Recommend me a good revolver for..my mom

[DeanMk]

Right? I want one sooo bad!

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Collector's Firearms has one that looks to be in the same shape for $599
Andy

 

[Certaindeaf]

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Looks like the rear sight screw has backed out (focus above the barrel pin). Pretty common.

 

[DeanMk]

Model 10 S&W (.38 S&W Special). It has worked for 118 years, you can load anything from light "wadcutter loads" to 158-grain, cylinder-bulging "blue whistlers".

You name it, the .38 Special can do it and do it well!

This one's for Captain O...



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[Captain O]

This one's for Captain O...

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The quintessential 20th Century American revolver.

 

[Captain O]

The FBI used it until 1984. Some agents insist upon carrying it (those that are "grandfathered" with the Model 13). It still works!

 

[Certaindeaf]

The FBI used it until 1984. Some agents insist upon carrying it (those that are "grandfathered" with the Model 13). It still works!

The old bobbed and de-seared .357 magnum, Model 13.
oh yea

 

[Andy54Hawken]

The model 64 and 65 are pretty nice too...
Geez ... might have to sell my muzzle loaders and start a collection of Smith's of various models and vintages .
( Yikes! what am I saying... )
Andy

 

[Captain O]

The model 64 and 65 is pretty nice too...
Geez ... might have to sell my muzzle loaders and start a collection of Smith's of various models and vintages .
( Yikes! what am I saying... )
Andy

Bite your tongue! You'll be soooooooryyyyyyy!

 

[DeanMk]

Welcome to the dark side, Andy... 3>)

 

[ikemay]

Hey guys, recently my mother (who is in her late 60's and lives alone) had an encounter with what the police told her was probably a "confused drunk person" . This guy banged on her door at 3:30am for 10 minutes yelling "let me in right now", and ended up finally leaving before the police arrived, but it really frightened her and she was very upset. This happened a few months ago, but I only learned about it recently after she told me she wants to "learn to shoot a gun so I can feel safe alone." , because she knows I own guns. She is originally from England and is not exactly a gun person, and to be honest she is also probably the least mechanically inclined person I have ever known(sorry mom), so i figured starting her with a revolver would be the wisest choice, as there are no magazines etc to be aware of. Getting to my question, I mainly shoot rifles and 45/9mm semi pistols, and unfortunately my revolver knowledge is next to nothing. I am wondering what your advice on a good reliable "starter" revolver I should try to train her with, I figured maybe a .38 or even something smaller given her 105 pound frame and probably weak hand strength to pull a trigger reliably? She has never shot a gun before. Does anyone here have experience with such a thing with inexperienced older shooters? I would obviously train her on any revolver I purchase for her. Any advice is appreciated, thanks.

After thinking about this a bunch. I believe a steel revolver, 3"-4" barrel length, in .38 special/.357 magnum would be a good choice for the following reasons. Which one would depend on which one "fit" your mom the best and she can shoot well.

1) Easy to learn how to use.
2) Easy to check if it's loaded or not.
3) Easy to load and unload.
4) Under a stressful situation, imho it would be more difficult to have an accidental discharge due to the double action.
5) More maneuverable in close quarters like a home. Allows one hand free to turn on/off lights, lock doors/windows, use the phone to call 911.
6) Many loads available in .38 special which would be a decent balance of recoil to "power" for self defense for an older demographic.
7) If more than 5-6 rounds are desirable, buy an additional revolver. Easier than fumbling around reloading under stress.

My wife has a Sig P938, S&W 642, Ruger SP101 2.25" barrel. She likes her SP101 the best, shoots it the best, fits her hand, tames recoil (Hornady .38 special 110g Critical Defense). She uses the S&W 642 as her backup loaded the same as the SP101. She does not carry or use her Sig P938 much as it's a bit "fussy" for her, though she does like it quite a bit. She likes her revolvers because of their simplicity and her overall confidence handling them. That confidence part is important (imho) in how successful one would be if the need arose where someone needed to use it in a self defense scenario.

Again, just my opinions. I'm no firearms or self defense expert so take them as they are offered ..... for free with no express warranty. LOL!

Best of luck,
Mike

 

[EPS]

Hey guys, recently my mother (who is in her late 60's and lives alone) had an encounter with what the police told her was probably a "confused drunk person" . This guy banged on her door at 3:30am for 10 minutes yelling "let me in right now", and ended up finally leaving before the police arrived, but it really frightened her and she was very upset. This happened a few months ago, but I only learned about it recently after she told me she wants to "learn to shoot a gun so I can feel safe alone." , because she knows I own guns. She is originally from England and is not exactly a gun person, and to be honest she is also probably the least mechanically inclined person I have ever known(sorry mom), so i figured starting her with a revolver would be the wisest choice, as there are no magazines etc to be aware of. Getting to my question, I mainly shoot rifles and 45/9mm semi pistols, and unfortunately my revolver knowledge is next to nothing. I am wondering what your advice on a good reliable "starter" revolver I should try to train her with, I figured maybe a .38 or even something smaller given her 105 pound frame and probably weak hand strength to pull a trigger reliably? She has never shot a gun before. Does anyone here have experience with such a thing with inexperienced older shooters? I would obviously train her on any revolver I purchase for her. Any advice is appreciated, thanks.

I recommend the one that she can shoot and hit the target and from what I take from that story one that can shoot through doors NO NO NO JUST KIDDING DON'T SHOOT THROUGH THE DOOR I'm in the same situation my mom wants her own gun she shoots my ruger 9my pretty good but if there is a malfunction she has problems so I'm going with a revolvers for we are looking for one that she can lift and hold on target and is not afraid of the recoil still looking she's 71 lives with me but I travel for work it's tough to find one and breaking bad habits and training her that she needs to be able to operate the gun in the dark just by feel she got so used to shooting in perfect condition 's I had to tell her straight up the BAD GUYS ARE NOT GOING TO SHOW UP AT 12 NOON IN DAY LIGHT AFTER YOU FINISHED YOUR COFFEE AND PUT YOUR GLASSES ON MMMMM LOL

 

[Alexx1401]

That is a beautiful revolver...
I might look into trading my Springfield Trapdoor for one of those or a model 10.
Andy

Kind of shocking what a Mod 10 in good shape brings now days. They were a "go to" house gun when I was a youngster. There were so many trade ins available that the price was always good. Man when I see one these days I often think of how many I have bought and sold.

 

[Alexx1401]

The model 64 and 65 are pretty nice too...
Geez ... might have to sell my muzzle loaders and start a collection of Smith's of various models and vintages .
( Yikes! what am I saying... )
Andy

LOL, better win the lotto first Andy.