Except that there are some very good reasons to recommend a semi over a revolver. I'm not an anti-revolver guy.

Does she shoot? Has she shot? Will she shoot?

All of those are important questions. She will enjoy shooting a 9mm semi more than a snubby revolver. A snubby revolver (like the excellent LCR or J-frame Smiths) ARE huge compromises. They have limited capacity (5 shots). They're hard on the shooter. They have marginal sights (although crimson trace option is possible, a higher price point, built in from Ruger on the LCR). There are limited factory loads for .38 special (but not too bad, particularly if +P is an option).

Having said ALL of that, 9mm is an option, even for a LCR. You would at least have HST and other fine, fine options for a round. Moon clips might complicate the issue, but at least it would be an option.

But, I would suggest a full power, .357 revolver. Ruger SP101 is a 5-shot and an "intermediate" choice, but you can get one with a 4" barrel. I think a Ruger GP100 would serve as an adequate nightstand gun. You would have a huge range of .357 Mag and .38 +P loadings.

Otherwise, it is impossible to make a bad choice for this purpose in buying a Glock 19.

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Posted by LSU alum wannabe

Katy, TX

Member since Jan 2004

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Posted on 5/1/16 at 1:35 pm to Ace Midnight

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Except that there are some very good reasons to recommend a semi over a revolver. I'm not an anti-revolver guy.

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Otherwise, it impossible to make a bad choice for this purpose in buying a Glock 19.

I can see in NO UNIVERSE my mother loading a magazine and manipulating the slide to chamber a round.

I also can never see my Mom being "granny get your gun" and actually going down to the range or ever making a hobby of shooting.

You used the term "nightstand gun" and that is exactly what this will be. I can only envision her ever being comfortable enough to load and fire the gun. Otherwise it will sit for years (hopefully) because she will only take it out for maintenance, cleaning, or a god awful moment.

If I could see her doing any of this or enjoying it, I would be all onboard with team Glock.

All this has managed to do thus far is make me want a revolver. S&W's are pretty.