Posted on 08/18/2011 11:01:22 AM PDT by Immerito
I have a Lady Smith I carry IWB. When asked why I got a “LadySmith”, I tell them I don’t want any “Misters” getting into my pants!
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I carry a Beretta Tomcat in .32cal loaded with Glaser Safeties and Hydra-shocks with two mags. I like it because it’s double action.
Well, 5 minutes before I saw this post, I introduced my 21 year old daughter to our home defense weapon, the Springfield XD 9mm subcompact. Pointing, wieght, balance, safety features and shooting all seemed fine.
However, she was completely unable to rack the slide. If she needs the second magazine, she’s hosed. She’s 5’ 6”, normal body build, college student who doesn’t get enough exercise. My wife is ever more petite. So, for that gun, while it will fire just fine for a woman, don’t expect them to be able to rack a new round unless they go the gym regularly.
642 PD smith and wesson
Fail proof and can shoot corbon loads
13 oz.....unobtrusive...but effective
My wife swears by hers...i dont piss her off
But that's just me.
Mine does too. It's light, thin and easy to carry concealed. It fits her hand well and the recoil doesn't bother her. It also has almost twice the rounds as her previous gun, a S&W 632 .38. She also thinks it's cute, and that seems to be an important consideration for the gun toting women in my family (my daughter carries a SIG 232).
I disagree with the Glock 19 for women. I love the guy and carried one on duty. Its not a purse gun. The grip is pretty large and it is heavy with all those rounds.
I had a Tomcat follow be home from my last visit to the gun store. Best little gun I have ever fired. Doesn’t spank your hand like other minis, and has a very safe way of removing the loaded round when you want to put it in safe mode.
Beretta Tomcat 3032
http://www.berettausa.com/products/3032-tomcat-wide-slide/
Damn... guy=gun. Im not a queer. Just on a phone with auto spell... sheesh.. lol
WayneS (Handing Mrs. WayneS a plastic box containing the latest gun he wants... ...I mean, wants HER to try out to see how she likes): Honey, I bought another gun for you to try out! Maybe this one will fit you better than all those others. I sure hope so...
Mrs. WayneS (after examining/handling/shooting the weapon): I don't know, it's okay. I mean, I like it alright, but the grip's just a bit big for my hand. I just don't think this is 'the one'. I'm sorry, I know you put a lot of thought in to this, but it just isn't right for me...
WayneS: (trying to hide his ‘disappointment’): Okay. You're right. You absolutely should not compromise even a little bit on such an important decision. I want whatever gun you finally choose, to be absolutely perfect for you. I tell you what though, I'll just add this pistol to the gun cabinet, just in case you change your mind...
My wife has 3 off that list.
Another one good pick is a Bersa .380
As already posted, there are guns to fit every hand; semi-autos and revolvers in large frames and small , in dozens of calibres.
The best way to pick is to find the heaviest calibre you are comfortable with the best feel for your hand ( points the best).
The .380 autos, 9mm’s, and .38 Specials make very good guns for women as well as for men.
New advances in ammunition make all of these guns effective for self defense.
I got my sister a Bersa “thunder” .380 acp.
It rates as one of the best buys, points well, has 8 shots
and a smooth trigger.
The newer CorBon 80 grn. “DPX” round makes this a thumbs up.
It’s a great little gun, and it’s virtually identical to my “Chief’s Special”, apart from having slighlty smaller grips.
Does she use a shock buffer in that little monster? :-) My wife wouldn’t touch the Colt Series 80 that I have and then I put a shock buffer in it and that tamed it down a LOT... makes a big difference in felt recoil. :-)
How many times, do you suppose, could you play that little scam before she figures it out?
The Ruger LCP would be very hard for some women to rack the slide. I recommend the Taurus 709 Slim. 1 inch thick, light weight, and 7+1 rounds of 9mm.
I carry the identical gun, but with 357s in it. Yes it kicks like a mile with that grip, and will probably split the web on my hand, but I doubt I will notice.
Big talk about 45s is fun, but a 38 in the hand will beat a 45 (and its three companion mags) in the safe all day, man or woman. For home defense if you don't have a shotgun you are an idiot. And if I need more than 5 shots while walking around, I guess I am just SOL. But I will ALWAYS have 5 shots.
Real men go Gator. ;)
Of course, "Major Kangaroo" doesn't have quite the same 'ring' to it...
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