Posted on 08/18/2011 11:01:22 AM PDT by Immerito
I have no child in house, and a light secured to the rail of the gun. So, I’m one handed with the 9mm (though I’d use two for accuracy.)
My wife saw a very fit 23 year old woman on a bike on a major thoroughfare in Medford, OR with that pink AR-15 slung over her shoulder!
Mr.katykelly doesn’t have to go through the drama :-) I believe guns ( and ammo ) are a good investment .
Anyone checked one of new Kimber Solo’s?
“Clearly, you were powerless to thwart its determination to accompany you.”
Yea, that’s kinda what I told the wife
Kimber solo 9mm
After I posted that, I became curious so I did a Google search and according to Ruger, the LCP isn’t stressed for +P. Methinks perhaps my buddy over-pressured his and damaged it! ...oops!
Your assumption is correct. The lighter weight makes it more comfortable to carry but not easier to shoot.
My wife can shoot a S&W Model 36 with Hogue grips and it doesn’t bother her much at all. Shooting a Glock in .40 SW or 45 GAP she’s lucky to make it through a box of ammo before her strong hand starts bothering her.
I’d get a Kel-Tec before the NAA Guardian.
I have a Walther PPS in 9mm. It also comes in .40, and comes with two different backstraps to accomodate different hand sizes. I wanted a Springfield XD, but couldn't rack the slide. That's why I got the Walther PPS..easy to rack the slide. I love it.
I carry a Colt Python .357 snubnose and an extra speedloader. My first carry firearm was a SP101, which is a great gun and easy to carry, but it just never spun my wheels. The first time I held a Python, I was hooked. I have the gun in 3 different barrel lengths, and it is a great gun to shoot .38 ammo too. With the weight of the Python frame, shooting .38 is like plinking with a pellet gun. For personal protection I do shoot the full meal deal ... hollow point .357
No, I haven't done that yet in public, but it would sure make a lot of noise when it clattered to the floor.
I had a Millennium Pro, but the magazine release is not well located. It's easy to drop the mag when you are shooting it. I sold it.
S&W 642, Have one, but it's really too big for concealed carry on my frame. It would show under just about everything except a winter jacket or coat.
I know some women carry their weapons in their purses, but I would never do that as I figure a mugger would grab my purse, and I wouldn't be able to get to my weapon. If I ever have to use it, I want to be able to get it and use it in less than 3 seconds.
Absolutely the best plan. Find cover or concealment, choose in that order, and wait. After all, if you go looking for an intruder and you find two ... one in front of you and one that comes up from the side or behind. Stay put if at all possible.
A good dealer will ask you some questions and help you select what you need and want. The guys that man the counters at the big box stores aren't, generally, as knowledgeable or helpful, although you might find a gem once in a great while, so I would ask around about an independent dealer or smaller store in your area.
Any snubnose 38 or 357, preferably hammerless. S&W, Charter Arms, Taurus, Ruger, and Rossi are all fine choices. BTW, same recomendation for most men also.
Nice gun, I want one.
And I agree 100%.
My wife, a little 112 pounder, likes her Kimber Ultra Carry .45 auto with the Crimson Trace.
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