Opinions on 9mm Revolvers ?

[svanni]

Need something small for the wife that doesn't kick too hard.
I didn't even know some revolvers are chambered for 9MM.
Anybody have any experience with these ?

[Adaminak]

Rather than deal with the aggravation of rimless cartridges in a revolver, why not just look at .357 revolvers instead? If you're worried about recoil, 38 Special loads are great for practice, and I doubt a perp will notice the difference between a .38 Special and a 9mm at close range.

[wannadiesel]

They are nice backup guns for someone who is carrying a 9mm duty gun. Otherwise, there's not much point. There's really nothing the 9mm can't do that you can't do with a .38 spl +P cartridge, and the 9mm guns are built off the same frame as the .38's. The only manufacturer who took advantage of the short cartridge to make the gun shorter was Taurus, and they only made a few of them before discontinuing that model.

Adam's suggestion is a good one. If kick is a more of a concern than weight, get an all steel snubby instead of one of the lightweight versions. The other possibility is a .32 H&R magnum snubby, if you can find one.

[Equalizer_2]

There is also the new .327 magnum from Ruger. Supposed to have 20% less recoil than a .357 with similar power. Plus with the Ruger you get 6 instead of the normal 5 rounds.

[tightgroup]

I second getting a 357 and shooting 38 specials in it. I have a Ruger Blackhawk that has the 357 cylinder and the 9mm cylinder. My 10 year old would shoot it with the 9mm cylinder in it.

In the semi auto market, check out the Kahr CW9. They can be purchased in the low $300's.

[n2moto]

I ran across a Smith years ago when I didn't have the money I wish I could have bought it.

9mm revolvers are hard to come by unless Smth is making them again. They shoot real nice and soft. I think Smith might have made some in a J frame too.

If you can find one buy it and enjoy it.

If you find a Taurus keep your wallet in your pocket and walk away.