Need some suggestions for my wife's CCW

[PaulInVa]

Tomcat: I agree

Beretta Tom Cat in .32 acp. Tip up BBL so never have to rack the slide. Double /single action and manual safety.



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The 32 acp Tomcat is a very nice gun and easy to use. I carry one as my pocket gun. Recoil is minimal, IMHO.

 

[hotrod150]

Technically, 8.5, and reduced poundage mainsprings are 8.

Oops, typo-- my head said 8-1/2 but my fingers heard 8.

 

[Der Biermeister]

I think the triggers are too heavy on the lightweight rimfire revolvers. The suggestion of a carry gun in .32 S&W Long is a very good one. The centerfire trigger is likely to be far superior, and the .32 Long is a fairly mild round but likely better for defense than .22 magnum. Buffalo Bore has some good defensive ammo in that caliber.

Good input -- and one that I can easily assess as I own a Colt 32 PPS. I sometimes take it with me to the range, and it really is tame compared to my other handguns. The double action pull is quite similar to my 642, but you gotta love when the trigger is cocked. What I would call a hair trigger. So, if this gun becomes the carry gun for my wife, I would train her to always cock it for the first shot in a SD situation.