Yep...my favorite Master Blaster...Ruger Blackhawk Colt 45. You have to make a conscious effort to light it off by pulling the hammer back...no double actions or autos for me...
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!
The 380 advice is fine, but if you tend to wear loose clothing and jackets, then consider something that starts with “4”.
Or, spend *lots* of money (if your life is worth it) on a tiny pocket 9mm from www.rohrbaughfirearms.com. Best value out there for people who want to survive.
Buy and read “Boston’s Gun Bible” NOW (first!) If you don’t think it’s worthwhile, I’ll buy your copy for double what you paid.
After you read it, you’ll be wiser than 95% of those who have posted on your thread (excluding those who have read it).
Thank you all very much for the advice! I hear the range calling my name...
Yes, it's only a .380...but for most women the potential assault will be up close and easy to hit right between the eyes.
It's the only pistol I carry concealed. 17oz empty, single stack, no sharp edges and mostly plastic.
As accurate as a cocked revolver...and just as reliable.
I am glad you heard the Range calling.
Guns are like women and cars. Everybody has their own opinion on them.
Are guns legal in Bahstan?
Glock 19.
Thanks for posting this, I’ve been thinking along these lines myself & am finding a lot of valuable information here.
If you’re a Clint Eastwood fan then you can’t go wrong with a .357 magnum revolver.
>A lightweight 38 special revolver.Very safe. Very reliable. Very good stopping power with +p rounds.
I’m a bit partial to the .357 magnum revolver; you can fire all .38 special ammo plus the magnum’s ammo.
Though it is a bit heaver.
Ruger SP101
That’s pretty nice.
Mine’s a Colt Python, actually.
That one is next on my list!
I want to grab a 3rd generation G19.
Glock 27. Come by my place and I’ll even let you shoot it.
Purses get snatched and stolen. Kids get into them. The clutter inside a purse can cause an accidental discharge.
You carry sidearms at your side. In a real holster.
Yep...my favorite Master Blaster...Ruger Blackhawk Colt 45. You have to make a conscious effort to light it off by pulling the hammer back...no double actions or autos for me...
Here is some advice I gave to another poster a while back:
“I think the comment was a bit of hyperbole, either that or he misspoke. Two of the three S&W 642s belong to Mrs. RN, she carries one in her purse, the other is in a holster attached to her car. She carries a Kahr PM9 as her primary.
She is also a small lady (5’4”, 100 lbs) and has very narrow palms and long fingers. She has no problem keeping her 642s on target at 25 yards (minute of bad guy as it were)and at 7 yards she can put 5 shots in 5 inches in less than 3 seconds. The recoil with a standard or purpose manufactured “snubby” .38 special cartridge is a not an issue for her. It certainly is not punishing by any stretch of the imagination. Don’t get her +P or +P+ ammo, even I don’t like them in a lightweight snubby for more than 20 shots or so.
I think your choice of a 642 with a crimson laser grip is an excellent one. A simple user interface for someone with little training is critical when you are operating on base instincts (fight or flight reflex). First teach her to shoot it without relying on the laser and when she is frightened and looses her fine motor skills, she can use the laser to fine tune her aim. Include the laser only when she is competent without it (you will get differing opinions on this). If you train her to use the laser exclusively she may hesitate if the laser stops working or she can’t see it in time of trouble.
When she asks you when to stop shooting during an attack, tell her when the threat is stopped, or when she runs out of ammo (which ever comes first).
Buy her a couple of good speedloaders (the pushbutton type is best, get the ones with the short shaft and button, the type that you need to turn to use send you back to relying on fine motor skills), and teach her to use them correctly.
Work on her mind set. HER life is more important than that of anyone that seeks to harm her. They put themselves in a position to get shot/killed, she did not force them to attack. Her reaction should eventually be automatic and purposefully and forcefully lethal. Shoot to stop, if the attacker is killed as a byproduct, that is his problem.
Lastly - NEVER TALK TO THE POLICE AFTER A LETHAL FORCE ENCOUNTER, they are NOT there to help you, they are there to put someone in jail. If necessary, your only comment should be “I was afraid for my life, I shot until he/she stopped.” Then shut the hell up until you talk to your lawyer!
Sorry for the extended rant, I am pretty passionate about protecting those I love.”
Hope this helps.
Nice Pistol! I have several myself, but you need to answer the question if you carry it for self defense; Am I good enough with it to shoot it with my weak hand after the BG cuts all the tendons in my strong hand in his initial attack? If not, you might want to consider a double action.
Your response must have been meant for someone else.
However, I like both revolvers and semi-autos. I practice with, and carry both. My favorite concealed carry weapon is my S&W 642 Airweight. It also sits on my night stand when I sleep.
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