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Ideal handgun for a woman
Posted on 6/14/16 at 3:49 pm
Posted on 6/14/16 at 3:49 pm
Not sure if this is the appropriate place, but my sister (25 years old, no pics) approached me today with the intent of purchasing a handgun to keep at home/in her vehicle.
It's been a while since I've purchased a handgun and want to see what the Outdoor Board suggests.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
It's been a while since I've purchased a handgun and want to see what the Outdoor Board suggests.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
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Posted on 6/14/16 at 3:54 pm to dcrews
Need pics to decipher what sidearm is appropriate for her build.
Posted on 6/14/16 at 3:56 pm to dcrews
Semi-auto 9mm
Glock
1911
Sig
Walther
Glock
1911
Sig
Walther
Posted on 6/14/16 at 3:58 pm to dcrews
.380 revolver
Some women don't have the strength to operate the slide on hanguns.
Some women don't have the strength to operate the slide on hanguns.
Posted on 6/14/16 at 3:58 pm to DatNolaClap
quote:
Need pics to decipher what sidearm is appropriate for her build.
Read disclaimer
5'4" 120lbs
quote:
Semi-auto 9mm
Glock
1911
Sig
Walther
Thanks
Posted on 6/14/16 at 3:58 pm to dcrews
.380 revolver
Posted on 6/14/16 at 3:59 pm to ThatsAFactJack
I was reading that a .380 revolver is ideal for some women.
I'm going to go with her this weekend to a couple places so she can get a feel for which firearm she wants.
I'm going to go with her this weekend to a couple places so she can get a feel for which firearm she wants.
Posted on 6/14/16 at 3:59 pm to dcrews
well..... i tried guys. dcrews is not taking the bait.
Posted on 6/14/16 at 3:59 pm to dcrews
well..... i tried guys. dcrews is not taking the bait.
Posted on 6/14/16 at 3:59 pm to dcrews
Mrs. Jack shoots a p238. Solid little gun
Posted on 6/14/16 at 4:00 pm to ForeverLSU02
Is there any specific manufacturer for .380 revolvers that have great track records for quality? Which should she avoid?
Posted on 6/14/16 at 4:02 pm to dcrews
quote:
no pics
No advice
Posted on 6/14/16 at 4:21 pm to dcrews
I don't think you can go wrong with a Ruger or S&W revolver. I've heard decent things about the Taurus .380 revolvers, but I've never shot one. Others here may have more input.
ETA: After posting this I did a bit more research and I'm having a hard time finding many revolvers in .380 other than Taurus
ETA: After posting this I did a bit more research and I'm having a hard time finding many revolvers in .380 other than Taurus
This post was edited on 6/14/16 at 4:36 pm
Posted on 6/14/16 at 4:43 pm to dcrews
Just bought my wife Walther PPS 9mm, she likes it pretty good, but starting to think .380 may have been a better caliber for her. It just recoils a little much for her.
Posted on 6/14/16 at 5:08 pm to dcrews
Instead of a revolver why don't you buy her a tomahawk and flint knife for self defense
Posted on 6/14/16 at 5:12 pm to Team Alpha Beast
My wife is 5'4" 105 lbs and has no problem handling a Glock 27 (.40 cal).
My 11 year old son has no problem handling my Glock 17.
All it takes is a little practice operating them.
My 11 year old son has no problem handling my Glock 17.
All it takes is a little practice operating them.
Posted on 6/14/16 at 5:18 pm to ForeverLSU02
I hope y'all mean 38Spl revolver and not .380 ACP.
Anyways, is she going to be carrying it or not? If no, I would go full sized pistol/revolver. CC guns, little guns, guns people often buy females are not ideal outside of being a CC gun.
Also, most females, have the strength to to rack the slide on a semi auto if they use the proper technique.
Here's an unnecessarily long video on how to do it LINK
Anyways, is she going to be carrying it or not? If no, I would go full sized pistol/revolver. CC guns, little guns, guns people often buy females are not ideal outside of being a CC gun.
Also, most females, have the strength to to rack the slide on a semi auto if they use the proper technique.
Here's an unnecessarily long video on how to do it LINK
This post was edited on 6/14/16 at 5:30 pm
Posted on 6/14/16 at 5:20 pm to dcrews
HK P30sk LEM in 9mm.
Posted on 6/14/16 at 5:32 pm to dcrews
I truly don't understand why anyone would choose a revolver over a semi-auto for a self defense gun.
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