wifey wants her own

space turtle · 08-09-2008

Ive created a monster! My wife loves to shoot with me. Now she wants her own gun. Any options or opinions on easy carry weapons for women? Thanks!

Tinman · 08-09-2008

Worse things to have than a gun monster on your hands

Take her to your favorite gun store, preferably with a HUGE selection of stuff, make them take one of absolutely everything that catches her eye out of the case and let her carress them all (take pictures to remember the event by J/K). Then when she's all done, ask her what SHE liked, not the clerk, not you, not the gun rag writer, what felt good too her. If they've got a range and rentals, rent something similar (same gun if possible) or find someone who's got one, and let her shoot it. If she's still loving it, WRITE THE CHECK,

and thank God you've got one that likes to play on the range with you.

Having said all that, my rather small wife prefers the Kahr 9mm series because of the small grip size, and a 9mm 1911 because it has a short light trigger, it's also a little heavier and the recoil is really light. We did the 38 thing, she had issues with the heavy trigger with her small hands. Did the 380 thing, most are just as big as the Kahr, or so small and light (kel-tec) she had issues with recoil. If she's not looking defensive, the Walther P22 seems to be really popular for its cost to shoot, as well as small hand ergonomics.

Before some ladies start flaiming, my wifes biggest complaint with most firearms is they are designed for a mans hands that are much larger than hers, I have heard this from other women as well. Just playing the odds here.

Tinman....

Jay · 08-09-2008

She should buy a firearm just like she shops for shoes. If it doesn't "feel right" in her hands, she'll never shoot it enough to become proficient with it.

NWI40cal · 08-09-2008

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Originally Posted by Jay

She should buy a firearm just like she shops for shoes. If it doesn't "feel right" in her hands, she'll never shoot it enough to become proficient with it.

indyjoe · 08-09-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay

She should buy a firearm just like she shops for shoes. If it doesn't "feel right" in her hands, she'll never shoot it enough to become proficient with it.

Oh, heck no. You'll be in the poor house if she buys a firearm like she shops for shoes. She'll have 100s of them. Not a bad thing, but you'll be in the poor house.

Jay · 08-09-2008

ok, how 'bout this....... she should shop for guns using the same comfort criteria she uses for shoes......... except she must realize that she needs to be concerned with hand comfort, not foot comfort......... just in case she's a ditz......

AllenM · 08-09-2008

Bought my wife a Kimber Aegis pro in 9mm
Slim grips on it fit her hands well. She is pretty accurate with it and likes shooting it.

Pami · 08-09-2008

+1 to everything Tinman said.

Another tip: make sure she actually tries to operate everything on the gun, including stripping it for cleaning, if they'll let you. When we bought my P226, there was one gun I held that I couldn't even rack the slide on. The 226 is a full-size semi-auto, though, and in DA can be a little tough on the trigger pull.

But definitely let it be her decision. It has to feel good to her, and she has to be comfortable with it herself, or she'll never touch it.

That said, [shameless plug] I recommend a Sig P250 [/shameless plug].

BIG TIM · 08-10-2008

You might also consider one of the old tried and true stand bys from S+W like a lightweight snub 38. Some of the newer ones only weigh around 14 ounces. A hammerless version makes a really nice compact purse gun. I would not go above a 38 caliber because of recoil. This eliminates the problem of racking the slide.

DRob · 08-10-2008

Amen to Pami on having her try to operate the guns. My wife doesn't have particularly big hands but is very comfortable shooting and handling a Glock M23 which she considers hers. However, though she is quite strong, she has a lot of trouble operating the slide on a Beretta 84F! Not much difference in size but huge differences in firepower/recoil/ease of operation. The Beretta is as comfortable, maybe more so, just holding it but operating the slide is much more difficult.

DRob

08-09-2008	#1 (permalink)
space turtle Turtle with a Gun Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: INDIANAPOLIS Posts: 389	wifey wants her own Ive created a monster! My wife loves to shoot with me. Now she wants her own gun. Any options or opinions on easy carry weapons for women? Thanks! __________________ "If the American people ever allow the banks to control the issuance of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around them will deprive the people of all property, until their children wake up homless on the continent their fathers conquered." -Thomas Jefferson, 1791 I would rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6.

08-09-2008	#2 (permalink)
Tinman Coming to you live from parts unknown Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North Central Indiana (Most of the time) Posts: 172	Worse things to have than a gun monster on your hands Take her to your favorite gun store, preferably with a HUGE selection of stuff, make them take one of absolutely everything that catches her eye out of the case and let her carress them all (take pictures to remember the event by J/K). Then when she's all done, ask her what SHE liked, not the clerk, not you, not the gun rag writer, what felt good too her. If they've got a range and rentals, rent something similar (same gun if possible) or find someone who's got one, and let her shoot it. If she's still loving it, WRITE THE CHECK, and thank God you've got one that likes to play on the range with you. Having said all that, my rather small wife prefers the Kahr 9mm series because of the small grip size, and a 9mm 1911 because it has a short light trigger, it's also a little heavier and the recoil is really light. We did the 38 thing, she had issues with the heavy trigger with her small hands. Did the 380 thing, most are just as big as the Kahr, or so small and light (kel-tec) she had issues with recoil. If she's not looking defensive, the Walther P22 seems to be really popular for its cost to shoot, as well as small hand ergonomics. Before some ladies start flaiming, my wifes biggest complaint with most firearms is they are designed for a mans hands that are much larger than hers, I have heard this from other women as well. Just playing the odds here. Tinman.... Last edited by Tinman; 08-10-2008 at 23:18.

08-09-2008	#3 (permalink)
Jay ...gotta watch us old guys... Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Near Marion, IN Posts: 181	She should buy a firearm just like she shops for shoes. If it doesn't "feel right" in her hands, she'll never shoot it enough to become proficient with it. __________________ Freedom has a flavor the protected can never taste... USMC 8652, 2531, RVN Jun '66, - May 68

08-09-2008	#6 (permalink)
Jay ...gotta watch us old guys... Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Near Marion, IN Posts: 181	ok, how 'bout this....... she should shop for guns using the same comfort criteria she uses for shoes......... except she must realize that she needs to be concerned with hand comfort, not foot comfort......... just in case she's a ditz...... __________________ Freedom has a flavor the protected can never taste... USMC 8652, 2531, RVN Jun '66, - May 68

08-09-2008	#7 (permalink)
AllenM Chief cook and bottle washer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Avon, IN Posts: 933	Bought my wife a Kimber Aegis pro in 9mm Slim grips on it fit her hands well. She is pretty accurate with it and likes shooting it. __________________ My land guy says I'm out of IRQs. Can I buy some more of those?

08-09-2008	#8 (permalink)
Pami Certified Cheesehead Importer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Next to W9ZEB Posts: 2,496	+1 to everything Tinman said. Another tip: make sure she actually tries to operate everything on the gun, including stripping it for cleaning, if they'll let you. When we bought my P226, there was one gun I held that I couldn't even rack the slide on. The 226 is a full-size semi-auto, though, and in DA can be a little tough on the trigger pull. But definitely let it be her decision. It has to feel good to her, and she has to be comfortable with it herself, or she'll never touch it. That said, [shameless plug] I recommend a Sig P250 [/shameless plug]. __________________ "Some of the findings are perhaps contrary to popular perceptions; for example, over the 5-year study period [2000-2004], the use of knives/cutting instruments was over three times more prevalent than the use of a gun. (Based on Table 8.)" http://www.fbi.gov/ucr/schoolviolenc...troduction.htm

08-10-2008	#9 (permalink)
BIG TIM Plinker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: INDY AREA Posts: 65	You might also consider one of the old tried and true stand bys from S+W like a lightweight snub 38. Some of the newer ones only weigh around 14 ounces. A hammerless version makes a really nice compact purse gun. I would not go above a 38 caliber because of recoil. This eliminates the problem of racking the slide.

08-10-2008	#10 (permalink)
DRob Marksman Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Southside of Indy Posts: 318	Amen Amen to Pami on having her try to operate the guns. My wife doesn't have particularly big hands but is very comfortable shooting and handling a Glock M23 which she considers hers. However, though she is quite strong, she has a lot of trouble operating the slide on a Beretta 84F! Not much difference in size but huge differences in firepower/recoil/ease of operation. The Beretta is as comfortable, maybe more so, just holding it but operating the slide is much more difficult. DRob __________________ DRob "the goblins'll getcha' if ya' don't watch out" (James Whitcomb Riley)

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