Poodleshooter
New member
Well, here's the way things stack up:
1. My wife has finished her NRA basic course. She got a chance to shoot several varieties of weapons in addition to my GP100 (a Makarov, G17, & same G17 with a Ciener .22 kit) and decided that she appreciates the simplicity of a revolver. She's also handled several different snubbies, including a variety of S&W J's , Taurus 85's and a SP101. She doesn't really have enough experience yet to have a definite preference,though she tended to light and comfortable.
2. She's decided that she doesn't like recoil (didn't even like 9mm w/115gr.
3. More than recoil, she dislikes muzzle flip. (I need a heavier barrel or porting)
4. She isn't too excited shooting, but is pretty decent at it (farm girl). I'd like to foster an interest of course.
5. Since she probably won't be a dedicated shooter, I can't really justify an expensive first weapon (such as one of the new titanium or scandium models)
6. I've found a good deal on a Taurus Mdl.83 .38Special, blued,with a 4" heavy barrel ($109.95) If I equipped this with a wider,softer grip that she likes, this seems like it would be a great alternative with very little recoil and muzzle flip. Unfortunately, it would be a sight unseen purchase from a reliable wholesaler.
What do y'all think- especially you ladies!
1. My wife has finished her NRA basic course. She got a chance to shoot several varieties of weapons in addition to my GP100 (a Makarov, G17, & same G17 with a Ciener .22 kit) and decided that she appreciates the simplicity of a revolver. She's also handled several different snubbies, including a variety of S&W J's , Taurus 85's and a SP101. She doesn't really have enough experience yet to have a definite preference,though she tended to light and comfortable.
2. She's decided that she doesn't like recoil (didn't even like 9mm w/115gr.
3. More than recoil, she dislikes muzzle flip. (I need a heavier barrel or porting)
4. She isn't too excited shooting, but is pretty decent at it (farm girl). I'd like to foster an interest of course.
5. Since she probably won't be a dedicated shooter, I can't really justify an expensive first weapon (such as one of the new titanium or scandium models)
6. I've found a good deal on a Taurus Mdl.83 .38Special, blued,with a 4" heavy barrel ($109.95) If I equipped this with a wider,softer grip that she likes, this seems like it would be a great alternative with very little recoil and muzzle flip. Unfortunately, it would be a sight unseen purchase from a reliable wholesaler.
What do y'all think- especially you ladies!