question for the board...

[CATTLEDAWG]

I am considering purchasing a revolver for my wife...this will be her first...she has shot many rifles and shot guns but is a bit shy when it comes to handguns...I am thinking about a Ruger SP101...my question is, since I've not shot any of the SP101 options, which has the least recoil...the .327 Fed mag, the .357 mag, or the .38?...My wife is a girly-girl...and I don't want to get her something she won't want to train with...

 

[98Redline]

I would think that the 38 will have the least recoil.

If you were to get a .357 you would have the option to shoot both 38 and .357.

One thing is for sure, an SP101 with full house .357 loads is pretty energetic in your hands.

 

[Bucks Owin]

My pick would be a .357....Train with .38 Spl target wadcutters and progress to +P or whatever she's comfortable with..
(Actually, a .38 WC isn't all that bad a defense round...JMO)

 

[Pal Val]

It's been said before. The best way to get a lady a satisfactory gun is to let her try a variety and choose the one she likes best. In that way, you can't miss.

Any other way, you'll risk wasting a lot of money for nothing. The only difference between guessing a woman's preferences and guessing the winning number in the lottery is that you stand a better chance of guessing the winning number in the lottery.

I may be worng, but I'll stick with my story. :roll: :roll:

 

[CigarGuy]

For you, I'm sayin' the .38.
For her, I'm sayin' let her choose because you'll be damned if you do; damned if you don't.

 

[Rclark]

You didn't say what for.... But if just a DA revolver for general use, the GP-100 would be much better option. Heavier (not as much recoil... more pleasant to shoot) and a longer sight radius for better shooting results. Also a better training revolver as you have adjustable sights. Then shoot .38s from it at your hearts content. No need to 'punish' your wife with Magnum loads . Another option in the .357 BH. My wife likes to shoot mine with .38 level loads.

 

[Specs]

My LCR357 is very soft shooting in 38 spec, even with +p. That big Hogue Tamer grip and the extra 4 oz really softens the recoil. She probably won't like 357 in the gun, but the magnum LCR with 38 spec would be a good choice.

 

[CATTLEDAWG]

It'll be for concealed carry...and if she decides to carry on her and not in her purse, she's got some hips, so the GP100 might be a bit large...I hadn't thought about the .357 LCR w/.38...I have a .38 LCR and love it...but it's too much for her...but 4 more oz might make the difference...