Well Rugers are cheaper, in every sense of the word.
As far as recoil goes, I load my own. My 629 shoots full factory fine. I prefer higher mid-range loads.
For super light revolvers I load hard cast and not full case of H110.
The 380 ammo is the highest priced stuff out there. If you shoot much it will hurt your pocket book.
I went to the local gun shop and picked up a 380 for my daughter-in-law as a gift. I picked up a box of ammo while I was at it. The pistol was cheaper, but with only one box of ammo the price was higher than the similar 9mm with one box of ammo. Besides my son has a 9mm too.
She will not be burning up lots of ammo.
If you don’t reload, you can buy low recoil 38 ammo, I’d lean towards the 357 and shot 38 in it if recoil was an issue and if you don’t reload.
Go to a dealer with a range to rent a revolver or two along with ammo.
For me, no question at all - S&W all the way.
Last edited by Bugger; 02/28/24.
