I was looking at the Ruger LCP .380 for my (in 5 days) wife. She has been to the range a few times. She just needs more practice b/c her aim is not that good. A .380 could solve that (correct??). Any thoughts and advice would be appreciated. BTW she shot my Ruger SR9 at the range.
The LCP is pretty small with a big kick for someone just starting to shoot. I’d stick with the 9mm for a while before you try to move her to a small gun. Rent an LCP before you buy it. The LCP won’t improve her aim - too much kick and a long trigger pull.
My daughter has an LCP and doesn’t really like it - it hurts her hand to shoot it much.
BTW, congratulations on your upcoming wedding.
Smaller guns are more difficult to shoot.
I have a Bersa 380 and love it. And they are reasonable too. Shoots well and a great pocket weapon.
I was looking at the Ruger LCP .380 for my (in 5 days) wife.
Plan to practice mostly with a larger 9mm.
I have a Ruger .380 LCP, and your wife may not be able to rack the slide if she is not very strong.
One of my friends bought one for his wife (65 YO), and there was no way she could operate it.
Maybe a small .38 LadySmith?