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69396	Looking for advice	Lead	[-]
Posts: 815 (11/18/09 06:02 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Tags : None My wife and I are about to buy our 21 year old daughter a handgun for personal protection. She works in a trendy but crime ridden area of Atlanta. Not where I want to live but..... She has a carry license, has taken a class at a local gun shop, and is pretty handy with a pistol. I'm leaning toward a small .38 Special revolver for mainly simplicity and reliability reasons. Any other ideas? Thanks Lamar
eli griggs		#1	[-]
Posts: 749 (11/18/09 07:40 PM) active member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	If it's going to be a revolver how about the S&W .357 Model 60 with the 3 inch barrel? A little more weight for stable handling and she can load +P .38 Special loads or hotter as she desires. "Those who hammer their guns into plows will plow for those who do not." ~ Thomas Jefferson ~ "In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity". - Albert Einstein WANTED - Lee Loaders - 7.5 Swiss, 7.62x39, 7.62x54r, .303 Brit WANTED- Turkey and Goose feathers for fletching arrows
dfariswheel		#2	[-]
Posts: 978 (11/18/09 08:45 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	These things always turn into a listing of peoples favorite guns, but what I suggest, is letting HER pick the gun. Just take her down to a well-stocked gun store and let her pick what SHE wants.
Cisco		#3	[-]
Posts: 1895 (11/18/09 10:04 PM) Veteran member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	69396, good choice I second your opinion. Paul in Eastern WA
Rustybore		#4	[-]
Posts: 905 (11/19/09 04:43 PM) Veteran member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I agree with the revolver, along the lines of what griggs said, but dfariswheel said it all. It is her ultimate choice with what she will be comfortable shooting. Perhaps a trip to an indoor shooting range that offers several types of revolvers to try. If no facility in your area, try borrowing several types from friends to try. Kevin in Or.
JTB1967		#5	[-]
Posts: 799 (11/20/09 11:44 AM) Veteran member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I agree with the 38 special revolver. Too many non gun people want a "9 mill" or "cocked and locked 45" because they read the mall ninjas on the net talking about how cool they are or saw them in a movie. A good revolver is reliable and pretty easy for the novice to master.
69396	Thanks guys	#6	[-]
Posts: 817 (11/20/09 08:30 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I appreciate the input. We are in the process of having her shoot different handguns before buying. She really likes my Ruger .22 auto but understands that more horsepower is a requirement. Lamar

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