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ArkansasHunter · 01-26-2008, 07:25 PM

You didn't mention that your going to get a concealed carry permit ? If so then that will help determine the size pistol because smaller is easier to conceal.

In the price range you specified you have a pretty wide open choice of pistols you can buy to meet your needs.

The posters above me mentioned a 357 magnum that can also shoot 38 special that would be an excellent choice if you are interested in a revolver only.

Next up and theres quiet a few semi-auto calibers. 9mm. 40 Smith & Wesson and the ole reliable 45 Colt. Theres even more calibers but findind the ammo for them may be difficult.

You say your wife will learn to shoot it ? Then I'm going to recommend the 9mm in a semi-auto and if you and your wife end up enjoying shooting you might want to move up to a more potent caliber later.

I can't recommend any certain brand of handgun because you need to get out and go to the gun stores yourself and look at all of them.

If you do find a brand and caliber you like you can come back here and I promise theres folks here that will give you an earfull about everything about it.

Good Luck to you and your gonna have a lot of fun and haggle the prices for the best deal you can get.

I might mention my only pistol is a CZ 82 Mil Surp thats in excellent condition you can check them out at AIM Surplus there the best deal going right now for a hand gun.
A.H

01-26-2008, 07:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 9,843	You didn't mention that your going to get a concealed carry permit ? If so then that will help determine the size pistol because smaller is easier to conceal. In the price range you specified you have a pretty wide open choice of pistols you can buy to meet your needs. The posters above me mentioned a 357 magnum that can also shoot 38 special that would be an excellent choice if you are interested in a revolver only. Next up and theres quiet a few semi-auto calibers. 9mm. 40 Smith & Wesson and the ole reliable 45 Colt. Theres even more calibers but findind the ammo for them may be difficult. You say your wife will learn to shoot it ? Then I'm going to recommend the 9mm in a semi-auto and if you and your wife end up enjoying shooting you might want to move up to a more potent caliber later. I can't recommend any certain brand of handgun because you need to get out and go to the gun stores yourself and look at all of them. If you do find a brand and caliber you like you can come back here and I promise theres folks here that will give you an earfull about everything about it. Good Luck to you and your gonna have a lot of fun and haggle the prices for the best deal you can get. I might mention my only pistol is a CZ 82 Mil Surp thats in excellent condition you can check them out at AIM Surplus there the best deal going right now for a hand gun. A.H Last edited by ArkansasHunter; 01-26-2008 at 07:27 PM.