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[–] therobots [S] 0 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago 

I recommend a revolver and a shotgun for home protection. The revolver (i.e. .38 special or .357) are virtually foolproof and ultra-reliable. If you get a new one, then I recommend taking it to a gunsmith to have the trigger adjusted for your person. That is the downfall of the revolver... it can be a bit hard for petite or older ladies to pull the trigger, but this can be adjusted. (Use hollow point rounds for better stopping power)

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[–] baloneyman 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Second that on the .38 special. Got a small wife and she has no problem.

Excellent choice in my opinion...

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[–] Forty9rlifer 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Agree on both points but fitting a well functioning light and night sights is also critical as likely any home defense scenario will occur at night. A good quality semi auto pistol is easier to fit both.

And practice as soon as possible with a pistol. It’s definitely a muscle memory thing

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[–] therobots [S] ago 

Just from experience... my wife is a smaller lady and has a hard time to cock a semi-auto pistol to get the first round into the chamber. And it takes two hands to do it. So I bought her a revolver, and boom... easy peasy.

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[–] sakt ago 

Dude, we don't know how "old" this "old woman" is. She's never owned a gun and you start at shotgun and .357? Thankfully she has a former special forces friend to help her, because this is not good advice. Who knows? Maybe she's worked a ranch all her life and could brush off 3" slugs like they aren't shit, but those are your recommendations for an old first-timer? Come on. Revolver isn't a bad recommendation, since loading mags might be difficult for an "old woman's" fingers.

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[–] therobots [S] ago 

Dude, you can fuck off and kiss my ass faggot. She can speak for herself.