Mom wants revolver, help please.

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My mom is 50 years old, she has arthritis in her hands, and she’s not very strong. She wants a gun for self defense, and has gone to the range a few times and knows that she wants a revolver. I’ve always been a semi-auto guy, so I don’t know will be best for her. She likes the .357’s she was shooting, with .38’s in them. She shot a S&W 60 or something. It had a “J” frame, and a 3” barrel. She liked that. What would be good for her? Something that she can carry with her, and be able to handle and shoot?

Thanks for your help
 
The one that's good for her would be the one she likes. So if she likes the 3 in., then that's the one that would be good.
 
A Smith M-19 combat mag with a 4in barrel. A true classic 357mag revolver. You can find them in very good condition between $300.00-$350.00 Adding a set of rubber rips will soften the recoil. As long as the revolver is taken care of the value will increase over time!
 
For a lady with arthritis, a revolver would probably be the best choice. You wouldn't want her to limp wrist a semi-auto. If she's already found a model 60 that she likes and is confident with--- well, I think you know what you need to buy her for Valentines day! :)
 
Smith Model 10 with a four inch barrel and the small grips. With WW 148grn wadcutters. Don't get no better for a novice shooter.

Most importantly, take her shooting and talk to her about what to do in different situations. She must have a PLAN.

Jungle Work
 
Depends on what exactly she wants the gun for. Is she planning on carrying it concealed? If so, on or off body carry? Is this to be only a "house" gun or primarily a range gun (target shooting)?

If she's going to carry it, then a S&W 60 (external hammer) or 640 (internal concealed hammer) is what I'd recommend.

If she's going to carry but is willing to conceal a bigger gun, then I would go with the S&W 65LS (Ladysmith) with a 3 inch tube. This will work very well for a gun kept for home defense.

If she's getting into target shooting, then the S&W 66, 19, or 686 are excellent guns that are equipped with adjustable sights. Older S&W 67s and 15s are .38 spl only, but can be readily found in good shape. Both have adj. sights. In my experience, the blued (10, 13, 14, 15, 19, & 586) models seem to have the best out of the box triggers. All of these models except the 10 are out of production, however they are relatively easy to find used.

A consideration is that the smaller J-frame guns may have heavier trigger pulls than the larger K- & L- frame guns. With any of these frame sizes, it is possible to reduce or smooth out the trigger pull quite a bit and still leave the gun reliable, but make sure the 'smith knows his way around S&Ws. Simply cutting springs is the worst way to go.
 
blacklabelsociety,

I think that Dr. Magnum has pointed out what you should already know and what others appear to be missing. If she likes the Model 60 and can shoot it in her current state of health then get it for her. Seems an easy and obvious choice. Also very important as others have stated. Explain to her how to use the gun in a defensive situation, thinking defensive will be as important as having the gun itself. Good luck.

.44mag
 
I wasn't ignoring the fact that she liked the model 60. I was simply pointing out that she should try out several guns to make sure she doesn't like something else better. If she tries a few and decides the 60 is for her, then knock yourself out. Definitely get what she likes best. She'll be happier and shoot it more often.
 
Best Gun is:

A used older police turn in model 10 S & W snubbie for purse and 4" for everything else. They usually can be found with great trigger pulls.

Some of my arithritic students like the Beretta Tip up pistols but they are underpowered but better than a sharp stick or pillow!

Wadcutters for practice and familiarity, then practice with magsafes or glasers for carrying and nightstand. Expensive but whats her life worth.

Lots of practice, training and learning of lethal force laws.

But remember most importantly is if she doesnt have the gumption to really use the gun it may not be a good idea as it may get taken away at time of emergency !
 
"MOM'S" Rod....

Hello:
I have and excellent choice.. they do not offer this in stainless any more but you can buy the caliber in a Air-Weight for her. The .32 H&R Magnum is a pleasent caliber to shoot and has more zip than the .38 Special.. The Lady smith model aslo is designed for Mom's in mind with smaller grip's and less spring strain on the action. They also have smoother trigger action from the factory than a normal snubby.. Regards, Hammer It.

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Colt Diamondback .38

Blacklabelsociety,

A Colt Diamondback .38 Sp. would be easy to fire and handle. The "D" frame is such a perfect size for a woman's hands, and the trigger pull? Light and smooth. They're essentially a scaled-down Python, with a price tag to match.
Good luck finding one.
another possibility might be to see if a local gunsmith could ease and smooth the trigger on a 3-inch barreled Ruger SP101. Good luck. BTW: For my mother, I bought her a S&W Model 10 (K frame) after my Father passed. She loved it. I shoot pretty good with it as well.

Respectfully,
Larry C.
 
A .32 Mag J-frame with the right grips would be pleasant to fire and would offer the added benefit of a sixth shot...
 
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