Whats good for the ladies?

skider · #1 02-13-2010, 08:25 AM

I need to get something for a friend to have some fun with. cant have much recoil.

mawguy · #2 02-13-2010, 08:45 AM

.22 cal pistol or revolvers are fun. Of course, if it is my wife, a good back rub does the job.

peyton · #3 02-13-2010, 08:51 AM

That K-32 would be good for a new shooter, low recoil and good sights.
I think the 6 inch barrel is good, a snubnose is terrible to start with.

BarbC · #4 02-13-2010, 08:53 AM

Walther P22. Everybody likes this little pistol.

skider · #5 02-13-2010, 08:55 AM

I cant find any 32 long to shoot it.

dave b · #6 02-13-2010, 09:33 AM

4" Mod 63 would be about perfect

TACC1 · #7 02-13-2010, 09:56 AM

Like dave b said, a 4' Model 63 is nice in a revolver, or the p-22
in a pistol. If she doesn't mind a single action revolver, try a
Ruger Bearcat. The actions are not as nice as a well used S&W, but
they are a pleasure to shoot and handle. I would rather shoot
my Bearcat than my Mod 63, just because it seems "right" to me.
I think the Bearcat weighs about 24 ounces, IIRC.
TACC1

truckemup97 · #8 02-13-2010, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by BarbC

Walther P22. Everybody likes this little pistol.

Gotta agree w/ Barb. My wife rolled her eyes when I bought one "for our daughter", but everyone likes shooting it.

gunlovingirl · #9 02-13-2010, 10:48 AM

I assume you're talking about a gun.

If your friend has never shot before, I'd suggest a 22 revolver, like the Mod 63. Lots of fun, no recoil, and cheap to shoot.

mg357 · #10 02-13-2010, 10:56 AM

another idea would be a s&w model 617 in 22 long rifle is also a choice to consider of course that is just my humble 2 cents

Faulkner · #11 02-13-2010, 11:43 AM

I also recommend a Walther P22 for informal plinking and target practice. My wife loves hers and my kids started out shooting it at very young age.

Hermann · #12 02-13-2010, 11:46 AM

Sig-Sauer Mosquito .22

11B Lifer · #13 02-13-2010, 12:04 PM

M36 Kit Gun, in .22. Load it up with .22 shorts to start-For protection put Long Rifle High Speed Hollow Points. I like my 36s as much as my M17s-If you want a bigger frame : Combat Master Piece.
Or a M36 in .38 Special-but load it up with .38 shorts (I think they're .38 Colt)-no recoil-
I prefer revolvers for safety fundamentals-plus smaller hands-or older ones like mine-sometimes have trouble pulling slides-clearing stoppages-

skider · #14 02-13-2010, 01:54 PM

She has fired a revolver,454 casull ONCE!

TNDixieGirl · #15 02-13-2010, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BarbC

Walther P22. Everybody likes this little pistol.

Yep, thats the one I would suggest as well.

RonJ · #16 02-13-2010, 04:17 PM

There's nothing more versatile than a .357 mag revolver.
Even if you don't reload there's plenty of options. A box of .38 spl wadcutters are cheap, superbly accurate and recoil little more than a .22. Lots of midrange loads in .38 special and full on bad***** loads in .357. Take your pick.

oldRoger · #17 02-13-2010, 10:59 PM

If you advance past the .22 stage, I recommend a 3913 Lady Smith. While it is 9mm, it must be one of the easiest to shoot 9 mm pistols going for someone with smaller hands. Absolutely reliable. I would think it is all-around one of the easiest to conceal as well. Even with 147 gr +p, I would not call it very snappy.

silent wolf · #18 02-14-2010, 06:57 PM

My wife started out with a Browning buckmark and now she shoots my 9mm without problem.

charlie sherrill · #19 02-15-2010, 12:05 AM

I would suggest a "riding" lawnmower. Getting her out from behind that old push mower shows that you care.

crofoot629 · #20 02-15-2010, 01:45 AM

I find the double action triggers on J-frames to be horrible, so no I would not get her a J-frame 22. Double action revolvers are meant to be shot double action at least some of the time and I prefer most of the time.

Hard to beat either Ruger’s .22 auto loading pistol or 10-22 rifle. If money is not an issue a nice AR-15 with an equally nice Aimpoint red dot sight to go with the lawn mower.

Emory

zercool · #21 02-15-2010, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by charlie sherrill

I would suggest a "riding" lawnmower. Getting her out from behind that old push mower shows that you care.

Charlie, I thought about that for my wife, but then I realized that walking in circles around the yard was helping to keep her trim and keep her legs toned. Since I know she's awful concerned about her health, I decided that the riding lawnmower was not in her best interest, and bought several more guns instead.

Now I'm mowing the lawn and saving for a riding mower.

To the OP: for a lady or not, if you want low recoil it's tough to beat .22LR in nearly any kind of gun. A beefier .38 or .357 loaded with .38s is also a great choice (Model 27 or 28, R***r SP101). Sounds like this is a primarily a range toy, so .22 has the added benefit of being inexpensive to shoot!