Small(er) guns and newbies (especially women)

[Kennydale]

My wife wanted to learn to shoot, and she thought she wanted this CUTE RASPBERRY RUGER LCP

Well it kicked like a mule. The slide cut her finger. So I sought out professional training for her from a woman instructor. Now she has a Glock G26.

Jumping forward a year my 18 year old grandaughter wanted to learn to shoot. This time I played it smart and started her on a rented .22 Pistol. After her shooting 50 rounds very well. I asked her if she wanted to try one of my 9mm glocks. I started her on the G19. (Yes I Consider That A Compact Firearm)

My grand LOVED it and shot it very well.


I think that some people think anything diminutive ( as in firearms ) Is automatically easily shot.

. I feel the opposite.

 

[SkipD]

I find my Glock 19 to be one of the easiest-shooting handguns that I own. It's too bad that it's a bit large for me to conceal comfortably.

 

[BubbaDX]

I've been in gun shops when the employee is pushing small guns on females. I think it's a huge mistake. Smaller guns may look less intimidating or something, but they are definitely harder to shoot. At least to shoot well.

 

[RICHGCOOP]

For got my Wife a Browning 380 1911. What a nice gun.

 

[Kennydale]

I was at a range demo last November. I had a chance to shoot a STL 1911 in 9mm. Really only shot a 1911 once before (.45ACP) That was really a smooth shooting firearm. I'd love to tryout the Browning 380 1911 !

 

[lws380]

Lots of women carry in their purse. That allows them to carry a larger gun. Their pockets are made differently from men's pockets, they are generally shorter than men's pockets.

 

[Cooper]

I am just happy that my wife can shoot and carry although we have to get her permit updated soon. I think more women should carry and know how to use a gun. Pepper spray at the least is a good weapon but a woman confident in her ability to shoot in a bad situation would be better prepared.

 

[SlowBurn]

Revolvers may be the most reliable, but slightly larger 380 semis might hit the sweet spot for many ladies. Kahr CT380, Glock 42, Ruger LC380. etc. I think manufacturers actually had the female market in mind when they brought these out. Ads were directed that way.

 

[Cooper]

I think 380s are geared for woman, but I have also seen woman that carry 40cal and 9mm. I think choose the gun you are comfortable with.