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