Looking for a small, reliable pistol/sidearm for a lady

[Mamzelle]

Gun enthusiasts encouraged to ping.

[mozarky2]

Beretta Tomcat, hands down. You don’t even have to operate the slide with that one; .32 caliber. It was made with women like yourself in mind.

[Parmy]

You might look at North American Arms.

[BGHater]

Walthers P5 compact.

Still might be too large for you. Nice gun.

[Grizzled Bear]

Go to your local dealer/gunsmith. If you have no experience at all, I recommend a revolver. They’re easy to maintain.

[Gone_Postal]

a small .22 auto...small, light, easy to use..and deadly

[fullchroma]

Bookmark. I have the same question. My girly hands aren’t tiny but a broken wrist a two years ago has left my right hand a little weak.

[omega4179]

Ditto on the tomcat and .32 acp.

[RandyGH]

I suggest a quality .22 revolver. A hit with a .22 is better, it has been said, tham a loud miss with a .45

[monkeycard]

I would suggest a revolver from Charter Arms would probably be suitable for you. A call to their Customer Service area may help you decide which of their products to consider.

[meatloaf]

I’d suggest the semi-auto Berreta Tomcat also. You might also want to consider one of the Smith & Wesson Ladysmiths in .38 special.

[genefromjersey]

Ruger Bearcat (.22LR) hands down. Compact, light, simple, shoots where you point it.

[Grizzled Bear]

Consider the 357. It can fire both 357 and 38 rounds.

[Texas_shutterbug]

If I might butt in on your thread, I'm also looking for something fairly small , not outrageously expensive. Ammo should be moderately priced, as well.

And, of course, should be able to stop an intruder dead in his tracks. :(

[Barnacle]

Keep it simple.

Smith and Wesson Chief's special.

38 Caliber, five shot revolver.

You can get you confidence up practicing with light loads. Get trained by a qualified instructor or friend.

Best of luck. Stay safe.

[dr_who]

A Baretta. Q said so.

[Randy Larsen]

.25 auto

Nothing more than a cap gun!

[livius]

Thanks for posting the question. I have that problem too. I have never been able to pull the slide on a gun. I tried a revolver and I could actually shoot it and I liked it, but somebody talked me out of it. I would also like to hear input from other folks here.

[Mamzelle]

re: If you have no experience at all, I recommend a revolver. )))

I have a standard service revolver, I just don't like it. Bulky and I think I shoot better than it lets me. But I intend to get some education shortly.