re: What do y'all think about a Taurus .38 special for 360$

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I don't understand why people think these small, lightweight revolvers are great for women. Felt recoil increases as firearm mass decreases. Unless you're going to conceal carry it, buy a full framed revolver in the same caliber.

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AMEN!

People think, "small gun, small recoil". Not the case at all.

Fr33, I strongly suggest you AND your SO choose the gun. Women are a lot less likely to use a gun which they did not choose. And trying to make her shoot a tiny 38 will deter her from wanting to shoot any other pistol.

New shooters are very nervous about 2 things:

1. Sound
2. Felt recoil

Getting them past these two blocks is the hardest thing to do initially. Once they are past that, they can move on to smaller, compact carry guns.

For a home defense gun, there is no reason to not get something full sized. I would suggest a full sized polymer handgun in 9mm. It gives you anywhere from 15-20 rounds of ammo in one mag, there is little felt recoil, the sights will be better than those on a revolver, the slide will be easy for both of you to rack (but should stay loaded anyway), and it will have a comfortable grip that is adjustable for both of you to use.

Here's a valuable video you should watch from my YouTube channel:

Firearms for Women

And lastly, like I said before, you BOTH should choose the gun. She will be more likely to practice and actually use it if she feels she has some say in the decision.

Best of luck to you.

EDIT: I also don't think a full sized revolver is a bad decision. Just don't get something tiny that is intended for carry if it's only gonna stay home.