Lady Smith revolver - The Firearms Forum

RunningOnMT · 06-16-2012, 01:10 PM

In keeping with my established tradition of asking at least one silly question a week....

I've been looking at buying a S&W revolver as an occasional carry piece. I found a nice looking stainless .357-6 rd w/3" barrel and wood grips that seems perfect for my purpose but...it's a Lady Smith. Now I would assume by this name it is meant to be marketed specifically to women.

It makes me wonder if a guy carrying one would look unmanly.

(Seriously the thought crossed my mind). Just curious how many if any of you revolver guys carry a Lady Smith.

ozo · 06-16-2012, 01:20 PM

I shoot MamaOzo's PINK guns at the range all the time.......
Don't bother me none.......

She ain't even sweet on the pink ones........

But, me axe you 'dis.........
you like shootin' a J-frame in .357 ??????
I'm a big .357 guy, but them hurt [if you go shoot 100+ rounds......]
K-frame, Blackhawk, Contender, etc. or equivalent no probs....

RunningOnMT · 06-16-2012, 01:26 PM

I'd only shoot +p. The only reason I'm looking for .357 is to assure it can handle .38 +p ammo. I guess my low testosterone level makes me self conscious about carrying a girly gun.

ozo · 06-16-2012, 01:33 PM

If I save my arse with a girly gun>>>>>>>>
Lady Smith's are nice.....
Still, +P's in them are not even fun......

carver · 06-16-2012, 02:15 PM

It wouldn't make me any difference, if you was shooting at me, I'ld be ducking, and running, if I could! Go ahead and practice with the .38's, but stoke it with the .357's. There is about 200+fps difference between the .357, and the .38 from a 3" barrel.

Double D · 06-16-2012, 02:36 PM

Who cares what it says on the side. I would gladly carry it.

Alpo · 06-16-2012, 03:27 PM

My "all the time" carry gun is a 642. Was at the shop one time and a guy was looking to sell back a 642 LadySmith he'd bought for his wife. She didn't like it. It had 5 rounds though it. Owner of the store offered him a hundred bucks. He got in a huff and left. I followed him outside and asked what he wanted. He said he needed at least two. I handed him two 100-dollar bills. Bought if for my daughter, but if she had not wanted it I would have had no problem carrying it. Who cares what's etched on the frame? I used to carry a pink Playmate Jr. to work, as a lunch box. I'm secure in my masculinity.

Kinda sorry she liked it, as it had a better action than the one I carry.

Hammerslagger · 06-16-2012, 10:13 PM

It is 99% person 1% gun. Just about any reliable gun will do, if you can and most importantly, will shoot when you need to.

Or read the following link's poem paying very close attention to the last paragraph. http://www.corneredcat.com/Advice_to_a_New_Gun_Owner/

76Highboy · 06-16-2012, 10:25 PM

I carry my wife's lady smith all the time. I like it. For one I conceal so nobody knows, not that I really care though of course. Two, if I ever have to use it I don't think that the last thought going through the guys mind will be something like, "What a girly man, he carries a lady smith", in stead I think it will be oh (you fill in the rest), and three, if I ever shoot someone with a lady smith hopefully the jury will look at me as a gentle kind of fella.

I say pack it. They are awesome and they shoot great.

RunningOnMT · 06-17-2012, 10:40 AM

Thanks all.

As it is I believe I made a mistake on the model I want due to a dealers incorrect image. But I found another model I like better anyway. A mod. 686 plus(7 shot).

Geeesh. All that worrying about my macho image for nothing.

Charles Christensen · 06-17-2012, 11:29 AM

A .357 with a 3" barrel?? That's a girl gun??

Donnie D · 09-09-2012, 05:54 AM

Just put one on layaway at my local GS for my wife. One if the best feeling guns I've ever held. Hope she likes it.

Donnie D

vytoland · 09-09-2012, 08:41 AM

its a S&W...its got a three inch barrel...its a .357 magnum...........whats not to like..........buy it and enjoy

oldfartrr · 09-09-2012, 02:50 PM

i carry an S&W 60-10 same gun but 5 shot,, love it,, shoots great and easy to carry. and it dont leave brass all over the place. Since when is a 357 a girlie gun ???
my fav other carry is a Star-Firestar in 40,, a bit heavy for size but very accurate,, cept for having to chase the brass ;( (dont like to leave evidence behind)

06-16-2012, 01:10 PM	#1
RunningOnMT Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Akron, Ohio Contributor Posts: 4,720	Lady Smith revolver In keeping with my established tradition of asking at least one silly question a week.... I've been looking at buying a S&W revolver as an occasional carry piece. I found a nice looking stainless .357-6 rd w/3" barrel and wood grips that seems perfect for my purpose but...it's a Lady Smith. Now I would assume by this name it is meant to be marketed specifically to women. It makes me wonder if a guy carrying one would look unmanly. (Seriously the thought crossed my mind). Just curious how many if any of you revolver guys carry a Lady Smith. __________________ "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!" -->

06-16-2012, 01:20 PM	#2
ozo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 2,770	Re: Lady Smith revolver I shoot MamaOzo's PINK guns at the range all the time....... Don't bother me none....... She ain't even sweet on the pink ones........ But, me axe you 'dis......... you like shootin' a J-frame in .357 ?????? I'm a big .357 guy, but them hurt [if you go shoot 100+ rounds......] K-frame, Blackhawk, Contender, etc. or equivalent no probs.... __________________ http://www.nranews.com/#/nranews, "ozo. you're off your rocker sir." -johnlives4christ http://www.prisonplanet.com/ -America,Bless GOD-

06-16-2012, 01:26 PM	#3
RunningOnMT Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Akron, Ohio Contributor Posts: 4,720	Re: Lady Smith revolver I'd only shoot +p. The only reason I'm looking for .357 is to assure it can handle .38 +p ammo. I guess my low testosterone level makes me self conscious about carrying a girly gun. __________________ "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!"

06-16-2012, 01:33 PM	#4
ozo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 2,770	Re: Lady Smith revolver If I save my arse with a girly gun>>>>>>>> Lady Smith's are nice..... Still, +P's in them are not even fun...... __________________ http://www.nranews.com/#/nranews, "ozo. you're off your rocker sir." -johnlives4christ http://www.prisonplanet.com/ -America,Bless GOD-

06-16-2012, 02:15 PM	#5
carver TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DAV, Deep in the Pineywoods of East Texas, just west of Shreveport, LA Contributor Posts: 11,254	Re: Lady Smith revolver It wouldn't make me any difference, if you was shooting at me, I'ld be ducking, and running, if I could! Go ahead and practice with the .38's, but stoke it with the .357's. There is about 200+fps difference between the .357, and the .38 from a 3" barrel. __________________ Y'all be safe now, ya hear! Lamentations Chapter 5: 1. Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach. 2. Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens. 3. We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers [are] as widows. 5. Our necks [are] under persecution: we labour, [and] have no rest. 16. The crown is fallen [from] our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned! 21. Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old.

06-16-2012, 02:36 PM	#6
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,070	Re: Lady Smith revolver Who cares what it says on the side. I would gladly carry it. __________________ I own a bunch of scary guns. You want em? Come and take em..... Liberalism is a serious, non curable, mental disorder... NRA LIFE MEMBER Oath Keepers Member NRA Certified Instructor 30 Yr CC permit holder.

06-16-2012, 03:27 PM	#7
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,661	Re: Lady Smith revolver My "all the time" carry gun is a 642. Was at the shop one time and a guy was looking to sell back a 642 LadySmith he'd bought for his wife. She didn't like it. It had 5 rounds though it. Owner of the store offered him a hundred bucks. He got in a huff and left. I followed him outside and asked what he wanted. He said he needed at least two. I handed him two 100-dollar bills. Bought if for my daughter, but if she had not wanted it I would have had no problem carrying it. Who cares what's etched on the frame? I used to carry a pink Playmate Jr. to work, as a lunch box. I'm secure in my masculinity. Kinda sorry she liked it, as it had a better action than the one I carry. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.

06-16-2012, 10:13 PM	#8
Hammerslagger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,099	Re: Lady Smith revolver It is 99% person 1% gun. Just about any reliable gun will do, if you can and most importantly, will shoot when you need to. Or read the following link's poem paying very close attention to the last paragraph. http://www.corneredcat.com/Advice_to_a_New_Gun_Owner/ Last edited by Hammerslagger; 06-17-2012 at 10:45 AM.. Reason: typo

06-16-2012, 10:25 PM	#9
76Highboy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Meridian, Idaho Contributor Posts: 6,955	Re: Lady Smith revolver I carry my wife's lady smith all the time. I like it. For one I conceal so nobody knows, not that I really care though of course. Two, if I ever have to use it I don't think that the last thought going through the guys mind will be something like, "What a girly man, he carries a lady smith", in stead I think it will be oh (you fill in the rest), and three, if I ever shoot someone with a lady smith hopefully the jury will look at me as a gentle kind of fella. I say pack it. They are awesome and they shoot great.

06-17-2012, 10:40 AM	#10
RunningOnMT Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Akron, Ohio Contributor Posts: 4,720	Re: Lady Smith revolver Thanks all. As it is I believe I made a mistake on the model I want due to a dealers incorrect image. But I found another model I like better anyway. A mod. 686 plus(7 shot). Geeesh. All that worrying about my macho image for nothing. __________________ "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!"

06-17-2012, 11:29 AM	#11
Charles Christensen V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 208	Re: Lady Smith revolver A .357 with a 3" barrel?? That's a girl gun??

09-09-2012, 05:54 AM	#12
Donnie D V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NE North Carolina Posts: 325	Re: Lady Smith revolver Just put one on layaway at my local GS for my wife. One if the best feeling guns I've ever held. Hope she likes it. Donnie D

09-09-2012, 02:50 PM	#14
oldfartrr V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: northern calif Posts: 293	Re: Lady Smith revolver i carry an S&W 60-10 same gun but 5 shot,, love it,, shoots great and easy to carry. and it dont leave brass all over the place. Since when is a 357 a girlie gun ??? my fav other carry is a Star-Firestar in 40,, a bit heavy for size but very accurate,, cept for having to chase the brass ;( (dont like to leave evidence behind)