re: Pistol for wife

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It's a S&W 38 special Airweight with laser and no hammer. Just point and pull the trigger . Can't get any easier than that.

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Well, to be picky -- the trigger pull and the recoil could both be a lot easier than that. Those are very uncomfortable to shoot.

But if that's what she wanted, and if you really think she'll shoot it enough to become proficient, might be a good choice.

Not much you can do about the recoil except load it with wadcutters (assuming you can find them). The trigger pull can be reduced a little with lighter springs - maybe 2-3 pounds -- without sacrificing reliability. But if you try that, be sure you use a good gunsmith.

I'm sitting here trying to remember the name of the guy down in Ascension Ph. (I think it was Lloyd Landry) who shot IPSC, was a very good shooter, was a reliable reloader and was a very good gunsmith (wasn't his day job but he was very good). If you could engage him, or someone of his caliber (pun intended), that could become a handgun that she might practice with.