Looking for a 9mm revolver - The Firearms Forum

Deacon_Man · 08-02-2012, 03:52 PM

Question, do any of you guys know if there is a company that sells a 9mm revolver ? I have an older lady friend that wants to buy her a gun for self protection. Her hands want alow her to pull back a slide on a semi auto. I would like to see her with atleast a 9mm.

Deacon-Man

hunter29180 · 08-02-2012, 04:05 PM

try here..

http://www.taurususa.com/product-det...ategory=Pistol

todd51 · 08-02-2012, 04:07 PM

Why not just get a .38spl. revolver? They have been handling the self defense roll for decades and the selection is enormous.

Lanrezac · 08-02-2012, 04:08 PM

Taurus seems to make a small-frame 9mm revolver, the Model 905. It looks like S&W and Ruger don't offer them any more - people seem to be asking high prices for them ($700 and up).

I've never fired 9mm in a J-frame size revolver, so I don't know what that's like. I'd suggest a 3-inch barrel and large grips, if available.

flyingtiger85 · 08-02-2012, 04:08 PM

Taurus makes one called the model-905.It has moon clips,and all the rounds come out and reload all at once.I wanted one because I have a 9mm semi-auto and it used the same ammo.Now the bad news,it stings your fingers hard core and is very snappy.I sold it because I like to shoot my guns.Look into the new Taurus 380 revolver or a 38 special.Just my opinion!There are other 9mm and 380 revolvers from the 1970's and early 80's but they are very expensive.In the 700-900 dollar range.They are not made any more just Taurus.Good Luck!

savage170 · 08-02-2012, 04:43 PM

I once had a Smith 547 which is on the K frame I don't know what I was thinking when I traded that one

soundguy · 08-02-2012, 04:51 PM

i agree.. get a 38spl revolver.. my wife can't operate a semi auto slide either.. but can shoot a t-85 revolver. she practices with regular stuff.. and has shot plusP to know what it will feel like when she has to use it for self defense. for ease of use i keep a smith 38spl by my side of the bed.. she keeps her tarus by her side. kind of a no hassel deal with a revolver.. no jambs.. etc. between the 2 of us we got 10 rounds of self defense. I got a mossberg scattergun just above the bed.. and others within close reach..

Airdale · 08-02-2012, 04:58 PM

Lady Smith 38 spcl.

Problem solved.

3/2 STA SS · 08-02-2012, 06:55 PM

and usually with the 9mm revolvers you have to use moon clips. I had a 3" Smith many years ago that was a police contract gun that used moon clips.

Zane71464 · 08-03-2012, 12:15 AM

Didnt Ruger come out with a revolver that shoots 9mm and with an interchangeable cylinder...cant recall the Model?

Clipper · 08-03-2012, 04:28 AM

Ruger Blackhawk...just a bit too big for her hands though. Get her a .38, much larger selection and probably more in her price range.

howlnmad · 08-03-2012, 05:43 AM

As many of the others have suggested, go with a small frame 38.

gunslinger69 · 08-03-2012, 08:37 AM

Ruger did make a small run of SP 101s in 9mm. Good luck finding one though, I've tried.

CCHolderinMaine · 08-03-2012, 09:11 AM

I gotta join the .38 bandwagon. How about this, a nice .357 magnum that fits her hands well. Then she can shoot .38, and you can "borrow" it now and then and have some magnum fun?

Carne Frio · 08-03-2012, 11:18 AM

I own and shoot both a S&W 547 and 940.
I also agree with the 38 spl for someone
who needs the small size gun.

gvw3 · 08-03-2012, 09:30 PM

I would go with the 38 also. I think the kick is not much more than the 9 mil if at all. I have a Beretta 92 and the slide is very easy on it. My wife can't pull the slide on my sons Ruger SR9c but she can my Beretta.

76Highboy · 08-03-2012, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by todd51

Why not just get a .38spl. revolver? They have been handling the self defense roll for decades and the selection is enormous.

That would be my recomendation too.

Fast Forward · 08-04-2012, 12:05 AM

All she Needs Taurus 85 I,ve had it about 20 yrs

soundguy · 08-04-2012, 03:24 PM

yep.. t85 is classi\c. my wife has one with a bobbed hammer

ozo · 08-04-2012, 03:33 PM

Really nice grips on that 85 .....

ozo · 08-04-2012, 03:39 PM

Taurus 605 or 327
S&W 632
Ruger SP101
or anything similar

wingspar · 08-04-2012, 06:33 PM

Yep. Can’t beat the 38 Special. The longer the barrel, the less the recoil, and if she can’t rack the slide on a semi-auto, she’s going to have a hard time with the recoil of something like that Taurus with a 2 inch barrel. It is probably going to kick like a mule.

Take a look at some of the accessories for the Glock 26 that allow people with weaker hands to be able to rack the slide. The G26 doesn’t have that much recoil. It’s pleasant to shoot where as my Kel-Tec PF9 kicks like a mule.

Ruger Blackhawk is the revolver that comes in a convertible. .357/9mm, but it’s a large gun.

soundguy · 08-04-2012, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by wingspar

Yep. Can’t beat the 38 Special. The longer the barrel, the less the recoil, and if she can’t rack the slide on a semi-auto, she’s going to have a hard time with the recoil of something like that Taurus with a 2 inch barrel. It is probably going to kick like a mule.

Take a look at some of the accessories for the Glock 26 that allow people with weaker hands to be able to rack the slide. The G26 doesn’t have that much recoil. It’s pleasant to shoot where as my Kel-Tec PF9 kicks like a mule.

Ruger Blackhawk is the revolver that comes in a convertible. .357/9mm, but it’s a large gun.

not really. my t85 don't kick hardly at all. feels like a 380

wingspar · 08-04-2012, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by soundguy

not really. my t85 don't kick hardly at all. feels like a 380

Felt recoil is subjective to the individual. I’ve had people tell me .357 doesn’t kick at all. I seriously beg to differ with them. We’re talking about an older lady here, and it’s probably going to kick like a mule to her.

soundguy · 08-04-2012, 08:57 PM

357's kick.. 38's are like bb guns.

my wife who is nearly 60 was trained ( by me ) with a ruger 22... she's fine with a t85 revolver with a snubby.

I've yet to meet a woman with a weaker wrist or arm than my wife... I'm teahing my duddies teenage kid to shoot. she can shoulder a 30-06 for 40 rounds..

it would probably break my wife's shoulder..

08-02-2012, 03:52 PM	#1
Deacon_Man V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Weatherford Texas Posts: 452	Looking for a 9mm revolver Question, do any of you guys know if there is a company that sells a 9mm revolver ? I have an older lady friend that wants to buy her a gun for self protection. Her hands want alow her to pull back a slide on a semi auto. I would like to see her with atleast a 9mm. Deacon-Man -->

08-02-2012, 04:05 PM	#2
hunter29180 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: in a motorhome where ever we park! Contributor Posts: 1,627	Re: Looking for a 9mm revolver try here.. http://www.taurususa.com/product-det...ategory=Pistol __________________ As I get Older, I have come to understand why our Founding Fathers chose our countrys motto to be "IN GOD WE TRUST", somehow they knew in the future WE would come to the point that WE COULD NO LONGER TRUST THE ONES WHO RUN IT!

08-02-2012, 04:07 PM	#3
todd51 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central, Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,572	Re: Looking for a 9mm revolver Why not just get a .38spl. revolver? They have been handling the self defense roll for decades and the selection is enormous. __________________ Retired Praefectus Vigilum NRA Endowment Member

08-02-2012, 04:08 PM	#4
Lanrezac Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 685	Re: Looking for a 9mm revolver Taurus seems to make a small-frame 9mm revolver, the Model 905. It looks like S&W and Ruger don't offer them any more - people seem to be asking high prices for them ($700 and up). I've never fired 9mm in a J-frame size revolver, so I don't know what that's like. I'd suggest a 3-inch barrel and large grips, if available.

08-02-2012, 04:08 PM	#5
flyingtiger85 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Nevada Posts: 744	Re: Looking for a 9mm revolver Taurus makes one called the model-905.It has moon clips,and all the rounds come out and reload all at once.I wanted one because I have a 9mm semi-auto and it used the same ammo.Now the bad news,it stings your fingers hard core and is very snappy.I sold it because I like to shoot my guns.Look into the new Taurus 380 revolver or a 38 special.Just my opinion!There are other 9mm and 380 revolvers from the 1970's and early 80's but they are very expensive.In the 700-900 dollar range.They are not made any more just Taurus.Good Luck!

08-02-2012, 04:43 PM	#6
savage170 V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: FL Posts: 385	Re: Looking for a 9mm revolver I once had a Smith 547 which is on the K frame I don't know what I was thinking when I traded that one

08-02-2012, 04:51 PM	#7
soundguy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: florida Contributor Posts: 4,420	Re: Looking for a 9mm revolver i agree.. get a 38spl revolver.. my wife can't operate a semi auto slide either.. but can shoot a t-85 revolver. she practices with regular stuff.. and has shot plusP to know what it will feel like when she has to use it for self defense. for ease of use i keep a smith 38spl by my side of the bed.. she keeps her tarus by her side. kind of a no hassel deal with a revolver.. no jambs.. etc. between the 2 of us we got 10 rounds of self defense. I got a mossberg scattergun just above the bed.. and others within close reach..

08-02-2012, 04:58 PM	#8
Airdale Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: N.W. Arkansas Contributor Posts: 750	Re: Looking for a 9mm revolver Lady Smith 38 spcl. Problem solved.

08-02-2012, 06:55 PM	#9
3/2 STA SS Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Area, FL Posts: 1,437	Re: Looking for a 9mm revolver and usually with the 9mm revolvers you have to use moon clips. I had a 3" Smith many years ago that was a police contract gun that used moon clips. __________________ MORS DE CONTACTUS-DEATH ON CONTACT

08-03-2012, 12:15 AM	#10
Zane71464 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio NRA Member Contributor Posts: 5,350	Re: Looking for a 9mm revolver Didnt Ruger come out with a revolver that shoots 9mm and with an interchangeable cylinder...cant recall the Model? __________________ Two Words; "Simple Man", song by Charlie Daniels sums up my thoughts on a "few things"!

08-03-2012, 04:28 AM	#11
Clipper V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 381	Re: Looking for a 9mm revolver Ruger Blackhawk...just a bit too big for her hands though. Get her a .38, much larger selection and probably more in her price range.

08-03-2012, 05:43 AM	#12
howlnmad Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Harriman, Tn Contributor Posts: 2,566	Re: Looking for a 9mm revolver As many of the others have suggested, go with a small frame 38. __________________

08-03-2012, 08:37 AM	#13
gunslinger69 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: maine Posts: 84	Re: Looking for a 9mm revolver Ruger did make a small run of SP 101s in 9mm. Good luck finding one though, I've tried.

08-03-2012, 09:11 AM	#14
CCHolderinMaine Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Steep Falls, Maine Contributor Posts: 633	Re: Looking for a 9mm revolver I gotta join the .38 bandwagon. How about this, a nice .357 magnum that fits her hands well. Then she can shoot .38, and you can "borrow" it now and then and have some magnum fun?

08-03-2012, 11:18 AM	#15
Carne Frio Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Near Fairbanks Posts: 697	Re: Looking for a 9mm revolver I own and shoot both a S&W 547 and 940. I also agree with the 38 spl for someone who needs the small size gun.

08-03-2012, 09:30 PM	#16
gvw3 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago IL Area Contributor Posts: 3,259	Re: Looking for a 9mm revolver I would go with the 38 also. I think the kick is not much more than the 9 mil if at all. I have a Beretta 92 and the slide is very easy on it. My wife can't pull the slide on my sons Ruger SR9c but she can my Beretta. __________________ Criminals advocate stronger gun laws to foster a safer work environment. This limits their exposure to risk.

08-04-2012, 12:05 AM	#18
Fast Forward Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chaska Minn Posts: 529	Re: Looking for a 9mm revolver All she Needs Taurus 85 I,ve had it about 20 yrs Attached Images

08-04-2012, 03:24 PM	#19
soundguy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: florida Contributor Posts: 4,420	Re: Looking for a 9mm revolver yep.. t85 is classi\c. my wife has one with a bobbed hammer

08-04-2012, 03:33 PM	#20
ozo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 2,770	Re: Looking for a 9mm revolver Really nice grips on that 85 ..... __________________ http://www.nranews.com/#/nranews, "ozo. you're off your rocker sir." -johnlives4christ http://www.prisonplanet.com/ -America,Bless GOD-

08-04-2012, 03:39 PM	#21
ozo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 2,770	Re: Looking for a 9mm revolver Taurus 605 or 327 S&W 632 Ruger SP101 or anything similar Attached Images __________________ http://www.nranews.com/#/nranews, "ozo. you're off your rocker sir." -johnlives4christ http://www.prisonplanet.com/ -America,Bless GOD-

08-04-2012, 06:33 PM	#22
wingspar V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 479	Re: Looking for a 9mm revolver Yep. Can’t beat the 38 Special. The longer the barrel, the less the recoil, and if she can’t rack the slide on a semi-auto, she’s going to have a hard time with the recoil of something like that Taurus with a 2 inch barrel. It is probably going to kick like a mule. Take a look at some of the accessories for the Glock 26 that allow people with weaker hands to be able to rack the slide. The G26 doesn’t have that much recoil. It’s pleasant to shoot where as my Kel-Tec PF9 kicks like a mule. Ruger Blackhawk is the revolver that comes in a convertible. .357/9mm, but it’s a large gun. __________________ Gary Will Fly for Food

08-04-2012, 08:57 PM	#25
soundguy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: florida Contributor Posts: 4,420	Re: Looking for a 9mm revolver 357's kick.. 38's are like bb guns. my wife who is nearly 60 was trained ( by me ) with a ruger 22... she's fine with a t85 revolver with a snubby. I've yet to meet a woman with a weaker wrist or arm than my wife... I'm teahing my duddies teenage kid to shoot. she can shoulder a 30-06 for 40 rounds.. it would probably break my wife's shoulder..