Auto or Revolver for Lady with smal hands

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Hello there;
Our Lady Friend has been with us a few times to the Range shooting some of our Handguns. The Colt Police Positive in .38 and a Star .32Auto are her favorites because they both have small grips, little recoil and are not too loud. Unfortunately being a new shooter she cant get a 12/6.

My question is which Handgun would you recommend which is small handled and in which caliber.

Thanks in advance for all constructive reply's.

Thanks
 
I'd say Beretta 71 or Browning 1911 in 22lr for autos. The Browning 380 1911 if she really wants a centre fire.
 
Start her off with a .22 like a Ruger or Browning Buckmark. The Ruger's have a smaller grip if your friend has really small hands. I have both, and they are fun, reliable, very accurate, and a great way to introduce new shooters to our sport because they are low recoil. You can find good used ones from ~$300-$400, and these are pretty cheap to feed compared to center fired handguns.

Brassman66 said:
Hello there;
Our Lady Friend has been with us a few times to the Range shooting some of our Handguns. The Colt Police Positive in .38 and a Star .32Auto are her favorites because they both have small grips, little recoil and are not too loud. Unfortunately being a new shooter she cant get a 12/6.

My question is which Handgun would you recommend which is small handled and in which caliber.

Thanks in advance for all constructive reply's.

Thanks
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Alfa Project in 9mm.
The stock grips on mine are on the smaller side.
9mm is pretty much everywhere, so ammo shouldn't be an issue. She can get light loads to start and work up to heavier stuff should she want.

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if small grip is the only criteria Beretta Neos in 22LR or a Walther PP in 22LR or 380ACP if a suitably lengthened barrel version can be found. Browning 1911 is also very nice, available in both 22LR and 380ACP
 
Auto...Glock 17 gen 4 without the back straps (9mm)
Revolver...S&W 586/686 or the Ruger GP100 (.38 special and when she's ready step it up to .357)

Something in a .22, beware auto's. They have a habit of FTF, light strikes what have you and can be frustrating for new shooters. Revolvers are better in .22LR but you are forever loading the cylinder...equally frustrating (for new shooters).

However, if you are going the .22 route I would recommend the GSG 1911 (once worn in they work very well). For a revolver, I'd agree with Silverfox. the SP 101 is nice.
 
I have a neos and it fits about the same as a 1911- and believe me i'm not small handed- hands like an ape-but what nobody seems to be addressing is the ability to compress the mainspring on the automatics- ie to rack the slide and charge the gun- the best medicine for this to LET HER CHOOSE from a selection of guns in a gunstore- and make her feel that she's the centre of attention- I don't care if it's a ladysmith, a ruger, or a uncle toms white lightning in38 special, point is it's GOT TO BE something she's COMFORTABLE with- and I've been known to give sa sore web from a good handshake
 
Single Action Revolver: Ruger Single Ten. The Gunfighter Grips are slim and easy to grip.
Autoloader: Beretta 71. Short, slim grip.
Double Action Revolver: S&W Model 17 or a Ruger SP01
 
My wife has a Boberg and like the look of it but doesn't shoot it much. Being light there's a bit of a snap to the recoil and I'm trying to work up a load that will cycle the action reliably without banging her wrists too much. The relative complexity of that pistol compared to her revolvers is a consideration in addition to the ergos of the gun.

The sighting radius is also a bit of a challenge compared to her SW 686 and SW 617 but I would sleep a lot better if she finally masters the Boberg and our laws change so that she can carry it in her purse.
 
plinker 777 said:
Auto...Glock 17 gen 4 without the back straps (9mm)
Revolver...S&W 586/686 or the Ruger GP100 (.38 special and when she's ready step it up to .357)

Something in a .22, beware auto's. They have a habit of FTF, light strikes what have you and can be frustrating for new shooters. Revolvers are better in .22LR but you are forever loading the cylinder...equally frustrating (for new shooters).

However, if you are going the .22 route I would recommend the GSG 1911 (once worn in they work very well). For a revolver, I'd agree with Silverfox. the SP 101 is nice.
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I have an M&P22 semi auto handgun from Smith and Wesson. I don't think it has misfired in any way. I've had a more problems with the 9 mm version.
 
last i looked there was a 4.2" lipseys Ruger Single Ten on the exchange for a fair price.

I've got the exact one and it is both accurate and suited to the purpose. Quite a good trigger too, which can be made lighter in under a minute if desired.
 
Put this together for my 9 yr old Grandson

Smallest Grip I have handled plus adaptable to various Calibers 22LR, 9mm, 357sig, 40s&w and even 45GAP

Lone Wolf Timber Wolf Compact Frame w/ LWD 9mm Top End and an Advantage Arms 22LR Conversion Kit
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Comes with arched back strap also that fills the hand better that he may prefer as he grows

The only proprietary part on the gun is the Mag Release Button, everything else is for Glock 19 Gen 3

Really nice shooting gun, the 22 LR kit is fun to use , really light weight , accurate and is functioning perfectly , he can use the 9mm as he progresses but at this point he prefers 22LR for Rifle also

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I have an M&P22 semi auto handgun from Smith and Wesson. I don't think it has misfired in any way. I've had a more problems with the 9 mm version.
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A lot depends on the ammo, I've experienced as many as 20 duds per 1000 with some bulk stuff. A lot also depends on how much you shoot, in my experience with a cleaned and oiled gun, feeding and ejection reliability starts to take a nose dive at around 300 to 400 rounds. I can't recall ever having an issue with any factory center fire ammo.
 
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