Posted on 11/28/2012 5:44:32 PM PST by fatima
Thinking about getting a gun.It has to be easy to handle for a lady.Any suggestions welcomed.
Beginners should start with NRA Certified trainingI would recommend training
from an NRA Certified Instructor inRefuse to be a victim
NRA training for women
Basic pistol
Personal protection in the home
and the newly released
Personal protection outside the home
NRA Gun Safety Rules
Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction
Always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot
Always keep the gun unloaded until ready to use
Fine then either get a 20 gauge shotgun, or .22 caliber rifle. I recommend either Remington semi auto, or Ruger 10/22. Both the shotgun, or the .22 rifle are easy to use and operate with little practice you can hit what you’re aiming at.
I assume you are a woman and that’s why I suggest these type weapons.
Fine then either get a 20 gauge shotgun, or .22 caliber rifle. I recommend either Remington semi auto, or Ruger 10/22. Both the shotgun, or the .22 rifle are easy to use and operate with little practice you can hit what you’re aiming at.
I assume you are a woman and that’s why I suggest these type weapons.
True. With the Sp101 though, ammo matters because of the short barrel length.
For 38 sp try Remington 130 gr and for .357 try Remington 125 gr Golden Saber.
This is one bit of advise some do not think to ask (or give) when considering the purchase of a handgun.
Ammo can make a big difference!
Enjoy.
It’s for me.I have a small hand.
However many have said "Ruger SP101" add +1.
Hear, Hear!
It's likely to be a revolver but not necessarily (especially not if the bug bites). My Mom's firearm of choice is a sturdy Smith and Wesson Ladysmith in .38/.357 magnum. She's 83.
Nothing is more empowering to a woman than the means to defend herself and the determination to use it if necessary.
Sorry, couldn’t resist. :-)
The best weapon for home defense is a small, pump-action, 12-guage shotgun.
You don’t want to use a handgun for home defense. If you have to use it, your adrenaline will be pumping, you’ll be shaking, you will miss your target.
To stop an intruder, you’ll need a powerful handgun, such as a .44 or .45 ACP. Mel Tappan thought a .357 is not powerful enough. I think a .357 would work, but I’ll defer to his expertise.
The problem with those powerful handguns is that they’ll penetrate wall board, which means a family member somewhere else in the house or a neighbor could get shot accidentally not only if you miss but if the bullet passes through your intruder.
A 12 gauge with bird shot (#5 or #6) at about 5 yards (typical shot distance inside a home) will create a wide enough pattern that, if you’re pointing your barrel at the intruder and fire, you’ll hit. The pattern will be tight enough to put the intruder down. If you miss, the pattern will disperse and that light shot, even if it gets through some wall board, will not be as lethal as a solid bullet.
The pump action gives you follow-up shots. Intruders are also scared to death of hearing any “racking” sound, so studies have showed.
What you want to look for is any of the tactical shotguns.
A favorite is the Remington 870, such as this one:
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shooting/Shotguns/Pump-Action|/pc/104792580/c/105537780/sc/104803380/Remington174-8708482-Express174-TacticalHome-Defense-Shotguns/709955.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fshooting-shotguns-pump-action%2F_%2FN-1102348%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104803380%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253BMMcat104792580%253Bcat105537780&WTz_l=SBC%3BMMcat104792580%3Bcat105537780%3Bcat104803380
I can’t emphasize this enough, YOU MUST GET PROPER, CERTIFIED TRAINING.
A firearm is a tool. It is dangerous if used incorrectly. And it only works as well as the person using it.
Good training will teach you how to use it safely and competently and THAT will give you confidence.
Wife carries a ruger LCP .380, she loves it, but she has small hands. See if it feels good in your hand, and if you get it, get a crimson trace laser.
That red dot on the perps chest makes that .380 look like you can shoot golf balls out of it.
My apology dear lady. 32 or 38 should do just fine. Pistol Grips can be modified. Talk with a reputable dealer. Make certain there is no strain to reaching the trigger. Good Luck and Stay Safe.
Get a “Lady Smith” and call it good! It’s got pretty, pink handles too!
Noted.
Take her to a store and see what she can cycle properly. My wife cannot rack the lide of my 1911, but could my Glock 17. Her old Colt .380 Hammerless is also no problem, but I wonder at the stopping power.
Revolvers are foolproof, but I consider the accuracy of them with anything less than a tuned double action trigger possibly questionable. Most DA I have tried felt like an old cap pistol, hard to keep sights aligned.
They are also not too expensive. You can find them around $300-$400 at gun shows.
Most women shooters that I know would have a hard time controlling a titanium or other light-weight revolver due to the hard recoil. I have a Smith & Wesson 340PD that is 'murder' on my hand whenever I fire it. One with at least a steel cylinder and maybe even a steel frame might be more suitable, even with the greater weight when carrying.
Much agreement on the laser. That red dot may save your life if the necessity should arise to paint the target.
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