[Nervous Tick]

>> Shoot!

Somehow I *knew* you’d say that. :-)

Background: Mrs. Tick and I are not yet handgun owners, but we have talked about it and discussed getting our CCL, so far without action.

So yesterday we were with our country cousins who definitely ARE pistol packers. Mrs. Tick’s cousin has a new Taurus Model M85 Ultra Lite Titanium. She fairly gushed over how much she likes it. Carries it in her purse. Surprise of surprises, Mrs. Tick likes it too and now expresses real interest in having and carrying one and working on her CCL.

I’m thinking about striking while the iron is hot, and just getting one of these things (since I *know* she’ll like it and I won’t have to *sell* her on the bennies of having it and learning to use it).

I have researched it some this evening; I am aware that the Taurus is no S&W, it is what it is.

So the question is, all things considered with our situation, is this a poor choice of weapon for a new female pistol owner to carry?

If so, what alternative?

I’m pretty sure we’re going to go with a revolver for her.

Fire away!

Thanks and FRegards

[mylife]

My only possible concern is that with ultralights the recoil can be quite a sting.

They are often recommended for women but once they get a taste of the recoil they dont want to shoot it.

I wouldn’t shy away from a taurus, they have a lifetime transferable warranty.

But you may want to let her shoot one first. In fact I recommend that you shoot any gun you plan to carry before you buy it just to be sure you are comfortable with it.

[umgud]

So the question is, all things considered with our situation, is this a poor choice of weapon for a new female pistol owner to carry?

So get a Smith Airweight. It is what the Taurus is modeled after anyway.

Mine is lite, has a great trigger and has been a great little gun.

[Clint N. Suhks]

Because it’s so light it will smack pretty good.

You should get your cousins to allow her to test fire theirs.

[50cal Smokepole]

I'll chime in here, for what it's worth, which ain't much.
If she liked the feel of that Taurus, then that's a great start. Better if she actually shot it before buying. I bought a CC pistol (CZ 82) before shooting it based on recommendation from someone I trust (H/T mylife), but I have some experience with sidearms.
All the training vids I've seen say that the worst place for a woman to pack the heat is in a purse. It needs to be on the body whenever possible, but there are times when that isn't practical.