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*VANITY* Researching pistols for my Wife's concealed carry *VANITY
My grey matter ^ | Sometime this evening | who else?

Posted on 02/08/2005 6:31:40 PM PST by Michael Barnes

Evening folks...I'm gearing up to buy a pistol for my wife as her concealed carry piece. I was wondering if any of you had any suggestions.

As of now, I'm leaning toward Glock. I'm a Sig man personally, but their a little two bulky for her to carry around all the time.

As well, what would be an ideal caliber/ammo/manufacturer for a carry piece?

I have me personal likes (and dislikes) for ammo, but am very interested in what other FR gun owners have to say. My wife has been around gun's all her life and has the discipline of firearms down pat.

As well as looking for "good" firearms, in your opinion, what are brands to stay away from?


TOPICS: Miscellaneous; US: Pennsylvania
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Thanks for any feedback in advance...
1 posted on 02/08/2005 6:31:40 PM PST by Michael Barnes
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To: Michael Barnes

Here we go again ;)

Let me get this party started...

.50 BMG


2 posted on 02/08/2005 6:33:37 PM PST by Syntyr
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To: Michael Barnes

The mini Kahrs are nice


3 posted on 02/08/2005 6:34:15 PM PST by Nov3 ("This is the best election night in history." --DNC chair Terry McAuliffe Nov. 2,2004 8p.m.)
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To: Michael Barnes

No chance of her wanting to carry a revolver?


4 posted on 02/08/2005 6:34:23 PM PST by Cagey
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To: Syntyr
No-no..for my wife, the BMG is mine..

;-)

5 posted on 02/08/2005 6:34:32 PM PST by Michael Barnes
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I think you should get her a pink one with flowers and sparkles on it.


6 posted on 02/08/2005 6:34:38 PM PST by LauraleeBraswell (Forgive Russia, Ignore Germany, Punish France - Condoleezza Rice)
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To: Michael Barnes

All kidding aside if she is comfortable with semi autos a Glock 27 is a nice weapon.

I prefer the H&K compacts but they run a tad more expensive.


7 posted on 02/08/2005 6:34:56 PM PST by Syntyr
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To: Michael Barnes
How strong is she?


8 posted on 02/08/2005 6:35:33 PM PST by UCANSEE2 (sH)
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To: Cagey
She's not fond of them. I think it would be ideal for her whereas IMO, revolvers tend to be more reliable...

Obviously mileage varries though.

9 posted on 02/08/2005 6:35:52 PM PST by Michael Barnes
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To: UCANSEE2

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA


Thats it! I think its a tad big for concealed carry but I am thinking it might just work on the hood of the car!

Look out traffic here I come!


10 posted on 02/08/2005 6:36:55 PM PST by Syntyr
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To: UCANSEE2

classic..!


11 posted on 02/08/2005 6:37:08 PM PST by Michael Barnes
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To: Michael Barnes

if it has to be an autoloader than maybe check out the Ruger P series....not as sexy but built tougher than most like their revolvers. Shoot the most powerful caliber she can handle best with the 9mm the starting point. Alot of people like the .45 but I think you could go with a .40 also. With today's better brass and bullet type I would think a 9mm would be fine plus you can practice for much cheaper.....have you ruled out a smaller frame .357 mag that she can practice with .38 special ammo...the .357 125 gr jacketed hollow point is well known to have the best one shot stopping power of any round including the .44 mag


12 posted on 02/08/2005 6:37:36 PM PST by NorCalRepub
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To: Michael Barnes

P-239 in 9mm


13 posted on 02/08/2005 6:37:45 PM PST by glock rocks ( WYGIWYG !)
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To: Michael Barnes
For the purse of the lady of the house.


14 posted on 02/08/2005 6:37:47 PM PST by UCANSEE2 (sH)
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To: Michael Barnes

My wife loves her S&W 640. It is a hammerless five shot .357 magnum that slips into her pocket, or purse. Very easy for concealed carry and it doesn’t snag on anything. She also carries a couple of speed loaders.


15 posted on 02/08/2005 6:38:41 PM PST by ORECON (Condi Rice/Donald Rumsfield - 2008)
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To: UCANSEE2

I guess that is for the especially dangerous neighborhoods :-)


16 posted on 02/08/2005 6:40:11 PM PST by MJY1288
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To: NorCalRepub

17 posted on 02/08/2005 6:42:04 PM PST by Ladysmith (Wisconsin Hunter Shootings: If you want on/off the WI Hunters ping list, please let me know.)
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To: Michael Barnes
My choice for a woman would be a Walther PPK in either .32 Cal ,.38 Cal, or 9 mm. Pricey but very reliable.
18 posted on 02/08/2005 6:42:13 PM PST by chainsaw (Hillary Clinton-June 2004 - "We're going to take things away from you on behalf of the common good.")
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To: Michael Barnes
There was an article a few years ago by Massad Ayyob on self-defense ammunition. IIRC, he recommended 9 mm 115grain/1400fps (i.e. hot +P+ round) soft/hollow point as an absolute minimum, with heavier 0.40S&W and 0.45 being preferable. In the case of a compact concealable firearm (i.e. shorter barrel) achieving high velocity would become even more problematic. One could overcome the velocity problem by using a really special ammunition (designed to deliver chemical and thermal shocks in addition to mechanical one), but that would land one accused of crimes against humanity. So, 40S&W would appear a reasonable choice.
19 posted on 02/08/2005 6:42:13 PM PST by GSlob
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To: Michael Barnes

.380


20 posted on 02/08/2005 6:42:27 PM PST by annyokie (Laissez les bons temps rouler !)
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