Posted on 11/30/2010 7:39:38 PM PST by Elixyveth
Hey Freepers, I am turning 21 soon and was wondering what handgun you would recommend for a girl looking to carry concealed. I’m rather overwhelmed by all the shiny guns at Cabela’s. ;) Thank you very much for your time!
ruger .380
I have a 9mm Sig Sauer P228. Extremely easy to maintain, fairly low profile, feels great in the hands. However, see if a friend with a few guns will let you try them out to find what feels good in your hands after putting some rounds through it.
The best gun is the one you are comfortable with. There are so many good ones out there, you will probably get a dozen or more different recommendations. Instead, I would suggest going to a range that has several types you can try out yourself.
Also, think about how you plan to carry it. If it is in your purse, take that with you and see how each one fits and how comfortable you are getting to it.
Have you done much shooting in the past? If not, I’d suggest getting some training and try out some different guns to see what feels right to you.
If you have, you might have a general idea of what you’re interested in buying.
Good luck!
A lightweight 38 special revolver.Very safe. Very reliable. Very good stopping power with +p rounds.
Bersa 9mm. not to big not to small and not expensive. Its a Argentine knock off of a Walther PPK. My wife has one. I prefer the 7 shot Nagant Revolver, its cheap it works, and if I ever have to use it and turn it in for evidence I won’t worry about it. Its the home defender, not a carry weapon.
Next best is going to a real gun store where you can rent a few and see which ones you like and which carry systems work for you.
Look for a range near you here:
Casul 454. but you will need a bigger purse
Have you done much shooting in the past? If not, I’d suggest getting some training and try out some different guns to see what feels right to you.
If you have, you might have a general idea of what you’re interested in buying.
Good luck!
+1 on this. I'm no expert on this stuff but that would be hard to beat. If you have small hands you can get one with a fairly tiny frame. Just learn to use your tools, a hammer in the hands of somebody with no experience in hammering leads to smashed fingers.
You’ll shoot your eye out!
I’m a woman. I carry a small .38 revolver, no hammer. Fits in a vest pocket, small purse, or fanny pack. Real easy to conceal.
I have a Judge for shooting snakes. It’s a fun handgun to shoot because it will take cartridges or shells.
I like it’s action. Looks fierce, and makes a big bang, but it’s twice the size of the .38, and heavy. I wear mine in a holster, on a belt.
It’s probably the better gun for defence, but too bulky for easy conceal.
You need to make a decision between fire power, and ease of carry. For me, the .38 wins.
BRAVA!!!
Someone mentioned the Ruger .380. Great choice for concealment. That class of polymer framed pistol is light small and with enough grip for small hands as to be effective.
There is a whole crop of that class of pistol too. Kel-Tec makes a fine .380, and if you feel like learning the controls for a 1911, the Sig is nice. The Ruger LCR (.38 special revolver) is also a viable small weapon.
All these small guns are nice because of the size and conceal-ability, but they lack everything that will allow one to learn marksmanship. SMALL sights, short sight radius, and less than precise triggers.
Consider buying TWO guns!!!
A .22 revolver or semi-automatic is a great way to practice on the cheap, and learn how to precisely place slugs where they need to be. Then once comfortable with marksmanship, transition to the carry gun and start the practice all over again (great way to spend a year).
Good hunting!
My personal favorite is the Springfield XD. I shoot it in both 9mm ad 45acp.
Peace...and happy shopping!
B Cool,
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