Handgun for a woman
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Depends on the woman, there are many good choices in .38 revolvers and 9mm pistols. I would have her shoot a few before she decides what is best for her.
For my wife it is a 9mm G26. She also likes to shoot a .45 G21 but it is too big for her to carry.
For my wife it is a 9mm G26. She also likes to shoot a .45 G21 but it is too big for her to carry.
Man the list is nearly endless
Of the females in my family and friends that carry their tastes vary from a
Sig938
S&W Shield 9
Ruger SR9
Ruger LCP
Ruger LCR
Springfield Loaded1911
NAA .22 mag
Some are much more competent than others.
It ain't the gun that completes the equation.
Of the females in my family and friends that carry their tastes vary from a
Sig938
S&W Shield 9
Ruger SR9
Ruger LCP
Ruger LCR
Springfield Loaded1911
NAA .22 mag
Some are much more competent than others.
It ain't the gun that completes the equation.
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I wouldn't advise carrying in a purse. There are holster options out there that work very well with slim guns. I would go with something like a shield or LC9 before I recommend a revolver for a woman. 38 special isn't all that special coming out of a small frame revolver.
My Fiance shoots it with no problem and it doesn't feel like a 45 glock at all. With the trigger upgrade and spring upgrade I did to it for her, she loves it, and for P+ we only use Hornady Critical in our guns, no clue on other brands.
For her purpose it is meant to save her life, .38 P+ at close range (because no matter what people think, when the **** goes down its not 15+ Feet away) it is devastating and will stop someone with a center mass shot. I have both shields, lc9, kahr, S&W airweights, etc.. and she liked that one the best.
I'm 23 and carry either a Ruger sr9c or a G19 at 3 o'clock.
I don't recommend purse carry either. The only time I EVER do this is if I'm wearing something super clingy or if I'm wearing a dress.
FWIW my next purchase will be a G26.
I don't recommend purse carry either. The only time I EVER do this is if I'm wearing something super clingy or if I'm wearing a dress.
FWIW my next purchase will be a G26.
RedStickChick,
Has anyone mentioned that you shouldn't carry it in a purse? Maybe more than once. Ok now I'll assume you know that and as an adult will make the best decision you can given what you have to wear for that day.
Why not carry the GLOCK or Ruger in your purse? Or are talking about a very small purse, like a clutch?
If so and you're familiar with GLOCK's already could you go with one of those baby GLOCKs maybe?
No. I'm not hitting on you. You're 20 years younger than me.
Dave
Has anyone mentioned that you shouldn't carry it in a purse? Maybe more than once. Ok now I'll assume you know that and as an adult will make the best decision you can given what you have to wear for that day.
Why not carry the GLOCK or Ruger in your purse? Or are talking about a very small purse, like a clutch?
If so and you're familiar with GLOCK's already could you go with one of those baby GLOCKs maybe?
No. I'm not hitting on you. You're 20 years younger than me.
Dave
Can you read?
Yea, purse carry isn't ideal at all, but if that's what it takes to start someone feeling comfortable carrying one- have at it. The guns he has is better than the gun she leaves home or decided not to bother with. It might take time to bring someone around on the bad idea of purse carry.
http://www.youtube.com/user/faliaphotography has a poop load of ways to show that even small framed women can comfortably conceal, and shows it in many different styles/formalities of dress.
I'd go with a G19, or if that is too big for some of the purses she plans to carry it in, the baby sized Glock. 9mm works well. I'd stay away from the little airweight frames. I'm a big dude with meaty fists and I really hate those airweight revolvers. I hate standard loads in airweights. They are not fun to shoot. I don't like 'em at all and can't imagine anyone would like it enough to practice much.
http://www.youtube.com/user/faliaphotography has a poop load of ways to show that even small framed women can comfortably conceal, and shows it in many different styles/formalities of dress.
I'd go with a G19, or if that is too big for some of the purses she plans to carry it in, the baby sized Glock. 9mm works well. I'd stay away from the little airweight frames. I'm a big dude with meaty fists and I really hate those airweight revolvers. I hate standard loads in airweights. They are not fun to shoot. I don't like 'em at all and can't imagine anyone would like it enough to practice much.
alpinehyperlite
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My fiancée 26yoa, 5'10, 115lbs carries G26 in her vehicle. Doesnt like the smith revolvers. No CHP yet.
My wife's pistol is a Gen 3 G26. I recently let her shoot 6 different 9mm pistols with the same type ammunition and she shot her old G26 best so no change for her any time soon.
She has not shot my Gen 3 G21 lately and asked why I did not bring it for her to shoot. Together we shot 9 different 9mm pistols and that was enough pistols to clean in one day.
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