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FGColonel · February 25, 2009, 10:58 AM

Hey guys, I am reviving this thread because it is exactly what I am facing at the moment. I recently purchased a 642 for my wife to carry. She is a slight thing of petite proportions and small hands. She is no newbie at shooting and although she says she like the gun, I detect a bit of apprehension in her voice. After 34 years of marriage I know her well enough to know that she will not complain about the small things. She carries the gun and loves the size and weight, but when we go to the range she migrates back to her Kimber of my K19 S&W. I think the recoil of the snubby was kind of a surprise to her. I want to make the gun as confortable as possible for her to carry and shoot. Any suggestions?

February 25, 2009, 10:58 AM	#13
FGColonel Member Join Date: February 25, 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 23	Hey guys, I am reviving this thread because it is exactly what I am facing at the moment. I recently purchased a 642 for my wife to carry. She is a slight thing of petite proportions and small hands. She is no newbie at shooting and although she says she like the gun, I detect a bit of apprehension in her voice. After 34 years of marriage I know her well enough to know that she will not complain about the small things. She carries the gun and loves the size and weight, but when we go to the range she migrates back to her Kimber of my K19 S&W. I think the recoil of the snubby was kind of a surprise to her. I want to make the gun as confortable as possible for her to carry and shoot. Any suggestions?