Any Suggestions on a Revolver

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I am a big fan of the semi auto pistol, but the wife a new shooter does not like loading the mags so I thought and she agreed a revolver would be a better choice for her, especially when I'm on road and she's home alone. Does anyone have any suggestions on which revolver would be good for someone with a smaller frame, I would prefer a
.38 or maybe .357 ? Also can anyone suggest any good stores in the Vancouver area to shop for this item ? Most of my handguns were purchased in Alberta. Thanks...
 
I'd say first make sure she likes the feel of a revolver...

for 'smaller' .357 I'd recommend a smith 586/686 or a Taurus Tracker or 66 model, I find both have quite small grips (I have medium hands)
 
You may want to take her to a range where they allow trying out "house" guns - just to get an idea of what calibers she prefers and whether she wants a single or double-action. I'm not familiar with the ranges in the Vancouver area, but I have checked out Lever Arms in downtown Vancouver. They have a variety of used stuff but, for new items, they appeared to specialize in hand guns.

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A nice 686 would be good that way she can shoot 38's or 357 if she wants too and look at some after market grips for it they can make a big difference
 
Look at a Ruger GP-100. My hands are wide, but short and it fits my hand perfectly with factory grips. It's the only revolver I've ever owned or played with that didn't need a change of grips. It is kind of heavy though. Take your lady to a shop to try one on.
 
I would go with Smith 686 in .38/357. Nice and heavy, good looking and I am so happy that I got one
 
I would agree on the S&W 586 or 686 for it has the smaller K frame grip. When they came out with the first 86 series the testers, also being police said they did not like the N frame grip & wanted a K frame grip. So chopped the N frame grip off, welded on a K frame & all were happy. So then they knew what to build. These are a tough gun & can take the heaviers of 357 Mag loads yet so many in our Club use them for 38Spl loads & lighten the loads for the indoor range.

Also you will find the 586 or 586 will come with Hogue rubberized Monogrips. Now if an older model then it might have the ugly & large wooden grips that first came with the guns back some yrs ago. Said grips even are more comfortable, more traction & not as large, in the hand as the wooden ones.
 
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If you check out Wolverine's used page they have a GP-100 in .357mag for $395. I have one and agree that it has a small grip, in fact almost too small for my medium to larger hands. As far as quality goes I'd stake my reputation on Ruger revolvers, can't quite say it for their automatics though...
 
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