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As I was packing to leave for the weekend, my wife (who has had some pretty significant wrist pain i.e. Carpel tunnel since last year) says: I haven't been to the range for a while, I don't even know if I can pull back the slide on any of the guns in the safe. -my pistols stay unloaded unless they are holstered. Well, sounds like a good excuse to break out the snap caps. Turns out her discomfort level has gotten to the point where it is too painful to manipulate the slide on my g43 xdm or xdsc. We settle on locking the slide and using the slide lock/release on the xdsc(her favorite of the 3) for the weekend if worst case she needed it for hd purposes.
Then she says "we need a revolver". I said yes ma'am. Yes ma'am we do. 😁"we should get one when you get back this week" yes ma'am. Yes ma'am we should!

I have been eyeballing the lcr for about 18 months. All my handguns are 9mm and I have a significant amount of ammunition on hand as well as supplies to load another few thousand more. But the 38 won't need moon clips.
I show her what I'm thinking and she is leaning toward the lcrx 3". She doesn't like the looks of snubnoss and likes the idea of longer sight radius.(although our house doesn't have a hallway longer than 30ft) but her comfort and confidence is ultimately what is important.

Not opposed to another weapon,but I have rented a 38lcr and the trigger was pretty sweet compared to the Taurus 85(only other wheel gun I've used).

This will likely stay at home as a hd weapon and only travel to the range. But I won't say if we get the snubbie it won't get carried😉

What are the thoughts? Is there something I should be considering that I haven't?
 
Don't forget about the ruger sp 101. You can get it in 2-1/4" or 3" barrels. The shorter barrel is dao they are fine revolvers and shooting 38 out of them is very light. Just a thought for you.
 
The Vp9 is very light racking with super light recoil if you don't mind putting a little more into it. I believe it's fish's wife that has the same trouble.
 
I'm far from a revolver guru, but when I fired up youtube, this was sitting in the recommended list. Others, let me know if he's talking out of his ass, but at first blush, it appears to offer some insight that may apply to you.

[video=youtube;e35uPk8tfxU]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e35uPk8tfxU[/video]
 
My wife has an LCR in the nightand next to her side and she loves it - to my surprise she doesn't think it has more kick even with +P than her carry S&W bodyguard
 
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If your wife has significant wrist pain, I would avoid the lcr. It has more recoil than a steel framed revolver because it is lighter. Also, a 357 shooting 38's is great plus you can shoot 357 if you want.
 
My wife has owned a stainless Taurus 85 (S&W 637 copy) for 26 years. She can load, rack and shoot any semi-auto in the house but if you ask her for a preference she'll tell you a revolver. She very much likes the simple manual of arms, not to mention she can pick a fly off a ant's ass at 15 yards with one! A couple years ago she got her CWP and we went shopping as the Taurus was to heavy for carry. She picked out the Ruger LCR. She liked the grip, light weight and nice trigger. After some practice she's very accurate and confident with it. It's a great carry revolver.
If your wife is not going to carry I'd take her to look at K or L frame S&W's. The bigger frame makes a huge difference in shooting comfortably. My wife and daughter love shooting my 4" 686. On armslist I've seen good condition model 10 K frames in the $400 range.
 
After owing a S&W 442 & shooting a bud's .38 LCR, if I ever delve into the pocket revolver world again, it will be the LCR.

I found the LCR much more comfortable to shoot, due to the much "cushier" grip & the trigger is light years' better than any stock DA S&W trigger I've fired.

SP101 would be a fine choice as well, as would a GP-100.
 
My wife carries a S&W bodyguard in 38sp. Lazer integrated etc. She seems to like it.
 
BurnedOutGeek;56898 said:
Got a budget in mind?
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Under $500 would be preferable. I honestly have never looked at a sp101 or really any other revolver for that matter. I had heard great things about the trigger on the lcr (had considered getting one in 9mm to not have to start a 2nd ammunition stock). So when I went to the local range I rented the 38 they had and shot it next to a Taurus 85. The lcr trigger was awesome. My original search was for a pocket revolver for me. Not really thinking about her until the convo last night. It makes sense to look at other larger frames for a home defense weapon. Will prob take her to the range this week as Sportsmans lodge has a Blackhawk and a gp100 on the website to rent.
 
A 3" GP100 or SP101 are great options. For a bit longer barrel a used model 10 smith would be pretty cheap and make the other triggers feel like they were rolling on sandpaper.
 
Why does everyone want to put a snubbie revolver in their wifes hands?
And then wanna double down on it with a light frame model. :facepalm:
And then wanna tell a guy who's not familiar with wheel guns and a wife with bad hands that it would be perfect. :double facepalm:

Noted above, there are a couple of Ladies who might take to it. But the large majority of Ladies end up hating the things. Accuracy sucks past 20 feet, they're loud as fack, and they kick way too much for the average Lady who doesn't consider a range day a particularly awesome time like we do.

BurnedOutGeek;n57285 said:
For a bit longer barrel a used model 10 smith would be pretty cheap and make the other triggers feel like they were rolling on sandpaper.
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^Best advice yet. Seriously. Forget the snubbies metalliman, of any caliber. That's not gonna work for your wife...she'll hate the damn thing I guarantee.
I get lots of Ladies out here who ask me to teach them how to shoot. In 10+ years doing this at my private range, using handguns ranging from SR22's to 45's to 41 mags to 40 cal's to 9mm's to 357's to Ruger single six's, to 380's..and all manner of plastic and metal...the overwhelming favorite handgun with the Ladies is the Smith & Wesson Model 10-6 four inch barrel 38 Special. Bar none. It's no contest...and they do well with it.

Every single woman of any age who has shot this gun states it's their favorite. I'm talking about Ladies who are beginners or close to it. The woman who likes snubbies, or at the least which is more likely, deals with it, are anomalies and don't represent the typical woman.
I'm tellin ya...95% of women hate then effin snubbies. Don't go there.
 
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Friday;57905 said:
Why does everyone want to put a snubbie revolver in their wifes hands?
And then wanna double down on it with a light frame model. :facepalm:
And then wanna tell a guy who's not familiar with wheel guns and a wife with bad hands that it would be perfect. :double facepalm:

Noted above, there are a couple of Ladies who might take to it. But the large majority of Ladies end up hating the things. Accuracy sucks past 20 feet, they're loud as fack, and they kick way too much for the average Lady who doesn't consider a range day a particularly awesome time like we do.



^Best advice yet. Seriously. Forget the snubbies metalliman, of any caliber. That's not gonna work for your wife...she'll hate the damn thing I guarantee.
I get lots of Ladies out here who ask me to teach them how to shoot. In 10+ years doing this at my private range, using handguns ranging from SR22's to 45's to 41 mags to 40 cal's to 9mm's to 357's to Ruger single six's, to 380's..and all manner of plastic and metal...the overwhelming favorite handgun with the Ladies is the Smith & Wesson Model 10-6 four inch barrel 38 Special. Bar none. It's no contest...and they do well with it.

Every single woman of any age who has shot this gun states it's their favorite. I'm talking about Ladies who are beginners or close to it. The woman who likes snubbies, or at the least which is more likely, deals with it, are anomalies and don't represent the typical woman.
I'm tellin ya...95% of women hate then effin snubbies. Don't go there.
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So where exactly does the 3" lcrx fall? Snubbie I thought was 2" and less?
 
LCR stands for Light Compact Revolver.
That's the big issue, there's no weight in them. Correct...3" barrel is not normally considered snubbie, but it's pushing it.
Folks ask if my Taurus Judge kicks badly..3" barrel..shoots 45 Long Colt or 3" magnum 410 shotgun shells.
Sounds evil. But because the thing is so heavy it's kick is very subdued.

Women can easily handle a 4" steel revolver no problem. Your wife and her hand problems will need some assistance in the form of mass from the firearm or it's gonna sting.
Ruger makes a polymer bullet ammo that packs a wicked punch, and recoil is substantially reduced even in the 38 special.
I don't profess to know everything and forgive me if it comes across like that. But I do have lots of feedback in this area, and I'd highly recommend considering the S&W Model 10 with some of that Polymer ammo. For someone with sensitive hands it's a very good combination and very easy to use, while still providing a good level of stopping power..God forbid she ever needs it.
 
Someone had mentioned something about an autoloading pistol that you could tilt back and gravity would rack the slide for the first round or something. It came up because my wife is too physically weak to rack most slides (no joke.) I'll ask the guy I was talking to about it, if you want. I think it was some kind of beretta, or some such?
 
Errant_Venture;59172 said:
Someone had mentioned something about an autoloading pistol that you could tilt back and gravity would rack the slide for the first round or something. It came up because my wife is too physically weak to rack most slides (no joke.) I'll ask the guy I was talking to about it, if you want. I think it was some kind of beretta, or some such?
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That sounds neat. Interested in how it works even if she isn't into the weapon.
 
It doesn't sound like a snubbie would be best for your application. If you're looking at HD and no carry, get a longer barrel. A 6" steel frame 38 would seem to fit the bill..
 
Since it's not being carried but is strictly a stay at home gun, I'm in the S&W Model 10 camp. Any barrel length will do but as mentioned 4" to 6" is a good choice. The extra weight will make it much easier to practice and the bigger grip easier to hold onto with limited hand strength. Ruger, Taurus and Rossi make steel frame 6 shot 38 special revolvers in the same size range that will fill the bill nicely as well, but I'm a S&W guy so a good used model 10 would be my first choice.
 
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Have her try the Walther CCP too. That is the easiest subcompact to rack. Easier than most full sized.
My wife has spondyloarthritis that effects all of her joints to varying degrees. Revolver recoil bothers her too much.
But the CCP she can handle very well. Her full size, which she also loves is the H&K VP9. Very easy to rack. Has the long slide release bar on the right side. The wings make it easy to rack as well. The thumb paddle mag release it easy for anyone with compromised grip strength.
If you were closer I'd tell you to meet me at Calibers to let your wife try these two.
 
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Thoughts. There is a very inexpensive hand gun that can be tuned to be very light and smooth and functional with factory rounds. This hand gun would work very well at the home and some minutes/hours at the range. I would get a nice Smith & Wesson, Model 10. Absorb the recoil and the trigger should be exceptional. Further polishing will make it a sore wrist dream.
My great wife has those wrists and there is a M10 on the coffee table (disguised) with a trigger pull of 7 pounds and feels like 5#.

She also has at her disposal a Remington380 that has a soft slide rack. Long trigger but soft and smooth also. But as mentioned by someone, the recoil is the gorilla in the room. And that little 380 recoils. Tradeoff.
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Maybe I missed it, but I didn't see mention of the .327 Federal Magnum revolvers. Supposedly just as effective as the .357 with significantly less felt recoil.
 
If you want an auto with a really light slide spring, look at the 22TCM by Rock Island. The cartridge is best described as a 223 short or a 9mm necked to 22 with a light (40 gr) bullet. Beware: it's LOUD!
 
DPCSR1;n56948 said:
Don't forget about the ruger sp 101. You can get it in 2-1/4" or 3" barrels. The shorter barrel is dao they are fine revolvers and shooting 38 out of them is very light. Just a thought for you.
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The sp101 is an excellent choice especially the 3"
 
I would have her try the Walther CCP as mentioned earlier, or the Walther PK380. Both slides are very easily manipulated. I would try that before I went to a small revolver.
 
Metalliman27055;75671 said:
Went to the Greensboro show today. She has made the call. Sp101 4.25" in 327mag. Now to raise some funds.
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Nice choice! Michelle on the Tom Gresham's GunTalk After Show is a huge fan of that round. I see Henry now makes a lever action in .327 Federal.
 
You can't go wrong with the SP-101. The .357 model (which also shoots 38 special) with the 2 1/4" barrel weighs 25 ounces and the three inch barrel SP-101 a few ounces more. The trigger stacks somewhat however that can be remedied with a $9.49 Wolff Spring Pack. I would ask if her wrist is strong enough to support a heavier handgun.
 
Metalliman27055 said:
As I was packing to leave for the weekend, my wife (who has had some pretty significant wrist pain i.e. Carpel tunnel since last year) says: I haven't been to the range for a while, I don't even know if I can pull back the slide on any of the guns in the safe. -my pistols stay unloaded unless they are holstered. Well, sounds like a good excuse to break out the snap caps. Turns out her discomfort level has gotten to the point where it is too painful to manipulate the slide on my g43 xdm or xdsc. We settle on locking the slide and using the slide lock/release on the xdsc(her favorite of the 3) for the weekend if worst case she needed it for hd purposes.
Then she says "we need a revolver". I said yes ma'am. Yes ma'am we do. 😁"we should get one when you get back this week" yes ma'am. Yes ma'am we should!

I have been eyeballing the lcr for about 18 months. All my handguns are 9mm and I have a significant amount of ammunition on hand as well as supplies to load another few thousand more. But the 38 won't need moon clips.
I show her what I'm thinking and she is leaning toward the lcrx 3". She doesn't like the looks of snubnoss and likes the idea of longer sight radius.(although our house doesn't have a hallway longer than 30ft) but her comfort and confidence is ultimately what is important.

Not opposed to another weapon,but I have rented a 38lcr and the trigger was pretty sweet compared to the Taurus 85(only other wheel gun I've used).

This will likely stay at home as a hd weapon and only travel to the range. But I won't say if we get the snubbie it won't get carried😉

What are the thoughts? Is there something I should be considering that I haven't?
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Just do NOT get anything with "UltraLite" in the name...ask me how I know....lol....
 
Super old thread. Completely forgot about it Lol. Went with the xde.

She still wants a 4” sp101. But other things have taken priority.
 
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