.32 Magnum?

[Robenstein]

Originally Posted By: bulwnkl
A 32 H&R mag should be lower recoil for you/her. 327 Federal will almost certainly be poorly received.


She can even go down to 32 S&W long. In a heavy handgun that would feel like a 22lr almost. Might be smart to start her on those and work up to the hotter 32 H&R. Get her used to the gun and noise first...then she can address her recoil issues.

 

[Shannow]

This is one of my favourite Gunwriter's articles.

http://guns.connect.fi/gow/ed.html

Could load some very mild .32s, to get practice and range time and develop the muscle memory, then have them regular/souped up for defence.

 

[Doog]

Get her a S&W Model 351PD 22 mag. Jframe 7 shot revolver. Load it with 22 mag HP ammo. Ruger also makes the LCR in 22 mag but its a 6 shot. Charter Arms also makes a .32 mag pink lady revolver.

 

[bubbatime]

OP makes post and never comes back to answer questions.

How can we offer adequate, proper advice when he hasn't come back to answer relevant questions so that we can point him in the right direction.

Checked his posting history and he has a history of offering barely minimal first post and then never coming back. Why even post questions if you are not really interested in an answer?

 

[FastGame]

Originally Posted By: bubbatime
OP makes post and never comes back to answer questions.

How can we offer adequate, proper advice when he hasn't come back to answer relevant questions so that we can point him in the right direction.

Checked his posting history and he has a history of offering barely minimal first post and then never coming back. Why even post questions if you are not really interested in an answer?


Yep, I noticed that also. After his shotgun post I said I wouldn't post in his threads anymore...seems more like trolling than wanting answers for his/her interest.

 

[AZjeff]

Originally Posted By: Robenstein


Disagree all you want, but there is a reason that rimfire was relegated to uber small calibers very quickly in the 19th century when centerfires came on the scene. They have issues. And comparing experiences with shooting at paper to the obstacles and conditions faced in personal carry or military duty is very apples to oranges. Centerfire is simply a better system. Otherwise we might still have 44 caliber rimfire cartridges for pistols and rifles.


Here is the OP's entire post:

My wife has trouble shooting a .38, how would the Magnum perform? Thanks

Where you got military duty or PD carry out of that is beyond me. Apples and oranges you say? He didn't say if she's shooting paper, bad guys or baby Harp seals. Modern quality rimfire ammo is plenty reliable.

 

[Robenstein]

I assume that if she is hooting a 38 and she is not enjoying it, there is a reason she has tried to do it. She may have to use it in the future to fend off a threat. Otherwise the OP would have just thrown a 22 at her and problem solved. They are cheaper than a 32 and have less recoil. The OP is trying to find a lower powered round that might work without going immediately to the bottom of the barrel in terms of power.

I can never in good conscience recommend a rimfire for personal protection and I think the majority of personal protection professionals will give similar opinions for similar reasons. ESPECIALLY in a semi auto.

 

[bubbatime]

OP's private message to me:

"Bubba, if you cannot say anything nice, don't say anything. And if you are checking MY posting history you need to get out more!"



He has time to private message me but totally neglects this thread again answering questions of him. Where is the troll spray?

The right 38 special gun (4" stainless k frame model 66 for instance), with the right ammo (38 special wadcutters), offers practically zero recoil. If the gun his wife is shooting has too much recoil, she is probably shooting the wrong gun (an air weight snub nose perhaps?) with the wrong ammo. If the OP wants to chime in, we can set him and his wife up with a proper solution.

 

[Hokiefyd]

I agree with other comments that smaller calibers in smaller frame pistols are generally not ingredients for easy-to-handle firearms. They can make for great pocket carry options. I pocket carry a Kel-Tec P-32 when I don't have my Shield 9 on me. The P-32 fits in ANY pocket and weighs only about 10-12 ounces FULLY LOADED, 7+1 of .32 ACP. It's a great option for certain clothing types. But they're not necessarily easy to handle. In my opinion, Kel-Tec has done a nice job with their P-32 -- the P-3AT is a little more unruly (the Ruger LCP is a copy of it).

If she likes semi-autos and wants to look at a smaller caliber, try a Walther PPK or a CZ 83 in .32 ACP or .380 ACP. Those are all-metal firearms in a smaller caliber that should be a peach to shoot.

 

[SuperDave456]

I'm going to agree with Bubba on this one.

For a house gun a larger Steel .38 special, or in my house a 6" barreled .357 loaded with .38 specials, is difficult to beat.

My wife didn't grow up shooting, and is intimidated by heavy recoil.
The .357 revolver loaded with .38 specials has less recoil than my Ruger Mark II.

Larger heavier firearms will absorb more kinetic energy than smaller lighter firearms.
However, they are a pain to carry, which is why they sit in a drawer so well.

BTW, my wife can hammer targets out to 25 yards with that revolver, not sure if she could do it under pressure, but for around the home distances she should be fine.

If not she also likes my AR-15.
Similar situation, heavy 16" barrel, light round, little recoil.
Rifles are rifles and handguns are handguns, but that's a separate discussion.

 

[billt460]

Why not go to a range that rents pistols, and let her try a Glock 19? Purchase several boxes of different 9 MM loads, and let her have at it. Glocks are simple to operate, and are easy to load and shoot well. And the 9 MM is about as good of a self defense round as you will find. My guess is she will for certain come away with something she will be able to handle.

 

[AZjeff]

The fact that the OP mentions 38s and 32s indicates he's a revolver guy. As was said he hasn't bothered to come back to his thread in 3 pages...but PMs someone?

 

[Robenstein]

While below the threshold for what I consider a good self defense round, my mom uses a used Walther PP in 32ACP. It is about all she can handle for a semi auto with her bad arthritis. Very little recoil and it had a trigger job done to it to help with the typical heavy Walther DA pull.

But she used to carry a 357 Colt Trooper back in her law enforcement days when she had a choice.

 

[gaijinnv]

Originally Posted By: AZjeff
The fact that the OP mentions 38s and 32s indicates he's a revolver guy. As was said he hasn't bothered to come back to his thread in 3 pages...but PMs someone?


OP never mentioned 32s ...

 

[Astro14]

Originally Posted By: gaijinnv
Originally Posted By: AZjeff
The fact that the OP mentions 38s and 32s indicates he's a revolver guy. As was said he hasn't bothered to come back to his thread in 3 pages...but PMs someone?


OP never mentioned 32s ...


Aside from the thread title...and his original question....which was about .32s....did you even read the whole thread? Or are the facts of the conversation inconsequential...

 

[gaijinnv]

Originally Posted By: Astro14
Originally Posted By: gaijinnv
Originally Posted By: AZjeff
The fact that the OP mentions 38s and 32s indicates he's a revolver guy. As was said he hasn't bothered to come back to his thread in 3 pages...but PMs someone?


OP never mentioned 32s ...


Aside from the thread title...and his original question....which was about .32s....did you even read the whole thread? Or are the facts of the conversation inconsequential...


Well ... I read the whole thread, but somehow ignored the title - oops

I read the only post OP has in this entire thread:

Originally Posted By: bobbob
My wife has trouble shooting a .38, how would the Magnum perform? Thanks


My (obviously mistaken) assumption was that he was talking about .38 Special in a .357 Magnum. The question, on the face of it, made no sense - after all, if his wife was uncomfortable shooting the .38 Special, wouldn't she obviously be even more uncomfortable shooting the .357 Magnum?

Unfortunately, the OP has not returned to his own thread, has not cast any more light on his question, and apparently could care less as he is posting in other threads.

So ... yes, I guess the facts of the conversation are inconsequential to me - just as they appear to be to the one who started this thread.

 

[Astro14]

Gaijinnv - please accept my apology.

In re-reading my post hours later, I was far more caustic than I intended at the time.

I, like you, wish the OP would clarify the purpose for his wife's shooting. It would help frame any comment or recommendation.