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Best 2018 Handguns for Women
Am Shooting Journal ^
| 3/15/2018
| J Hines
Posted on 03/15/2018 5:42:44 AM PDT by w1n1
Shotshow 2018 has just passed and there were some really good looking subcompact guns that will be a big hit for the female CCW.
There were three handguns that stood out at Shotshow 2018 for women and they are:
- Walter PPQ SC
With its three dot combat sights this gun can shoot rapidly and quick target acquisition. Low profile won't snag on clothing.
The grip has a tactile feel, means a great feel. The 5.6 lb trigger will help with increase accuracy. Trigger also the quick reset. - Springfield Armory 911
This may be the perfect pistol for your Everyday Carry. Lightweight aluminum frame measures at 5.5 inches long and 4 inches high makes it undetectable underneath your clothing.
The trigger is crisp and clean with almost no recoil which makes shooting this baby fun. - Kimber AEGIS 1911
This9mm pistol that combines the real-world advantages of a 1911 in a platform with a smaller grip. Light weight, compact and absolutely reliable.
The trigger breaks clean at 4-5 pounds for accurate shooting. Read and see the full footage of the best 2018 handguns for women here.
TOPICS: Hobbies; Outdoors
KEYWORDS: banglist; womenguns
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posted on
03/15/2018 5:42:44 AM PDT
by
w1n1
To: w1n1
Revolver.
Revolver.
Revolver.
2
posted on
03/15/2018 5:45:17 AM PDT
by
Flintlock
(The ballot box STOLEN, our soapbox taken away--the BULLET BOX is left to us.)
To: Flintlock
Opinion
opinion
opinion
there may be more perps to neutralize than 6
3
posted on
03/15/2018 5:47:53 AM PDT
by
teeman8r
(Armageddon won't be pretty, but it's not like it's the end of the world.)
To: teeman8r
Yeah, but if the Rats get their way it’s possible anything more than six rounds would be illegal.
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posted on
03/15/2018 5:50:43 AM PDT
by
ought-six
(Multiculturalism is national suicide, and political correctness is the cyanide capsule.)
To: Flintlock
I agree. I always find it funny when I see some suggestions (eg 1911s) when for self defense a revolver (a hammer-less design, or internal hammer) would be perfect. Truly reliable (again, 1911???? Ha!), no levers and safeties to get in the way, and considering most self defense engagements for women will be short-distance get off me a revolver is perfect.
The most important thing for any firearm (and ammunition) is reliability. The rest comes second.
In terms of pistols, I would select a polymer high capacity 9mm with no external safeties (eg Glock 19 and similar types), a good quality bullet (eg HST, Gold Dot and Ranger Bonded), good sights and then LOTS of practice at the range coupled with EVEN MORE dry fire practice.
But for a ladys get off me gun, a hammerless revolver is hard to beat.
5
posted on
03/15/2018 5:53:50 AM PDT
by
spetznaz
(Nuclear-tipped Ballistic Missiles: The Ultimate Phallic Symbol)
To: Flintlock
I love my Smith&Wesson LadySmith revolver.
To: ought-six
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posted on
03/15/2018 6:00:58 AM PDT
by
teeman8r
(Armageddon won't be pretty, but it's not like it's the end of the world.)
To: w1n1
Ruger LC9s Pro. Small; no external safety; striker fired, great trigger; and 7+1.
To: w1n1
Assuming the woman in question is to be trusted with access to a full set of kitchen knives, the operation of an automobile, the use of safety matches and owning a DA/SA handgun, IMHO one of the best ones - and one which is perpetually hidden in the shadows - is the Beretta Px4 Compact in 9mm with the "G" type decocker. The "compact carry" variant of it is even better.
Mr. niteowl77
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posted on
03/15/2018 6:33:21 AM PDT
by
niteowl77
To: w1n1
Wait. Light weight .45acp for women? Surely you jest.
10
posted on
03/15/2018 6:50:21 AM PDT
by
Seruzawa
(TANSTAAFL!)
To: M. Thatcher
I carry a Tarus Ultra Lite .38 revolver, accurate and easy draw. Looked at the S/W 462 .38 hammerless, it has a real hard recoil in comparison. But weight wise is about 12 oz less.
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posted on
03/15/2018 7:16:07 AM PDT
by
GailA
(Ret. SCPO wife: suck it up buttercups it's President Donald Trump!)
To: Flintlock
Revolver. Revolver. Revolver.I totally agree. A revolver is the way to go.
To: Flintlock
My wife has carried a revolver for a long time and likes them. However, she misses her old single stack Sig and has decided to replace the hole in her semi-auto holster with a S&W M&P45 Shield. She’s been shooting for almost 30 years and knows what she wants and knows it’s a personal decision on what to carry.
I solved the age old controversy by carrying a J-frame and an M&P45. If we’re going to Indian Country I carry the M&P and a Maxpedition with my 1911 and 6 mags.
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posted on
03/15/2018 7:44:38 AM PDT
by
ExpatGator
(I hate Illinois Nazis!)
To: teeman8r
14
posted on
03/15/2018 7:45:11 AM PDT
by
ExpatGator
(I hate Illinois Nazis!)
To: Seruzawa
My wife shoots one all the time. Competently and accurately.
15
posted on
03/15/2018 7:47:27 AM PDT
by
ExpatGator
(I hate Illinois Nazis!)
To: w1n1
Review of options available, but your mileage may vary. It seriously depends upon what the woman is comfortable with. Hand size, strength, carry method, etc all play into it.
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posted on
03/15/2018 7:56:38 AM PDT
by
Godzilla
( I just love the smell of COVFEFE in the morning . . . . .)
To: w1n1
For once I have no criticism. Usually these best of lists include some losers.
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posted on
03/15/2018 7:57:17 AM PDT
by
Georgia Girl 2
(The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
To: ExpatGator
A 1911 is a more training intensive gun than most alternatives. A lightweight, 4” tall 1911 in 45 acp would be hard for me to shoot - not much to grip, not much weight to help and plenty of recoil. NOT in any way a good choice for ANY new shooter, let alone most women.
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posted on
03/15/2018 8:00:21 AM PDT
by
Mr Rogers
(Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools)
To: spetznaz
“But for a ladys get off me gun, a hammerless revolver is hard to beat.”
I like my Beretta 92, and many would say it is a fine self-defense gun. But as a “get off me” gun, or a “belly gun”, it is too big, too hard to clear leather, and carries ammo not needed.
Not all bad guys reveal their intentions from a distance, in a way that would make shooting them legal. Many scenarios involve someone either at VERY close range or already attacking you. For that, a gun that is easy to grab, easy to pull and that will fire reliably when pressed hard into someone’s gut is hard to beat. A S&W 640 owns that role.
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posted on
03/15/2018 8:10:48 AM PDT
by
Mr Rogers
(Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools)
To: w1n1
I got a Ruger SR9c a couple of years ago and it’s great. Very comfortable, easy to use, compact enough to conceal carry should I choose to do so. And I’m guessing way more moderately priced than the ones mentioned in the article.
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