Spend some time in a gun shop and you will watch some things take place over and over. A man will come in and want to buy a firearm for his spouse or girlfriend. Usually he will say "let me see that .38 revolver". He has it in his brain that it is a straight-forward gun to handle and there very little recoil. Although there is some truth to this how does he know what the best handgun for her is? On the other hand a female might walk up to the counter and say "I'd like to see that pretty little pink one". She already has it in her brain that a little firearm will be simple to shoot and trouble free to conceal.
Handgun buying is not an easy thing to do, you are customarily spending a good amount of funds and if buying one for protection you want it to be dependable. The last thing you should be troubled about is if it is pretty or not.
Revolvers are really trustworthy but are slow to reload. Most gunfights only last a few seconds but there might be a need to reload and reloading immediately could save your life.
The small .380 pocket guns from Ruger, Keltec, Taurus and other manufacturers may look like a good idea to the females because of the size. But have you ever fired one? They are not easy to shoot. There is a lot of felt recoil brought on by the low weight. They classically have very small sights and due to the short length of the pistol your sights do not give very much accuracy. Yes you can get a laser grip but in a gun fight it is amazingly hard to locate that small dot. You must always use your sights first. The laser is primarily a luxury.
There are still quite a few options. This may come as a great shock but the number 1 weapon I would recommend for a lady to carry is a Glock 19. Though this is considered a compact handgun it still has some size to it. Enough stature that is doesn't really hurt the hands to shoot, long enough barrel to be a very effective firearm and we all know the Glock is one of the most dependable handguns ever created.
In addition to the reliability, a Glock is also one of the most obvious handguns to fire. There are no confusing safeties, mag disconnect or anything else to mix up the shooter. Rack a bullet in and pull the trigger and it will shoot.
The Glock 19 is chambered in 9mm; this is reasonably low-budget ammunition to buy, so you can do loads of practicing with it. There is not much recoil in this weapon, and the 9mm has plenty of stopping power. With a 15 bullet magazine there should not be a cause to reload but if you do reload, it is very simple and fast.
Malfunctions when firing a Glock are very rare but if you have one, a quick "tap and rack" will almost always clear a jam. With a little practicing you can learn to do this very fast.
The lack of an ordinary safety may be a turn off to some women or even males but you need to keep in mind that the safety of any firearm is between your ears. Safe handling and observing the 4 rules of firearm safety make the need for a safety non-existent.
It is also a fairly trouble free gun to conceal. There are hundreds if not thousands of holster versions available for this firearm.
There are many options and numerous manufacturers make excellent choices for the gals. The most important thing for a female buying a weapon to do is go to a gun store and put her hands on a lot of guns and if able to, shoot each weapon. Discover the one that works with your hand the best and that you operate the most accurately. Most importantly ensure that you purchase something you will carry every day.
Handgun buying is not an easy thing to do, you are customarily spending a good amount of funds and if buying one for protection you want it to be dependable. The last thing you should be troubled about is if it is pretty or not.
Revolvers are really trustworthy but are slow to reload. Most gunfights only last a few seconds but there might be a need to reload and reloading immediately could save your life.
The small .380 pocket guns from Ruger, Keltec, Taurus and other manufacturers may look like a good idea to the females because of the size. But have you ever fired one? They are not easy to shoot. There is a lot of felt recoil brought on by the low weight. They classically have very small sights and due to the short length of the pistol your sights do not give very much accuracy. Yes you can get a laser grip but in a gun fight it is amazingly hard to locate that small dot. You must always use your sights first. The laser is primarily a luxury.
There are still quite a few options. This may come as a great shock but the number 1 weapon I would recommend for a lady to carry is a Glock 19. Though this is considered a compact handgun it still has some size to it. Enough stature that is doesn't really hurt the hands to shoot, long enough barrel to be a very effective firearm and we all know the Glock is one of the most dependable handguns ever created.
In addition to the reliability, a Glock is also one of the most obvious handguns to fire. There are no confusing safeties, mag disconnect or anything else to mix up the shooter. Rack a bullet in and pull the trigger and it will shoot.
The Glock 19 is chambered in 9mm; this is reasonably low-budget ammunition to buy, so you can do loads of practicing with it. There is not much recoil in this weapon, and the 9mm has plenty of stopping power. With a 15 bullet magazine there should not be a cause to reload but if you do reload, it is very simple and fast.
Malfunctions when firing a Glock are very rare but if you have one, a quick "tap and rack" will almost always clear a jam. With a little practicing you can learn to do this very fast.
The lack of an ordinary safety may be a turn off to some women or even males but you need to keep in mind that the safety of any firearm is between your ears. Safe handling and observing the 4 rules of firearm safety make the need for a safety non-existent.
It is also a fairly trouble free gun to conceal. There are hundreds if not thousands of holster versions available for this firearm.
There are many options and numerous manufacturers make excellent choices for the gals. The most important thing for a female buying a weapon to do is go to a gun store and put her hands on a lot of guns and if able to, shoot each weapon. Discover the one that works with your hand the best and that you operate the most accurately. Most importantly ensure that you purchase something you will carry every day.
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