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skydiver3346 · September 30, 2009, 07:53 PM

I would definitely suggest a revolver first and foremost. Why, because all you need to do (especially in an emergency) is aim and pull the trigger. No safeties to worry about and/or having to jack a round in the chamber like in an automatic (your wife might not be able to do that). The revolver should do best for the both of you. Suggestions: Ruger 101, S&W model 10 or 15. etc.
If you do decide to go with an automatic I would suggest the Glock 19 as it has no safeties to speak of and is very reliable and is similar to using a revolver. But obviously you need to have a round in the chamber at all times to function like a revolver. Good luck

September 30, 2009, 07:53 PM	#28
skydiver3346 Senior Member Join Date: December 22, 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 1,222	Good first time handgun for SD: I would definitely suggest a revolver first and foremost. Why, because all you need to do (especially in an emergency) is aim and pull the trigger. No safeties to worry about and/or having to jack a round in the chamber like in an automatic (your wife might not be able to do that). The revolver should do best for the both of you. Suggestions: Ruger 101, S&W model 10 or 15. etc. If you do decide to go with an automatic I would suggest the Glock 19 as it has no safeties to speak of and is very reliable and is similar to using a revolver. But obviously you need to have a round in the chamber at all times to function like a revolver. Good luck