Gun for a friend?

E.Williams

Im still looking for a gun to give my friend as a wedding present.I was originally considering a .45 of some type butt have got to thinking.I can handle a .45 but am not sure about him.We are the same height but I weigh 215 and he weighs 130.He is rail skinny so I dont want to give him something he cant control.Im thinking of changing my selection to a S&W combat masterpiece .38spl or maybe one of the taurus .38spl's because of their locking system as I know they will have children.Also I think .38spl would be better because if he is not home and his wife should have to use it she could control it as well.But what is the collective opinion?What do you all suggest?9mm/.38spl?Or should i just throw himsomething strong and just let him try to cope?

Eric S. Williams

Nighthawk

Your friend is lucky to have a friend like you! there are so many options to go with and everyone has their pick.I suggest a .40 auto or the .357sig. Maybe a 9mm,Im sure your friend will be grateful with what ever you get him.

Best of Luck.

Rugster

k.stanonik

Your thought behind a revolver sounds in line. Thinking of both partys i would look at some thing along the lines of maybe a taurus 66 or a s&w 586 in a 4 " barrel.

gunut 1

Im sure the Bride will be thrilled

gundummy

Hello my long lost friend! Remember me?? I would like a 45...Nah. I am sure he can handle a .45, but would recommend a revolver in .38, or even a .22lr (S&W, Colt, Ruger, Taurus) if he's new to guns. A Keltec P11 in 9mm would also be a nice choice if he's a little familiar with semi's, and it won't break your bank. Any gun would be nice if it's free. GD

punchie

Glad to hear that you a considering a revolver for them. Any of the K or L frame S&Ws with a 4 inch tube would be a fine choice. One chambered in 357 would be a good choice as he can work up to full power while she can get started with 38 wadcutters.

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rhmc24

A semi auto should only be considered by a person who is knowledgeable about handguns. If the piece is kept with a chambered cartridge, it is very easily discharged inadvertently. The tendency to practice 'safety' and not load the chamber, leaves the arm unready with possible failure to rack the slide to make it ready. These cautions are multiplied when the user may be the wife who is even less familiar with handgun handling. If one must have a semi auto, I would recco a DAO such as the Keltec models. A revolver, loaded, is always ready without any of those variables. Robert

leeblackman

Here are some good choices:

Any Sig, Glock, H&K, Colt, Beretta, Kimber, or Springfield Armory Pistol. Any S&W Revolver. Stay with 9mm, .40sw, .45acp, .38spl and you'll be ok. I was shooting a .45fmj using 230gr FMJ ammo all the time when I was 135lbs, before I hit my final growth spurt. When shooting thru an all metal gun with a little weight on it, recoil isn't as bad. I was using a Colt Govt. model.

If I'm wrong please correct me, I won't be offended.

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Rembrandt

....now there's a thought, maybe Mrs Rembrandt and I will get divorced to gain the tax advantage, then re-marry and have our gift registry at "Gunbroker.com".....

mballai

I don't think that even a novice would really have any more trouble with an auto than a wheelgun. It really matters only what their use or intent is for the firearm. If someone is likely to be a "gun" person, type is academic--the measure of interest would prove more than enough to master a fine semiauto. (Guns are easier to use and safer than an automobile) For the casual user interested only in personal protection, the wheelgun is more often than not, a perfect choice.

FWIW, I'm a dyed-in-the-wool cocked-and-locked 1911 guy but chances are you'll be looking down the barrel of a J frame if you enter uninvited.

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