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Kreyzhorse · July 7, 2009, 06:32 AM

A .40 certainly offers more than a .38 spcl round including a snappier recoil. All things being equal, I'd prefer using a .40 in a SD situation over a .38.

With that said, a Ruger GP offers a lot of options for your wife if she is recoil shy. Start shooting .38s. When she is comfortable with those, move up to .38+P. From there, you might be able to work her into .357 loads for SD.

Additionally, if she isn't willing to shoot a lot, a revolver is a simple point and click firearm.

July 7, 2009, 06:32 AM	#8
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,463	A .40 certainly offers more than a .38 spcl round including a snappier recoil. All things being equal, I'd prefer using a .40 in a SD situation over a .38. With that said, a Ruger GP offers a lot of options for your wife if she is recoil shy. Start shooting .38s. When she is comfortable with those, move up to .38+P. From there, you might be able to work her into .357 loads for SD. Additionally, if she isn't willing to shoot a lot, a revolver is a simple point and click firearm. __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson