Pros and cons of 327 TRR8??

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My wife just cannot get comfortable with a semi-auto pistol but really likes revolvers. I'm considering getting her a 327 TRR8 as a house gun. Good idea or should I reconsider? Thanks for your opinions.
 
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The TRR8 is an N frame, which might be a little large for some hands. That said it is also a PC product, with a very smooth trigger for DA and crisp for SA. Mine is 9.5# and 2.5#, respectively. It is an absolute delight to shoot, and very accurate.

The weight, just under 36 oz, is just right. It's heavy enough to handle full magnum recoil, and light enough for good handling and less fatigue on the range.

It comes with a gold bead front sight, which I changed for a fiber optic. A gold bead reflects light in a way that makes it hard to center, especially in an indoor range. The blade is easy to remove with thumb pressure, but I use a small Allen wrench through the access hole to compress the plunger for installation.

My auxiliary rails are still in the box. They add bulk, and I don't find that a barrel-mounted light/laser is good choice for carry or home defense. If this is a bedside gun, I suggest a set of Crimson Trace grips. Sans rails, the TRR8 will fit any holster for a 5" or 6" N frame.
 
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Best to let hers choose her gun.
If she likes it great.
Rails can mount lights and lasers that may be useful to her.
Look for a Model 10 38 Special.
Would probably do even better.
 
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The TRR8 (and M&P R8) is tied as the best shooting weapon I have ever owned, tied with a 9mm 1911 Wilson Combat that was over three times as much money.

The TRR8 manages recoil just splendidly and with the thicker wood grips pictured is a great fit for my hands. A woman would need to be comfortable with the N Frame in her hands.

For a house revolver my choice would be the 586 L-Comp with the included front Tritium sight, the L Frame might also fit a woman's hands better. However, if having a weapon light/laser on board is important, and the gun's size isn't too much, then the TRR8 makes perfect sense. I recommend the Streamlight TL-2 HL G. I found the gold bead sight awesome, although now I use an Aimpoint T-2 Micro.

Finally, how many wives drive cars their husbands liked "for their wives" but it wasn't the car she would of bought for herself? It might be prudent to let your wife pick out her own revolver and perhaps NOT even be in the store with her if you're like most of us husbands. Then before she pays, discuss her selection by cell.
 

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Nice gun, but your wife might be happier with a decent 4" model 10.

An all steel K frame in 38 Special can be shot well by many individuals. You can also save yourself a good chunk of change.

Also consider a 64, 67, 13, 65, or 66.
 
If her hands are big enough to handle an N-frame comfortably, the TRR8 is a wonderful revolver. I really like my 686+ but I absolutely love my TRR8.
 
A 2-1/2" L-frame might be better?

Being a 5" bbl. N-frame it might be more than your wife is comfortable with, even though it's lightweight. Definitely it'd be best to have her handle it before purchasing. I like mine though.

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