult to use effectively) or the full size revolver with exposed hammer for ease of use and reduced recoil? Regardless of what she ends up with I will show her the operation of the firearm, but she is adamant that she does not want to shoot it unless she is forced to.
In this (admittedly awful) situation, which handgun would you suggest?