Does any manufacturer make a revolver in a caliber between .22 LR and .38 Special?

[octal]

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[octal]

I bought my wife a S&W Airlite 351PD 22mag. Shoots fantastic, is very light weight, the grip feels great even in my hand and holds 7nds.

There are other Airweight/lite revolvers that cost less than the S&W. Ruger and Taurus have some.

She has other calibers .380, 9mm but prefers to carry this in her purse. Recoil is low and the 22mag makes a hell of bang for sound effects
They are making more self defense 22 mag ammo such as Hornady.


Now for me I believe you will get better penetration out of a 22mag than a .32acp. For self defense I want something that can penetrate numerous layers of clothing and still have deep enough critical penetration.
I watched my wife shoot her .380 with standard ammo from a 7 Oclock position and you can literally see the bullets flying to the target. A .32 is smaller diameter and smaller casing, maybe they have the same powder to bullet weight ratio I don't know.

I am not a fan of revolvers that shoot auto pistol casings. Auto casings for auto loaders and revolver casings for revolvers and vise versa JMO.

Now what I have thought about for my autoloader pocket pistol P238 .380 to get better penetration is getting a conversion barrel from .380 to .32NAA. The result is basically a magnum .32acp. A .380 casing pushing a necked down .32 bullet.
Much like the following that are extended casings.
.357 is the Magnum .38
9mm is the Magnum .380 acp
10mm is the Magnum .40 acp

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Great info, thanks!

 

[octal]

What are the recoil issues that are experienced?

I'm trying to find something for someone who has problems with her hands.

Even a large frame .38 Special is unpleasant to shoot. She also has difficulties racking the slide on semi-autos.

I'm looking for the best option for something she will shoot enough to get and stay proficient.

Right now, I'm checking into a some possibilities suggested on this thread, a revolver in .327 (or maybe .22 mag) and a Shield EZ (probably in .380).

 

[AlabamaLarry]

I see, hope you find something that works.

 

[AlabamaLarry]

I see, hope you find something that works.

If she is having a hard time racking then she with more than likely going have Failure to Eject issues from the lack of wrist strength.
Sounds like revolvers are the way to go.