What revolver handgun would you recommend for a woman?

Question

I have a Springfield XD-40 but it is too much for my wife to handle so am looking for a revolver for her...any suggestions?

These are some great replies...thanks!

Answer 1

I'd say a 9mm Handgun should be fine for her. And as long as it is double action(which most if not all are) a hammer won't slow her down, all she has to do is pull the trigger. Also I feel safer with a hammer(there are a group of people me included that feel a hammered weapon is less likely to misfire) because I'm nostalgic. With revolvers go double action, and a 38-40 would work. If you port a 357 magnum's muzzle it reduces the kick enough that anyone can handle it. If you port any revolver it reduces the kick. If it's for CQC self defense shorter barrels are easier to conceal and are adequate since most engagements are less than 10'. My recommendations would be........ a Ruger SP10, Taurus Model 617B2 / Model 605SH2 & Model 817SSUL, S&W Model 386 Sc/S Model 686 Revolver - 2 1/2" / Model 36LS Revolver - LadySmith® / Model 317 Revolver & Model 360 Revolver. These are nice ones and should be a good start.

Answer 2

Well if the XD-40 is too much have you considered the Glock Model 19 in .9mm? If you just dislike the Glock and prefer a wheel-gun, look the Lady Smith by S & W. If you can find a good, used Colt Detective Special THAT would be a good choice. Also consider the Ruger and Taurus. Another possibility, the Beretta .380 Model 84 w/double stack mag. It is heavy and wide at the grip so it absorbs a lot of the recoil and is not punishing to small hands like the Walters & Sig .380s. Ladies love them once they shoot them. Browning makes a clone of the Beretta 84.

Last resort, a Beretta Tomcat .32 acp. With quality defensive ammo from Fiocchi it is as hot as a .38 Special. Good ammo is also avaible from Federal, Gold Dot and Winchester.

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Answer 3

Your wife is probably trying to muscle the slide on the XD.

I would suggest a Smith & Wesson model 10, four inch heavy barrel, in .38 cal. Load with standard 125 gr. jacketed hollow points.

The revolver has fixed sights. The barrel is thick (hence the "heavy barrel" name). The model has been around for almost 100 years. Good, solid, reliable gun. The standard 125 gr. jacketed hollow point load delivers a lot of performance with little recoil. Best beginner's gun there is in a major caliber. Used ones can be found for under $300, making it a bargain to boot.

Answer 4

This is an easy one. The S&W model 617 revolver. It is .22LR. It is a good gun for a woman and holds 10 rounds in the cylinder. It is very accurate as well. And don't think .22 is underpowered for home defense. 1 shot in the center of the chest is all you need. .357 mag is as bad or worse than 40 and unnecessary.

Answer 5

I bought a taurus tracker in .357 with 4" barrel about a month ago, once my wife tried the 38s through it she fell in love, I think i've only gotten to carry it 4 or 5 times because she always takes it out with her. It's all titanium so it's very light, but the grip and porting on the barrel makes it very managable, Also, it's holds 7 rounds in .38 or .357 instead of the traditional 6

Answer 6

S&W model 10 if she likes vanilla ice cream. Once the standard handgun for almost every policeman in the country, there have to be a zillion of them on the used gun market, and there's a reason everybody used to have one.
I got my ex a little Rossi 44 Special snubby that she liked better than she liked me; she still has it, but I don't think they're made any more. It was quite functional and dirt cheap. I got one for myself as a backup when bow-hunting for hogs.
I also think the Ruger GP100 and SP 101 are worth a look and affordable.

Answer 7

Nothing under a 9 MM or a .38. To many stories of BG's being able to continue an attack after a .25 ACP was emptied into the BG

Answer 8

Lady Smith is always nice. Colt .380 Mustang or the Sig .380 is nice. 9mm are often large around the grip, due magazine capacity, and ladies have smaller hands which affects control. You can also look at the Colt detective special.

Answer 9

I bought my wife a S&W Airweight hammerless in a .38. it is a good gun for a female that is not a "gun gal" Hammerless will keep it from snagging on things in her purse during the draw (she should still keep it in a holster though) and I leave the 1st chamber empty so that it will be hard to negligently discharge the firearm. I load it with jacketed hollow points from speer in 160 grain to reduce kick, however that is preferential. Ensure that she gets adequate range time with her new piece prior to carrying it. You don't want her fumbling with an unfamiliar weapon in the event of a crisis.
I also put custom grips on my wifes to assist her natural point of aim. If your wfe if not confident in stress under fire situations, I can suggest laser grips.

All in all, the best you can do is to take her to a range that offers gun rental, and give her range time on a variety of weapons. She will make the choice on what fits her best.

Answer 10

Lady Smith and Wesson revolver in .38 spcl.