Pennsylvania Firearm Owners Association
Page 2 of 3 FirstFirst 123 LastLast
Results 11 to 20 of 30
  1. #11
    Join Date
    Feb 2013
    Location
    Western Pa, Pennsylvania
    (Butler County)
    Posts
    88
    Rep Power
    1451388

    Default Re: Mature Female carry weapon

    My 48 yr old wife has the .38 lcr. She has no issues with her hands, but I'll tell you, I think that gun is for someone more experienced. It's snappy. I don't have a recommendation, but she likes it, and understands it, but not the best at shooting it. Kinda light. I think a heavier gun is easier for new shooters.

  2. #12
    Join Date
    Feb 2013
    Location
    Ercildoun, Pennsylvania
    (Chester County)
    Posts
    5,507
    Rep Power
    21474853

    Default Re: Mature Female carry weapon

    Quote Originally Posted by knight0334 View Post
    I seriously recommend going to a range that rents so that she can see for herself if she can operate a number of different slides.

    They will very well likely have some wheel guns to try.

    Not sure what part of FL you're in, but I know there were at least (2) indoor ranges around Tampa that rented guns. One was on Dale Mabry, the other on US301.
    This^^^^^^

    She has to shoot the pistol and operate the slide to see what she's comfortable and capable of.
    Last edited by JenniferG; November 19th, 2020 at 07:31 PM.
    Corruption is the default behavior of government officials. JPC

  3. #13
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    Stevens, Pennsylvania
    (Lancaster County)
    Posts
    513
    Rep Power
    15277760

    Default Re: Mature Female carry weapon

    S&W M&P .380 EZ

  4. #14
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Location
    PENNSYLVANIA, Pennsylvania
    Age
    73
    Posts
    3,775
    Rep Power
    21474854

    Default Re: Mature Female carry weapon

    Just to give another option of the EZ,Consider a Bersa 380 ?

  5. #15
    Join Date
    Jan 2013
    Location
    Parrish, Florida
    Posts
    233
    Rep Power
    372213

    Default Re: Mature Female carry weapon

    Appreciate all the input, thank you! And I hear my own words on racking and the fit!
    I’ve advised that for years.
    ShtSteve

  6. #16
    Join Date
    Jul 2011
    Location
    Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
    (Dauphin County)
    Posts
    224
    Rep Power
    429932

    Default Re: Mature Female carry weapon

    Another vote on the 380 EZ. I liked it so much after we got one for my wife we got a second. I stocked up on 380 just because I liked it so much after not liking a single 380 pistol I*ve ever tried. I even find it accurate and comfortable to operate single handed. It*s honestly a great pistol and is very friendly to anyone I*ve taken with to the range from experienced shooter to first timer.

  7. #17
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Location
    Grove City, Pennsylvania
    (Mercer County)
    Posts
    1,171
    Rep Power
    5641597

    Default Re: Mature Female carry weapon

    I think you go to the gun safe, grab some semi autos and some wheel guns and let the wife shot em....Let her pick what is comfortable for her.
    Myself and the ball chain go to the firing range at least once a month and she fires different types of firearms. At 75 plus she still picks the 45 ACP over everything else and that is what she carries. She has shot 5.7X28, 32 H&R magnum,. 38 special, .38 Super, .357 mag, and 44 special. She is in .45 acp camp says if the recoil ever gets to much for her the second choice is .32 H&R mag
    The oracle is in. Age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill!!

  8. #18
    Join Date
    Dec 2015
    Location
    Lock Haven & Southern Ohio, Pennsylvania
    Posts
    451
    Rep Power
    6318624

    Default Re: Mature Female carry weapon

    Don't forget about the EZ in 9mm but the Walther CCP is both easier to rack and has less recoil. I have shot the CCP and it does what it says. It just didn't fit my hands.
    None of the advice means a thing if she doesn't like the feel of the grip and has trouble racking and hitting anything with it. As was stated above, she needs to shoot different pistols to get an idea of what she likes.
    Engineers make things idiot proof! Evolution makes better idiots!

  9. #19
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Location
    Quakertown, Pennsylvania
    (Bucks County)
    Posts
    5,870
    Rep Power
    21474856

    Default Re: Mature Female carry weapon

    The recent import surplus Itallian police trade in Beretta 81's and 84's are great for people with smaller and weaker hands. Easy to rack and low recoil.

    They're also good for people with normal sized strong hands.

    .32 and .380 aren't exactly one shot man droppers but 13-15 rounds of either, will make most bad guys reconsider their current course of action.

    As was said, never buy a gun for a woman without letting her try it out first for herself. If she's not comfortable with it, she ain't gonna carry it.

  10. #20
    Join Date
    Aug 2013
    Location
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    (Allegheny County)
    Age
    66
    Posts
    3,139
    Rep Power
    21474850

    Default Re: Mature Female carry weapon

    Just pointing out what worked for us... And worth her checking it out along with others

Page 2 of 3 FirstFirst 123 LastLast

Similar Threads

  1. Weapon to carry when you are unable to conceal carry
    By Nick72 in forum Concealed Carry
    Replies: 22
    Last Post: July 22nd, 2013, 10:03 PM
  2. Replies: 32
    Last Post: May 8th, 2012, 05:43 PM
  3. Replies: 18
    Last Post: August 30th, 2008, 06:27 PM
  4. Replies: 41
    Last Post: February 9th, 2008, 10:28 AM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •