She wants a revolver, and I agree with her decision as she cant rack the slide on any semi auto in the store. This will be her primary and only carry weapon. I was considering the 60 3" barrel, the 640 2 1/8" barrel, the 60LS with 2 1/8" barrel, or the 340 with 1 7/8" barrel.
My wife is 6 feet tall but she is a bit of a wuss at times. Even though the gun is a 357, for the first year or so we will only chamber it with 38 or 38+p and then if she wants too we can move up to 357 without having to buy her a new weapon. The grip on all of these weapons is about the same and they feel comfortable in her hands, but we cannot find places that rent any of them (other than the 340 which I own) so I am going to have to just do what I think is best and get her the model I think will work best for her. I havent let her shoot the 340 yet, because honestly I think she is going to hate it and not want to touch any of these other guns which are twice the weight with longer barrels and should really cut down on recoil. We have really looked around at many companies and these models are really the only things she is willing to consider mostly because of the grip and the fact that she likes S&W (I think she got that from me), and I think she has narrowed down a good selection.
My pros and cons of each weapon are listed below. I would like your opinion on these models and these models only. I have looked good and hard and have narrowed it down to these four, but I am really having a problem moving forward. Please don't suggest I have her try shooting each of these, I have thought of that and most are not rented in any of the 3 shooting ranges we go too. Also keep in mind that these guns will be for carry use on a daily basis not just target shooting.
60 with 3" barrel weighs in at 24 ounces and its obvious advantage and drawback is the 3" barrel. Recoil reduction would be great, but it would harder to conceal, especially for a woman wearing it IWB, thigh, or ankle which is the only way she would wear it. Hammer would have to be bobbed, but DA is better for recoil training than DAO IMO..
640 with 2 1/8" barrel weighs in at 23 ounces and has reduced size for easy concealment, but less recoil reduction than the 3" barrel on the 60. The main benefit is the internal hammer which is nice for carry, but on the other hand an external hammer can be easily bobbed and is better for recoil training than a DAO internal hammer IMO.
60LS with 2 1/8" barrel weighs in at 21.5 ounces has a slightly lighter weight which would be more comfortable for her to carry, but still ahve enough weight for recoil reduction. A big deal is that it says "lady smith" with pretty wood handles. Yes you may think its silly, but if she thinks its pretty and a gun for a lady, she will be more proud to carry it, and carry it more often. Obviously, because its cute its now a fassion accessory, not just a tool The only downside may be the wood grips may be less shock absorbing?? The hammer would have to be bobbed, but DA is better for recoil training than DAO IMO.I think I am leaning towards this one
340 with 1 7/8" barrel weighs in at 12 ounces. I carry one of these as a backup gun, and I just think its to much kick for most women, even chambered in 38, do you all think I am wrong?
I would really appreciate any help I can get on this, because I am considering surprising her for christmas and I would have to start working on this soon.
Thanks
My wife is 6 feet tall but she is a bit of a wuss at times. Even though the gun is a 357, for the first year or so we will only chamber it with 38 or 38+p and then if she wants too we can move up to 357 without having to buy her a new weapon. The grip on all of these weapons is about the same and they feel comfortable in her hands, but we cannot find places that rent any of them (other than the 340 which I own) so I am going to have to just do what I think is best and get her the model I think will work best for her. I havent let her shoot the 340 yet, because honestly I think she is going to hate it and not want to touch any of these other guns which are twice the weight with longer barrels and should really cut down on recoil. We have really looked around at many companies and these models are really the only things she is willing to consider mostly because of the grip and the fact that she likes S&W (I think she got that from me), and I think she has narrowed down a good selection.
My pros and cons of each weapon are listed below. I would like your opinion on these models and these models only. I have looked good and hard and have narrowed it down to these four, but I am really having a problem moving forward. Please don't suggest I have her try shooting each of these, I have thought of that and most are not rented in any of the 3 shooting ranges we go too. Also keep in mind that these guns will be for carry use on a daily basis not just target shooting.
60 with 3" barrel weighs in at 24 ounces and its obvious advantage and drawback is the 3" barrel. Recoil reduction would be great, but it would harder to conceal, especially for a woman wearing it IWB, thigh, or ankle which is the only way she would wear it. Hammer would have to be bobbed, but DA is better for recoil training than DAO IMO..
640 with 2 1/8" barrel weighs in at 23 ounces and has reduced size for easy concealment, but less recoil reduction than the 3" barrel on the 60. The main benefit is the internal hammer which is nice for carry, but on the other hand an external hammer can be easily bobbed and is better for recoil training than a DAO internal hammer IMO.
60LS with 2 1/8" barrel weighs in at 21.5 ounces has a slightly lighter weight which would be more comfortable for her to carry, but still ahve enough weight for recoil reduction. A big deal is that it says "lady smith" with pretty wood handles. Yes you may think its silly, but if she thinks its pretty and a gun for a lady, she will be more proud to carry it, and carry it more often. Obviously, because its cute its now a fassion accessory, not just a tool The only downside may be the wood grips may be less shock absorbing?? The hammer would have to be bobbed, but DA is better for recoil training than DAO IMO.I think I am leaning towards this one
340 with 1 7/8" barrel weighs in at 12 ounces. I carry one of these as a backup gun, and I just think its to much kick for most women, even chambered in 38, do you all think I am wrong?
I would really appreciate any help I can get on this, because I am considering surprising her for christmas and I would have to start working on this soon.
Thanks
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