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    High Power Shooter drift_g35's Avatar
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    Default Help me pick a revolver for my wifes ccw

    I know little to nothing about revolvers so I dont even know where to start. I want to order from the seller on GB as they are already holding a P229 on layaway for me. I was looking at the Body Guard, but reviews dont look too good for them.

    Any suggestion would be helpful. Thanks guys.

    I would also like to keep it below $500 if possible. Maybe one of the Airweights?

    http://www.gunbroker.com/Revolvers/B...Sellers=455909
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    My only comment on revolvers would me to make sure it's rated for +P. Maybe they all are these days, I'm not sure. A little .357 may be a great way to go if it's still in your weight limits.
    I have a '77 Colt Det Special, from what I've read it's iffy with the +P ammo, and that's all I see on the shelves at Cabela's.
    And having a 6 shot is nice compared to a 5 shooter IMO.

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    Always liked the LCR or the Sp101 in 357 but those unless you find a good deal might be out of your price range. I know Ark Tactical has a few in, you might want to go check them out.

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    S&W 642 hammerless, stainless, 5-shot, 38sp +P

    Your wife is not going to want to shoot .357 in a small revolver.
    The Air Weights are light to carry, but kick like hell.
    The hammerless design ensures snag free drawing from anywhere - even shoot through a jacket pocket without concern of the clothing getting in front of the hammer.
    Just point and shoot.
    Throw on a Crimson Trace laser grip and she will love it.

    My wife carries a S&W 940 in 9mm with CT laser grip. Hard to find these days.

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    My wife uses a lady smith her dad gave her, she likes it, and it's +P rated.

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    +1 on the hammerless or bobbed, that's pretty much a must.

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    What makes you set on a revolver for her?
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    Glock 42

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    Why a revolver?

    I ask this because a lot of people reflexivly think that a snub nose .38 is the ideal gun for "The Little Lady" ... when in reality, small revolvers are a weapon that really require an expert level of shooting skill to shoot well.

    "But Zundy, my wife can't rack the slide on an auto with her girly wrists and weak hands."

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    Now if she still really wants a revolver, I'd say get a S&W J Frame (in .357mag if at all possible ... not that she has to carry .357, but they're beefy enough for +p and opens up your options for ammo). You can't go wrong.
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    I got my wife the LCR in .38 special. She really likes it. Hammerless, no failure to feed/eject, just point and click. It's manageable for her to shoot accurately and she's very comfortable with it. Pretty light weight too and under your price point. My buddies' wife has one too. My wife shot hers first to try it out.

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