Any recommendations for liteweight revolver?

"Just for the heck of it, I checked the weight of the three-inch barrel, Ruger SP-101 (in .357 magnum/.38 Special); it is only one pound heavier than the 11 ounce Smith 342PD. "

Only an ounce..maybe only a couple of ounces...but "only a pound?" I think that is stretching the point......
 
Don't shoot, no kidding. For me, the 3 oz. difference between a Taurus 85ultralite and the SW342PD is noticeable.....give or take a pound!:)
 
ALA Dan: you mean one of these?

Sexy little gun, isn't it? Another good choice for purse carry and the price is right. By the way, I checked out the triggers on the new hammerless 650 and 850 CIA's. Wow, one of the most incredible trigger actions I have ever experienced on a gun of this type. Don't know what Taurus did but they are a cut above.
 

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Greeting's 22lovr,

Yep, quite a sexy looking revolver. Just wish the company
would stand behind the weapon's looks.:eek: No doubt,
the Taurus model 605 I examined had a very delightful
double action; but not as crisp and clean as that
found on my Smith & Wesson 629-5 "Classic". Guess its
a matter of choice? And to describe the Taurus reputation
I will use a quote from the fine folk's that make FRAM oil
filters, " You can pay me now, or pay me later"; meaning
of course, that you mize well take a sick Taurus to a well
respected "gun doctor" cuz we ain't gonna fix it for free.

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

*FootNote- An oldtimer, deceased gunsmith here in my
area once said and I quote "The Python is the only wheel
gun that Colt makes". I wonder what he thought of the
Taurus revolver's? This fellows last name was Glasgow,
and I think he was 92 when he died in the early 1990's.
 
ALA Dan: If I treat it right............

I hope it treats me right! Here's hoping I won't have a problem with it. I'm not planning to pound thousands of PLUS-P .357 rounds through it (I'd have bought an SP101 in that case) but will stick with standard pressure .357 and .38 spcl exclusively. (range report forthcoming.)
 
Ala Dan,

as reported by our TFL team
members. For Pete's sake, I cant see me ever buying a Tauri
product of any kind; until this kind'a problem is addressed.
And then, I would still be hesitant. Sorry for the long rant,
but I needed to vent about the Taurus "Lifetime Warranty"
that the company seems so proud of.
Click to expand...

Gee. Of all the many guns I've shipped to Taurus over the years from the various shops I've worked in, I've had only one complaint about excessive turnaround time. That's a better record than any other mfr I've dealt with. (Certainly better luck than I've had with some folks in New Hampshire that you like a lot, Dan. ;) )


breezn2,

For a lightweight gun for purse carry, you probably don't need to go all the way to the 11oz end of the scale. Trust me, I know purse carry. ;)

I currently use a 296Ti in .44 Special (23oz, loaded) or a Taurus 731UL (19oz, loaded) in .32 Magnum for purse duty.
 
Speaking of gun weights, I was looking at my 2002 Ruger catalog. The SP101 is 25 or 27 oz, depending on barrel length in 357Mag, while the 22LR version is 34 oz, 1/2 oz heaver than my KP90 45ACP....

Sheeeshh.
 
LIGHTWEIGHT; AIRHEAD?

HIGHLY RECOMMEND wife actually shoot the gun(s) she may carry.

'Light' is great for carrying, but absolutely awful for most shooting and shooters.

My wife has the S&W M38 Airweight Bodyguard, but she required Pachmayr grips.
Still a vicious little blaster.

Or, like the gracious lady T suggested, a slightly heavier gun is often 'light enough', but allows for more actual 'shooting'.
Cause your wrist isn't broken or your palm slapped silly.

Anyone ever REALLY wonder why S&W makes that ultralight 22LR?

And of course there are (idiots) like me who prefer big heavy made-of-By God-metal guns.
Comforting.................

Let us know?
 
Don't buy a gun for someone unless you know that they can handle it.

Too many men buy guns for the "little lady" in that mode. Snubbies are hard to shoot. But men are stubborn.

I would also invest in a good women's oriented shooting class. That is worth much more than the usual internet caliber/stopping power BS.

Then the type of gun becomes the lady's choice.
 
breezn2, I have a 642 which, for me, is a great little gun. For my wife, however, it's not so great. She has a heck of a time squeezing the trigger and keeping the gun on target. I guess her hands are weak. She has no trouble with most other revolvers, but she does with this one. If possible, please have your wife dry fire the gun a few times first before you make a decision.
DAL
 
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