Ladyhay

Love it! Thank you, both!   Will they be able to tell me if it is Aluminum or Carbon Steel?  

Everyone here is so nice.  Thank you so much for the welcome! I will start looking. To be honest I did not know such a thing existed, the gun ranges.  Gun range time has to happen on a Sunday, it is the only day we have child care, and I hope that we do not have to trade off to go to one, but we know we may have too.  We tried to set up a range on our property, 2 acres in a revine, but the neighbors complained.   Ya know, with the children, I don't know that I want it in my purse, or my car, or anywhere but on me.  One reason is them going through the purse, it has never been restricted territory- gum, candy, quarters, etc. The other is violence is not my only concern, but animals. Especially snakes and dogs.  They know to run from snakes fine enough, but the girl has been attacked by a dog that I was able to get off of her, and then me without too much difficulty- but it could have gone the other way, easily.      I will try it first.  Concealment is a concern.     I went over to Smith and Wesson forum, and they were very kind to tell me that it is a Model 38 Bodyguard.  I am unsure of year of production, or anything else at this point, but I do not think it is rated for 38+   Can I ask a strange question?  I can take the children into a gun shop with me correct?  They mind, the children, I just didn't know (for certain) if it was legal or frowned on.

Thank you very much! I love the look of the wood, but... thank you!     Thank you!  I will look online, and if all else fails I can get the 110 and check in Feb when I am in the area.      Thanks again, everyone.  I am feeling much more confident in this now.  

Thanks, I am excited to try it.  It belonging to who it did, gives it enough history for me, but I still have to be able to "handle" it.   Thank you all very much.  I am trying to find a retailer for the 90 grain now.

After looking at the photos (google) I think you correct, is that bad?

No, all it has is "Airweight 38 SPL. CTG" on the side and the serial number on the bottom of the grip J597581. 

Thought these may help. ETA: I was posting while y'all were :). Oh well, I think she is as pretty as I have ever seen.

Hi everyone! I have tried looking through the threads and please forgive me if this has been answered.   I am a female w arthritis (rheumatoid) if that matters.  I do not have much experience with handguns, except for what has been acquired in the last few months.  Husband and I have decided to get our concealed permit, and we have taken the class.   My question is this.  I have what I believe is a model 640 SW revolver, it is a snub nose airweight 38 special. I suppose that will be my CCW for the next 6 months or so.  I have yet to fire it.  In fact, I am scared to death to fire the thing.  It was given to me, and was my husbands grandmothers.  I don't think she ever fired it, but it is used.   Anyway, I ordered some 110 grain .38 and 110 grain .38 +p today to give it a try.   The husband surprised me with a Glock 17.  That thing is massive (no way to conceal it that I see), and I am scared to death of Glocks, and really semi automatics in general (two small children- no external safety thing with Glocks I guess).  I couldn't load it, I couldn't rack it, I did shoot it, and it wasn't too bad on the recoil, I was very accurate :) at least.  But it is huge.  Husband is sweet, but this CCW thing was my idea and he doesn't like the idea of me carrying on person.  He thinks home and car.  I disagree so it is something I am pretty much buying, and investigating on my own.  Hence the 6 months to save for another CCW.   So in a nutshell, am I going to be able to shoot this snub nose, with any type of enjoyment?  I know the more I shoot, the better I will get, but really, I am terrified to fire this thing.  Is this a case of too much information?     And is there a revolver to recommend to me?  I have looked at the 940 in a 2 inch or 3 inch barrell, Smith and Wesson.  It is about 1k, which I can swing....eventually...but a 9mm. If I spend that much money, and it doesn't work out, I may never get another, ya know?   Anyway, thanks for reading and any responses.      ETA: Before anyone answers, I don't want you to think I am planning on walking around w a CCW without time in with the weapon and the range.  I just want to find a weapon I feel comfortable with practicing.  I hope this makes sense. 

Hi everyone! I am new to shooting, somewhat, and certainly very new to handguns. Growing up we shot during hunting season, we target shot w the guys and went on one or two trips a year. Up until 3 months ago I had not shot a gun in ten years, though so not sure it counts. Anyway, after having two children coupled with me and the husband working and traveling to bad areas we decided to get back at it. So I (we) are trying to learn as much as we can.