First Revolver

[Barry loyd]

Stay away from the airweights.accurate

I Had a SP101 I loved but swmbo claimed it.

another choice is the 3 inch Taurus 605. Mine has been flawless and scary accurate

My GP100 was claimed yesterday. She said she can see the sights better on the my stainless one better than her blued one.

 

[labnoti]

Current production does not always have a lock. S&W currently makes 642, 442, 640, 340, 340PD, 442 Pro, and 640 Pro without locks. There may be more.

 

[labnoti]

For a first revolver, I would strongly recommend a K frame, or an L frame and not a J frame (or similar size of other brand), especially not an airweight. S&W K and L frames have a lot going for them, but I would even suggest a Cobra, GP-100, or a Dan Wesson before a J frame, SP101, Kimber, or LCR for a first revolver. I have owned, shot and carried three different J frames from across the spectrum of J frame features. I've shot them a lot and do decent with them. I can't brag on my skills, but I can tell you I can go shooting with my buddies who bring Glock 17 and such and I don't feel embarrassed at all. But when I compare myself to myself with a non-miniature revolver, it's like night and day. What I'm saying is a standard size revolver is just so much easier to shoot. I realize this won't be your first gun, but why make your introduction to revolvers extra difficult and frustrating? Give revolvers a proper chance. You can't go out and buy a Keltec P32 and after any amount of time say that you really know what automatics are like. But pick up a K/L frame and you pretty much have the quintessential DA revolver. Get it with at least a 3" barrel too. I mean, what would people think of a 1911 or Glock with a 1-7/8" barrel? Just because you can do that to a revolver, doesn't mean it's the best thing to do. Concealed carry of a 3" L frame isn't harder than carrying a Glock 19 -- and we also know that it's not the barrel length that's hard to conceal on a handgun, so there's no reason not to consider longer barrels which are even better.

But if you insist on a miniature revolver, I suggest Model 640 Pro Series or Model 60 Pro Series. If you get a Ruger, consider getting one with good sights.

 

[Armored farmer]

It appears that you have chosen........: wisely!