Hand Gun

[drillem]

I am looking to get a hand gun to keep at the house. I am looking for something that my wife would be able to handle as well. Any suggestions?

[swamp snorkler]

Get a revolver.

Talk with Southern 151 her can hook you up.

[BuckingFastard]

we have a judge at the house... my lady shoots it fine. might seem like a lot but anything would be too much with no practice.
the shells you can put in a judge are hard to beat for sure!

[duckman1911]

Does she enjoy shooting enough that she will practice? How big or her hands? Tiny hands then get a Khar. Average size hands then go with a Glock. If she likes shooting then think aboit a 1911. My wife has small hands but shoots my 1911 just fine. If you know someone that has some different styles of handguns and would be willing to let her try a few that would be the way to go.
My wife has small hands and shoots a Khar in 45acp. Fine weapon.

[Hightower]

This is probably more suited for you, rather than your wife. Last year I picked up a Springfield XDM Compact 9mm. Its a sweet little handgun. Comes with a 19 rd. mag and a 13 rd. mag (which makes it a compact).

[drillem]

Thanks for the info. No, she would not go out and shoot it very much. Maybe just a few times to get the feel for it. She wants one for protection at the house, so to me, this gave me the green light to go out and buy a new toy. Just asking for suggestions as to what to get and look for.

[meaux fishing]

my sister has a couple of the sub compact glocks she really likes, but with a pistol she better practice if she has to use it. Its not easy to hit a still target, much less a moving one if you arent used to handling guns. I would really recommend a home defense shotgun. just point in the right direction and pull the trigger.

[duckman1911]

Originally Posted by meaux fishing

my sister has a couple of the sub compact glocks she really likes, but with a pistol she better practice if she has to use it. Its not easy to hit a still target, much less a moving one if you arent used to handling guns. I would really recommend a home defense shotgun. just point in the right direction and pull the trigger.

Can't disaggree with this at all. Maybe a .22 for her pocket or purse and a 20 or 12ga for in the house. A 20ga load of low brass #6's will do the job across the living room on down the hall.
This is also were the Taurus Judge is great. Put a load of #6's in ole boys face at 20' and he no longer wants to steal your tv or rape your wife.

[swampman46]

Originally Posted by Hightower

This is probably more suited for you, rather than your wife. Last year I picked up a Springfield XDM Compact 9mm. Its a sweet little handgun. Comes with a 19 rd. mag and a 13 rd. mag (which makes it a compact).

I can vouch for that. I have that exact gun. Wether it's factory rounds, reloads, even my lead cast bullets-it eats everything I feed it. And not much kick. Don't sell women short on a 9mm...they might surprise you.