I’m a woman with small hands looking at getting my first gun sometime coming up. I want a 22 so I can practice my aim and shoot a lot of round without busting the bank (I may upgrade to something bigger caliber down the road). I would like a revolver (dual action) because they never jam. Not sure what a good make and model would be.....would greatly appreciate any FReeper recommendations...
Look at a Smith 351PD, 7 shot .22 magnum, under 11 ounces.
It’s what I got Mrs Slim.
Ruger LCR
My wife also has small hands. She really likes her S&W 642 in 38 special. But, it only holds 5 rounds.
If you want a .22, revolver, get a ruger lcr in .22. 8 round cylinder.
Get lady Smith .38. You can carry it in your pocket.
For Christmas I got a Sig Sauer P238. I also have a baby Glock. Both are 9 mm though.... Anyway, I like my glock but not to carry as it still seemed bulky and heavy. So, we got the P238. I LOVE it. We also wanted a gun that I could carry that has a safety and this one is easy to flip and cock. They both fit into my purse that has a Velcro holster (can’t think of the name of the line at the moment Gun Toten Mamma maybe).
Revolver’s have advantages but I’m not as comfortable with them.
Lady Smith revolver in .38 special or .357 mag.
Operational issues:
1. Rent a lady smith and use .38 specials in it.
2. Go back a week later and rent it again, 38 special rounds this time.
3. Your memory may remember the recoil as being much heavier than it really is. This happened to me recently with a .45 long colt derringer. The recoil at the second shooting was far less than I remembered. It is now one of my favorite pistols.
4. Getting lessons is far cheaper than blowing through large quantities of ammo and doing it wrong. Aim is not a problem, consistent grip and correct trigger pull are very important issues that many shooters never solve.
5. Pocket guns can go every place you go.
6. Do not buy a Glock for your first pistol. There is no trigger safety and accidental firings are not uncommon.
7. Shoot analytically.
Most pistols, according to the head gunsmith at Glock never see 1,000 rounds. You have two assignments:
You will shoot more than 1,000 rounds through it in the first year or so.
You will practice until you can consistently place 5 or 6 rounds in a six inch circle at 15 yards. This may place you in the top 5% of pistol shooters.
Have fun and welcome to the shooting fraternity.
Two more tips:
1. Academy has 34 db earmuffs for $17.50 and the are very good.
If you wish to lower the sound more you can wear 32 db ear plugs underneath the earmuffs for a total db reduction of 66 db. My local indoor range uses 99 db earmuffs, very pricey to buy.
2. Shoot outside not just indoors. Way better lighting and the shooters are much more social and are willing to help you.