I need some advice on a firearm for home protection that can be handled by a pretty small woman. My wife is about 5' 105 and isn't what you would call quote unquote strong. Suggestions? I've tried to get her to learn how to use the katana I have in the bedroom, but she is resistant.
Disagree. A 20-gauge -- or even a 410 gauge shotgun -- is light and easy for a woman to shoot. If she misses, you get to patch the wall -- not bury a child or a neighbor. All in all, the best option is 911.
I just took a intro to handguns class yesterday actually. And one of my friends is a girl who fits the frame you just mentioned Her favorite by far was the 38 special. The 22's were easy to shoot but feel almost like you're shooting pellets or something..tiny. So 38 special is good, but I'd also recommend she take a class like that. Very informative and helpful, plus there was an hour of range time to get used to firing weapons and test out diff calibers and brands.
Those do work pretty well, but sometimes it is tough to get home invaders to bite your arm like that.
