Gun For My Fiance?

robitraw · 04-16-2009

I was wondering what handgun would be the best for my fiancé to carry in her purse. Any advice is welcome. She is very small and has tiny hands. Thanks in advance.
Robby

mikea46996 · 04-16-2009

From the title I thought you wanted to trade a gun for your fiance.

I was gonna say I'll need some pictures and a 30 day no questions asked return policy.

In all seriousness you need to take her to a shop and see what is comfortable for her.

chezuki · 04-16-2009

argh, beat me to it.. I was going to suggest this be moved to the WTT section.

robitraw · 04-16-2009

Im sorry!!!!! I just want some ideas before we go, that way I know what to show her and what might be a better deal.

Bigum1969 · 04-16-2009

Does she have any experience shooting?

She needs to hold/shoot several different guns to find one that is right for her.

robitraw · 04-16-2009

Ok, thanks...
I will get her out as soon as possible.

kludge · 04-16-2009

Cornered Cat - Table of Contents

antsi · 04-17-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by kludge

Cornered Cat - Table of Contents

+1. Very informative and well-thought-out web site.

One place a lot of guys go wrong is urging their wife/girlfriend to get a small, powerful carry gun as their first gun.

Small + powerful = difficult to shoot for a beginner

First, get her something pleasant and easy to shoot so she can experience some success, build confidence, and learn to enjoy shooting.

Then you can go shopping for the micro-cannon later

Obviously if she is already an experienced shooter, and just needs a carry gun, then this is a different conversation. However, if she was already a shooter, I doubt she would be letting you research and choose a carry gun for her!

Richard · 04-16-2009

I too have bought firearms under the pretense that they were for my wife, unfortunately they eventually "catch on" so enjoy it while you can.

robitraw · 04-17-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard

I too have bought firearms under the pretense that they were for my wife, unfortunately they eventually "catch on" so enjoy it while you can.

haha.... thats funny, but she actually wants one. She loves to shoot my 1911, but I want to get her something that is more practiacal for her use. She wants something that she can hide...
Thanks for that link kludge. Thanks again for all of the info.

04-16-2009	#1 (permalink)
robitraw Plinker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Noblesville Posts: 14	Gun For My Fiance? I was wondering what handgun would be the best for my fiancé to carry in her purse. Any advice is welcome. She is very small and has tiny hands. Thanks in advance. Robby

04-16-2009	#7 (permalink)
kludge Expert Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,302	Cornered Cat - Table of Contents __________________ AMERICA - Clinging to our GUNS and RELIGION since 1776. NRA Certified Instructor - Rifle, Pistol www.danvilleconservationclub.org www.jpfrog.org

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Fiance finally got it!!!	jburns89	Women and Firearms	10	03-23-2009 14:19

04-16-2009	#2 (permalink)
mikea46996 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Winamac Posts: 1,774	From the title I thought you wanted to trade a gun for your fiance. I was gonna say I'll need some pictures and a 30 day no questions asked return policy. In all seriousness you need to take her to a shop and see what is comfortable for her.

04-16-2009	#3 (permalink)
chezuki Executive Chef Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: And shepards we shall be Posts: 83	argh, beat me to it.. I was going to suggest this be moved to the WTT section.

04-16-2009	#4 (permalink)
robitraw Plinker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Noblesville Posts: 14	Im sorry!!!!! I just want some ideas before we go, that way I know what to show her and what might be a better deal.

04-16-2009	#6 (permalink)
robitraw Plinker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Noblesville Posts: 14	Ok, thanks... I will get her out as soon as possible.

04-16-2009	#9 (permalink)
Richard BANNED Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Anderson Indiana, home of the ummm, ah umm, wait for it, wait for it, it'll come to me in a minute . Posts: 1,186	I too have bought firearms under the pretense that they were for my wife, unfortunately they eventually "catch on" so enjoy it while you can.