Opinions on LadySmith revolvers?

Question

I've been looking into LadySmith revolvers. So far, I haven't found any bad reviews, seems like everyone likes them. What's your opinion?

Answer 1

Its a great choice, but only if you get one in a 357 Magnum caliber.*

Answer 2

I think you've done your research well. It is a fine choice for a concealed carry weapon.

Answer 3

Hmmm. Well, wheelguns are, in my opinion, a good choice for a weapon to use under stress - very simple, nothing to forget. The original 'point-n-click' interface.

S&W has long been a VERY reputable maker, and their handguns are relied upon in life-or-death situations by a LOT of people who know what they're doing. They are probably the #1 most popular revolver maker in the US.

The LadySmith revolvers are designed for a smaller hand, and so may be more easily concealed than other choices, but at 5'7", you don't sound all THAT small. You might also consider a Chief's Model, or a S&W Model 40 (bobbed hammer), both of which are easily concealable. The Model 40, especially, is specifically designed for CCW.

All said, though, it's hard to go wrong with S&W. Your best bet is to go to a range that has a copy of each of the weapons you're considering, rent each, and try them out. In the end, the gun you rely upon HAS to be one you're comfortable with - what works for me, may not work for you, so try before buying.

Now, that said, if you're going to carry concealed, you NEED to get good instruction. I don't know how comfortable you are with firearms, but you MUST get to the range. Practice practice practice. Practice until the gun is a part of your intent and will, and does nothing but what you intend it to do. Practice until you're on first-name basis with everyone at the range. Practice until they know how you like your coffee. Practice until they guys at the range know the sound of your car, and have your coffee ready and waiting for you. Practice until you're heartily sick of it.

Then practice some more.

CCW is an awesome responsibility. You owe it to yourself, and to everyone around you, to be worthy of that trust.

Oh, and get yourself back to the range - you've got some practice to do.

Answer 4

Smith and Wessons with pretty grips. A 1 choice... other than the grips and the "Ladysmith: logo they are a model 36 or 60. I know a few "guys" who carry Ladysmith guns as backups

The Ladysmith tag has been part of the SW line for years... they marketed a small gun for lady's since the late 1800's off and on.

Answer 5

you might be light but I don't think you classify as small.  For handguns, the most important size factor is the size of your hands.  For shotguns and rifles, it is the length of your arms, and at 5' 7" I'd say you are pretty average height for a woman, maybe a bit on the tall side.

Smith and Wesson makes great revolvers.  The Ladysmith line is mechanically identical, however, you are paying for a few additional features.  #1 laserengraving of Ladysmith on the gun, #2 usually come with a satin finish #3 normally have grips designed to accomidate hands that are smaller than Joe J. Average John

I don't know how important #1 and #2 are, but #3 should be important to you.

Also, so you know, the smaller/lighter a gun is, the more it will kick (all other things being equal, i.e. comparing two different guns firing the same ammo)  be aware that some small snubnose revolvers use special material to make them extra light, which is important if you are carrying it in an ankle holster all day, but not so much for anyone else, especially shooters

check out the weight difference between these two ladysmith revolvers

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/s...

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/s...

If you can find them, Smith and Wesson used to have a Model 65 Ladysmith that I think was better than either of there current 2 offerings.  It was a medium frame, not a small frame, and chambered one extra round, for a full 6, and you can still find them for sale some places.  Further, it had a 3 inch barrel, and longer barrels make a gun easier to shoot accurately.  Note, it doesn't actually make the gun any more mechanically accurate, it just makes it more human-friendly.

http://www.gunsamerica.com/987502960/Gun...

http://www.gunshopfinder.com/smithandwes...

Note the two different grips on that one, both are very good for smaller hands, but in my experience, women tend to like the first one's grip a little better.  It so happens that Smith and Wesson is putting that old style grip on some revolvers that are NOT ladysmith...but remember, they are going to be mechanically the same. You may want to consider one of them.

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/s...

Answer 6

I'd recommend it but I've always recommended a TT33 Tokarev to everyone male and female as a good pistol for everything from hunting target practicing and hunting. Its accurate powerful has good range but its louder than most guns but htey are extemely reliable and can take a lot of abuse and are not heavy.

Answer 7

Although I prefer something in a semi-auto, the LadySmiths are perfectly acceptable personal carry weapons.  I am considering adding a Mauser 9mm to my collection.  LadySmith is a nice choice if you prefer a feminine gun.  I want something the boys can respect more on the range.  Something that they don't feel they have to mock when I pull it out to practice.  I especially enjoy the look on their faces when I outshoot them with their own guns.,  :-)

Answer 8

S&W revolvers are the best, you cannot make a bad choice from them.  

Answer 9

Not a thing wrong with them. I carry a Smith and Wesson Model 36 almost daily, and I'll stake my life on it.