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Originally Posted by OKFC05
"I've thought of getting a Governor for a varmint gun living here out in the country and for a defensive gun that my wife could use also if needed"
I get quite a few women in pistol classes. Half of them that bring a gun start the conversation with "XXXX bought this gun for me and I hate it." If she likes shooting a large hard kicking gun as her first handgun, she is very unusual. And the implication that it will somehow make up for no training and poor shooting is a common myth; it won't.
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A large gun is easier for her to control without a lot of practice since she doesn't shoot that often. She also prefers revolvers, which I think is wise. As for the HD role, it's as good as any. As a camp/trail gun, it would be very versatile whether defense or a varminter. It's like a .500 S&W. If you want one, that's great and if it does a good job for you then that's even better.