"Gunslingers" Chime In..Handgun For Wife

bargeahead said

My police officer friend want's to get a different " up close and personal " back-up and has offered his S & W Detective Special ( 5 shot 38 Special, 1 1/2" ) for $200. He put on a Hogue Monogrip and the weapon fits both mine and my wife's hands very well ( she is petite ). From my limited research $200 seems like a decent deal. Blueing is a bit worn on cylinder but not to the point of corrosion starting. Don't know year of manufacture. Range and safety training included. Will be strictly in home, different room than shotgun. Whatcha think ?

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My wife has been through several weapons through the years. All revolvers. She has had problems with athritis in her shoulder over time....she's always enjoyed carrying large pocketbooks. We finally found one for her that absolutely does not aggrevate her shoulder at ALL. It is a S&W Air Lite in .357. It's a large caliber, yes, but she carries a .38 special hollow point load that is much more comfortable to shoot. The pistol has a scandium frame and titanium cylinder. It is 12.5 ounces loaded. She loves it. It was not cheap, but she's safe and not in pain anymore.