With respect to all opinions, especially those postings by bk40,JJR,Peter Gunn, DWM,
and Big Bunny; I would highly recommend that
your wife be allowed to try a "large" variety
of weapons, both semi-auto's and revolver's.
If she happens to be a first time shooter,
why not start with .22LR caliber? They are
fairly inexpensive, will last a lifetime, and
allow for hours of enjoyment at your local
firing range. May I suggest several .22's
to choose from:
SEMI-AUTO'S
1) Ruger Mark II KMK-512 (my favorite)
Constructed of stainless steel, with
51/2" bull barell. Extremely accurate.
Price- between $289.00 and $325.00
depending on your locale.
2) Browning- not sure of the model; but
I think it's called the Buckmark?
Also, a shooter and extremely accurate.
Price- Unknown?
3) Colt Match Target Woodsman- discontinued
but there are still a few around. This
gun is a super shooter. Comes with the
very fine Ellison adjustable sight's.
Very capable of one hole groups; if the
shooter can stay that steady?
Price- on request from the dealer or
person that happens to own one of these
jewels.
REVOLVER'S
1) Smith & Wesson Model 17/617 6" barrel
Adjustable sight's; blue sreel or 617
is stainless steel. Very good shooter.
Price- Around $325.00 in blue (used) to
unknown?
2) Colt Diamondback Discontinued but a
real shooter. Comes in blue steel or
nickel finish. Prices vary greatly
depending on where you find one?
3)Smith & Wesson Model 18 4" barrel
blue steel, adjustable sight's. Mine
had a target hammer and trigger. Saw
one in the Birmingham, AL New's a
couple of weeks ago for $209.00 in
used condition. Dealer was Plaza Gun
and Pawn. Mr. Harry Deal is the
owner. He is also an expert pitol smith.
All of these are excellent choice's. Some
are moderately priced; while others may send
a family budget into orbit? Good luck on your
selection.
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Ala Dan