| A berretta is a well known manufacturer and makes | | | | the gun will fit her hands, you are good to go. |
| guns of high quality. The .25ACp caliber is generally | | | | As for you and your personal desire for "more |
| considered ok as a back up gun, but is on the small | | | | oomph", go with 357 cartridges in a bullet designed |
| side for a standard carry gun. I use a 1911 style | | | | for your intended purpose/s. Even if you too decide |
| .45ACP as my normal carry gun. I switch to a | | | | to shoot it with 38's, it still has way more "power" |
| Walther PPK in .380ACP when my clothing won't hide | | | | than the 22 semi-auto that you have been directed |
| a .45. | | | | to by others. |
| Most people carry a gun that fires a 9mm parabellum, | | | | I think that you both will have a firearm that you can |
| because it is a little smaller than a .45ACP, and is still | | | | enjoy shooting and your shooting options are many |
| powerful enough for protection. Of course, a .25ACP | | | | more with this revolver than any 22 semi-auto. In |
| gun is a lot better than no gun, but it is a little small | | | | fact if you are purchasing it in part for home defense |
| to be recommended as normal carry gun. Hawes rim | | | | and/or personal protection... don't even think about a |
| fires are not uncommon. That company is or was an | | | | 22 cailber. |
| importer of firearms manufactured. Many Hawes | | | | The best thing is to practice, but you also need a |
| firearms were imported from Italy and were copies | | | | way to see any mistakes you may be making. |
| of American Civil War guns. | | | | Assuming that you are somewhat proficient with |
| Giving people suggests on what they might want to | | | | strong hand shooting, you can compare that to your |
| use because I have a lot of experience with those. | | | | weak hand shooting. |
| The major brands all make quality products, but I | | | | Many people ask another shooter to watch them |
| recommend that you first try a gun before buying | | | | shoot and note any flinching, creeping as the trigger |
| one. Try to find a shooting range in your area that | | | | is squeezed, anticipation, pulling, etc. But I think that a |
| will rent you the type of gun you'd like. That way | | | | much more effective way is to position a video |
| you can make your own evaluation. The range | | | | camera on a tripod and use it to analyze your |
| people will also show you how to use it and show | | | | shooting technique. |
| the differences from other models. | | | | It is important that the camera be mounted on a |
| Another gun would be The S&W model 686 is | | | | tripod, and not handheld, so that any undesired |
| indeed an excellent revolver. If the price is right and | | | | motion is more easily detectable. |
| its in good condition, I'd seriously consider purchasing | | | | First, video your normal strong hand shooting, using |
| it. | | | | the same techniques that you will use with the weak |
| The nice thing is that your wife should be able to | | | | hand. Then do it again with the weak hand. Note |
| shoot the revolver easily with 38 spc loads. In that | | | | anything found and then try it again, being conscious |
| frame/weight recoil will be relatively light. The only | | | | to try to avoid the problems that were found. (The |
| concern that I would have is her ability to grasp the | | | | video can also be useful to improve your strong hand |
| grip. That is one you'll have to size up for yourself. If | | | | shooting, if you saw any mistakes there.). |