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May 2nd, 2008, 09:57 PM #1
Self Defense Gun for my girlfriend.
My girlfriend was never into guns, infact was rather anti-gun before i showed i educated her on how safely they can be handled, and actually held a gun in her hands. Now she wants to pick one up for herself. She just decided a few days ago, so i thought id pop on here and see what you guys think a good carry gun for a female would be. She's a small thing so keep that in mind. I've heard revolvers are better for women, but thats just what ive heard, i dont know, because im a big guy and have never had any trouble handling any type of weapon. thanks for the help all, its much appreciated.
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May 2nd, 2008, 10:58 PM #2Member
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Re: Self Defense Gun for my girlfriend.
something she could carry in her purse probably would suit best, like a p32
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May 2nd, 2008, 10:59 PM #3
Re: Self Defense Gun for my girlfriend.
Whatever fit's her hand better.
Take her to a place with a large selection and let her fondle as many as it takes till she find's one she really likes. If she dosn't like it she won't carry it.
Don't try to get her to carry a caliber she's uncomfortable firing. Practice is important and it's better to have her uber-confident with her .22 and capable of controlled accurate shot's than have her anxious about shooting her .40 and having wild shots.
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May 2nd, 2008, 11:10 PM #4Grand Member
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Re: Self Defense Gun for my girlfriend.
Check out this thread. It was started just a couple of days ago, and is based on the same principal as your question.
http://www.pafoa.org/forum/pistols-4...tml#post291928
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May 2nd, 2008, 11:18 PM #5
Re: Self Defense Gun for my girlfriend.
Regarding revolvers/ladies:
Here's a reply I made on the subject in the past:
http://www.pafoa.org/forum/concealed...html#post86544
(regarding revolvers for women)
I've said this elsewhere and I'll say it again here...
Besides the recoil issue, the long heavy trigger pull could be a problem.
For our first handgun, EVERY shop was pushing a revolver on us. The problem MY wife had, was pulling that heavy trigger. The typical response to that problem is to pull the hammer back, making the trigger ready for a light "pull".
Again, MY wife had even MORE difficulty doing that than pulling the trigger!
Then we started looking at autoloaders... Now the problem was pulling back the slide. UGH!!! We looked for a while and I was just about to give up on finding something she could easily operate. Then, from somewhere behind me, I heard that unmistakable sound. Cha-chick! I turned around from the gun case I was looking into and saw her standing there with a smile on her face.
Glock G19. The Glock slides seem to be easier to pull back than many others. She likes it.
There is no way to suggest a starting point without having her handle a few different firearms first.
In addition to the link at the top of this post(very short thread), here's another one on the same subject:
http://www.pafoa.org/forum/question-...y-firearm.html
GOOD LUCK!!!
I called to check my ZIP CODE!....DY-NO-MITE!!!
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May 2nd, 2008, 11:43 PM #6
Re: Self Defense Gun for my girlfriend.
Go to a gun store that has lots or at least many handguns for her to try. See which one fits her hand best. She might like a revolver, she might not. As for the trigger pull or a revolver, in a SHTF situation, she'll be able to pull the trigger.
Some smaller women might not be able to work the slide of a semi-auto either.
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May 3rd, 2008, 02:28 AM #7
Re: Self Defense Gun for my girlfriend.
Then we started looking at autoloaders... Now the problem was pulling back the slide. UGH!!!
When pulling back on the slide with the strong hand, the weak hand should be "pushing" forward on the grip/frame. This "two-handed" action allows more force to be exerted into the exercise, rather than just the weak hand trying to keep the frame in a stationary position.
I'm 5'10" and 160 lbs. myself with a thin frame, thin arms, and small hands. Using this method, I've been able to manipulate almost any semi-auto pistol with relative ease.
This concept also works well with loading magazines: While the "strong hand" pushes the round down and back under the "lips", the "weak hand" pushes the magazine up against the strong hand, thus creating two motions of force working with each other, instead of the strong hand's force (pushing down against the magazine spring and thus pushing down on the magazine itself) working against the weak hand's force (trying to keep the magazine steady and "stationary" while the strong hand is trying to push it down) simultaneously.
I showed this concept to my best friend as I introduced her to the loading and operation of an auto-loader for the first time. Never handling a semi-auto pistol before in her life, she was able to perform the necessary actions flawlessly.
Just thought I'd give the suggestion to allow some more "food for thought" when selecting a firearm for a woman.
ETA: This method worked for my ex-girlfriend who's only 4'11" and 96 lbs.!
Good luck and happy shooting together,
38SnubFanLast edited by 38SnubFan; May 3rd, 2008 at 02:33 AM.
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May 3rd, 2008, 09:41 AM #8
Re: Self Defense Gun for my girlfriend.
Let her look and feel
* revolvers / snubbies
* Glock compacts and sub-compacts
* the new Ruger clone in either .32ACP or .380
After she finds something that fells good in the price range, rent one and get her some range time, 20-30 rounds.
Best regards,
chalmitch"If you believe the term "militia" means the National Guard then you must believe that freedom of speech is reserved for the Government Printing Office." - Some guy, 2/2007
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May 3rd, 2008, 09:45 AM #9
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May 3rd, 2008, 09:54 AM #10
Re: Self Defense Gun for my girlfriend.
Take her to a gun store and see what she can function, but good training is gonna be a must for her. try your hardest to let her get some trigger time, try your hardest to get to a groupshoot even if its a few hours out of your way its just a good idea to start someone off right.
not good advice at all IMO, carrying off person is a very very bad idea and a last resort.
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