Posted on 11/15/2015 6:22:19 AM PST by rktman
No gun is a “point-and-shoot†gun.
Most women, by nature, are not fighters, and telling someone to just point and shoot is nonsense. For a woman to pull the trigger, when it could end a life, is an emotional and stressful experience. Even the thought of it makes most women shudder. Advice like this leaves her ill equipped and unprepared for what will be required in self-defense.
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How does the holster in your purse stay in place when you draw?
Agreed, but women’s fashion and holsters do not always compliment each other.
My Rugar SP 101 (2.25") conceals better than my Springfield XD9 (3")
Years ago I took a pistol course from a woman. she had a purse custom made to hold her pistol. Her purse had a cross body strap and She said when she walked down the street she had her right hand in her purse and on her pistol at all times and could draw and aim in a second.
I got the impression that she would love to have some one assault her so she could blow them away!
Wow. Is the author patronizing much? Is she talking about human women who are actively looking to own a gun and realize they go “BOOM” and make holes in the scum trying to harm her; or is she trying to reach a Snowflake who has zero interest in leaving her safe space?
The whole article is a bit pointless, unless it’s to paint all women with the brush of swooning, helpless and useless females. Geeze. I feel embarrassed just reading it.
‘For a woman to pull the trigger, when it could end a life, is an emotional and stressful experience. Even the thought of it makes most women shudder. Advice like this leaves her ill equipped and unprepared for what will be required in self-defense.”
I think the best you can do is a fitted insert. My sister has one from packinneat.com.
Still, I'm telling my wife I'm gun shopping so I can conceal easier...
;>)
Yeah, I kinda felt a pang of pander bear in there. Sheesh. A woman stereotyping women?
I definitely agree that the "pretty" handguns and the "little" handguns are often problematic for the new/inexperienced lady shooter, and that finding a handgun whose trigger pull/travel will work with a specific shooter's hand is more important than people might think.
Getting advice and training from a GOOD instructor is definitely money well spent. When they take the plunge and get training, ladies need to be up front about some things, otherwise the whole process can lead to some dead-ends. In instructor will figure out which hand you use pretty quick (duh!), but if you have cross-dominant vision (or some other vision-related potential hurdle to jump), tell them right up front. Same with any physical issues- arthritis, impaired motor-skills, weakness or certain injuries that need to be factored in (think someone with pins or screws in their hand/wrist because of a car accident). An instructor doesn't need your medical history, but if there is something that you think might leave him/her scratching their head, let them know.
Mr. niteowl77
Granted I’m a dominate right hand, but the arthritis is so bad I had to give up my automatic Bersa .380 for a Taurus Ultra Lite Revolver. So I could take care of it myself. I could no longer rack the Bersa which was chosen because of the small butt as my hands are to small to handle any thing else, hubby’s 9mm Ruger butt is to large to grip properly.
Taurus Ultra Lite https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YTLBjf-Ulo
From the looks, it could be used with either hand.
http://shop.lefthandedgun.com/product.taurus-850-ultra-lite-38-spl-2-5rd-fixed-sight-rubber-grip-blued
If you want more fire power, more range you will need to go to a gun store and try out several to see what fits you best.
Women have been found to shoot just fine. In fact, most women involved in a shooting shoot every round.
It is a myth that women won’t shoot or shoot poorly.
In fact, women have been found to shoot first and shoot a lot.
Mrs. rktman got a trophy for best shot in college in her ROTC class. I can verify she’s an excellent shooter.
It was curious how the writer initially described women as emotional then recommends a semi-auto, which high emotion will make more difficult to operate. Just say'in
Limp-wristing a revolver will not cause a jam. Choose a decent quality .38 special. A Ladysmith would be a good starter revolver.
This is great timing; I have a 2 hr safety class today & gonna decide after renting what gun to buy. But I’m left-handed, R eye dominant, should be interesting.
I got one of these for Mrs. Joe (the airweight).
Lightweight, double action, nothing to hang up if drawn, .38 +P is plenty powerful. Can be shot through a purse or parka pocket at close range and more than once at an armed attacker without malfunction provided no stuff hangs up in the cylinder. Purses and parkas can be replaced, there is only one Mrs. Joe.
bkmk
I’m from the South. We have a gun culture here that has always included women. Every woman I know owns a gun or three. Nobody looks forward to shooting another person but shudder at the thought? Uh No! :-)
Actually when it comes to defense of self or family women are by NATURE fighters. Cringing in a corner is not the natural response but a learned one.
And point and shoot is indeed the best way to shoot a hand gun. Not with a long gun.
As this article started out with two major bits of silliness I believe I will pass on the rest.
I’m a very small, older woman, and could never break myself of cocking my wrists, which, of course would jam the next shot.
A revolver is simply the best choice for me.
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