Gun peoples: pistol for wife.

[Method]

Originally Posted by shmike

That was my first thought.

Then I read Triple's post and thought maybe not.

She'll put 8 little bullets in his head.

I had the same thought as well.

Triple - Didn't she recently try to kick your ass and bit you?

I'd be shopping for a muzzle, not a gun.

[RACER X]

kahr .380

[z06boy]

Neither with much experience ? Go with a revolver...point and shoot and not complicated at all.

Semi's aren't that complicated until you have an issue in the heat of the moment and then it may be too late.

.38 or .357 since you can fire .38 rounds in the .357 as well.

I didn't read all of this...maybe I should have but my above opinion is based on assuming this is for self/home defense.

Go to the range and practice...become familiar and get comfortable with it.

[fnfalman]

Originally Posted by Triple

My wife weighs about 90 pounds and has all the muscle strength of a wet spaghetti noodle. The less recoil, the better.

I'm still leaning toward a pocket .22. Just want the piece with the best reputation. I shoot Stinger hollow points and they make pretty big holes for such small bullets. I've read that Quik-Shok projectile rounds are pretty devastating, too.

Then the auto pistol is going to be a real major issue. She'll be limpwristing the pistol and it won't cycle for shit.

But if you were to want one with the best reputation then go with a Beretta Model 21 Bobcat. But at least go with the .25Auto caliber for more penetration. https://www.shopberetta.com/e2wShopp...364:3100001371

[Smittie61984]

Why do you need a pistol in the kitchen???

That aside a 9mm is perfect. Just not a glock or some other bulky plastic like gun. Make sure it's slinder. A 38special stub nose would be pretty good (Not the 357magnum). Easily handled and less likely to accidentily discharge.

[Ducati Diva]

My first gun was a Colt 380. Perfect size for small hands and not much of a recoil. I have since moved up to my issued 9mm but liked the little 380. One piece of advice if neither of you have much experience take a course with a certified instructor. Also take the gun apart and reassemble it until you are both comfortable with the mechanics of the gun.
Snaged this pic to give you an idea of size.

[Adeptus_Minor]

1. Go for a .380, 9mm, or .38 Special, not a rimfire. A single, well-aimed .22 shot can kill, and perhaps the sight of a gun is enough to deter an attack; I wouldn't bet your wife's life on either of those assumptions.

2. Pistol or revolver is not as important as her proficiency with it. Revolvers are 'point & click', and the safety is pretty obvious. Autos will require a little more training, but that shouldn't be a deal breaker. Autos will offer you a little more choice in caliber in a compact size.

3. Did I mention proficiency? If she's scared of it, it will be useless. If it isn't second nature to draw and aim, it will be useless. If she can't operate the safety or firing mechanism, it will be useless.

[Smittie61984]

Originally Posted by Adeptus_Minor

1. Go for a .380, 9mm, or .38 Special, not a rimfire. A single, well-aimed .22 shot can kill, and perhaps the sight of a gun is enough to deter an attack; I wouldn't bet your wife's life on either of those assumptions.

2. Pistol or revolver is not as important as her proficiency with it. Revolvers are 'point & click', and the safety is pretty obvious. Autos will require a little more training, but that shouldn't be a deal breaker. Autos will offer you a little more choice in caliber in a compact size.

3. Did I mention proficiency? If she's scared of it, it will be useless. If it isn't second nature to draw and aim, it will be useless. If she can't operate the safety or firing mechanism, it will be useless.

What he/she/it said!!!

[Adeptus_Minor]

Originally Posted by Smittie61984

What he/she/it said!!!

Muahahaha!!! I'm an "it"..

[Cass]

Sig P232. As soon as my mister turns a blind eye, I'm stealing this one from him. I love it. So easy to shoot, manual decocker, nice weight, fits awesome in my hand.

MY gun is a Ruger .357mag, I usually run .38s through it though.