Posted on 02/17/2014 6:48:09 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
A shotgun? I would prefer to carry any gun I have in a holster and I can’t do that if I bring a shotgun. I don’t think a shotgun can be concealed if I want to go on a fun meal with friends or a colleague. As for the rest, it’s a matter of quick thinking and quick moving. I want something that is sleek and something that can be loaded quickly. I don’t want to waste time if this is life or death/rape.
By the time I am a full owner, I should be smart and deft enough to handle a gun like a handgun. I plan on being heavily trained in using and handling a gun.
A “Squib” load can happen with ANY gun,,,, DO NOT misinform us women. Unfortunately CQB’s are the norm in rape cases. A woman who is PROFICIENT is a force to reckon with. I can “Un Jam” the slide of my 1911 faster than you can count to 1/2.
True Squibs can and do happen but they aren’t common. Can you clear a jam with one hand?
PS.... I keep my 45 in condition “3”. I DO NOT have to cycle the first round.
You need TWO hands to rectify a jam,,,, one to hold the lower receiver and the other to slam the slide forward.
Do you see now why I opt to carry a revolver?
Hey sis,,,, I’ll back you up any day, any way,,,, keep shootin.
No,,,, I don’t see why. My husband brings in as many “wheel guns” as he does “semi autos” for repairs. You made your choice,,,, I’ve made mine.
More than she’ll ever use......
Cept for the Model 94 Winchester she doesn’t know I bought her. (1954)
Only a hundred rounds so she’ll have something to practice with when I present it.
I’d like to suggest that you give revolvers more serious consideration.
Shoots fine.
Some ammo is now available and we'll be getting 10 years worth.
Why????
Because if you’ve ever done any stress training, you will find how “in the way” a safety is.
For the way most women would carry, a semi-with the safety off is not advised.
I too recommend a revolver, preferably a 38 S&W.
Just keep on keeping on sis, just be comfortable in whatever you choose. Get proficient in whatever your choice is and just shoot. Get good at it and DON’T let ANY man denture you from what you become proficient at. Nite sis,,,,
1.) Revolvers arer less expensive to purchase. A good quality used one can be had for less than $400.
2.) revolvers are far easier to learn with than are semi-automatic pistols.
3.) Revolvers can chamber and fire omore than one caliber of ammunition. For example a .357 magnum can safely chamber and fire .38 Spl ammunition. Semi-auto pistols can not.
4.) If a revolver fails to fire all one need do is pull the trigger again. Semi-auto pistols require much more manual dexterity in the event of a failure.
While I respect your right to purchase whatever you wish to, I respectfully suggest you not exclude a revolver out of hand. I am very, very experienced with handguns of all kinds, I have chosen this type of handgun as my primary defensive weapon.
Sound advice. Mrs. Thunder carries a S&W Bodyguard - .38 spl 5 shot, fits her hand like a glove. I've seen the Mrs. get slightly flustered at the range with her semi-autos so I feel better about her carrying the revolver. I also bought her some snap-caps and we've been doing some remedial handling training at home... Oh, and somewhere along the line she ended up with more handguns than me. How the heck did that happen?
I personally carry a Taurus .22mag revolver, eight shot. Quick followups. I did do a trigger job on it. Amd seeking someone to set it up for moon clip reloads. I consider it nearly the perfect concealed carry piece. I also have a grip laser on it.
That sounds more like carry condition 1. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Cooper what reference or system are you referring to?
I keep my G19 carry condition 3 when in low threat environments and carry condition 1 (though with a Glock that's more like 0) in high threat environments. And yes, I'm a little concerned by this practice too. I verify the condition/status of the weapon every time it goes into or comes out of the holster. But the inconsistency still bothers me a little. May go to all CC 1 full time...
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