a newbie questionThis is a discussion on a newbie question within the New Users forums, part of the Lobby category; Hello and welcome to the forum from Stone Mountain Georgia. My wife is about the same size as your wife and I found that the ...
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October 25th, 2012, 05:24 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Georgia
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Hello and welcome to the forum from Stone Mountain Georgia. My wife is about the same size as your wife and I found that the best solution was a 20gauge shotgun for the primary home defense weapon and a 38 revolver loaded with critical defense +P ammo. My wife found it difficult to rack the slide on a pistol plus revolvers are inherently more reliable than a pistol. It is important that your wife is comfortable with whatever you decide.
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October 25th, 2012, 07:29 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: High Desert
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Welcome from the high deserts of the west. Any 38 cal. in a quality revolver is a good defence weapon for a women.
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October 25th, 2012, 08:48 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
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Welcome.... I love my SR 22 to help me transition to a Ruger 9mm...
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October 25th, 2012, 09:13 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: California
Posts: 3,185
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Welcome from the Central Coast of California.
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October 25th, 2012, 11:30 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: northern Wisconsin
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Welcome from Wisconsin.
Given that there is a huge amount of personal preference involved in selecting a gun for SD, I'd try to get some shooting experience under my belt with a variety of guns before making a decision. A great way to do that is to take an instruction class on basic pistol shooting. Ultimately, you will choose the type of gun that you are most confident and comfortable in shooting. I think the structured environment of a class is even more important for us gals, because it can all be a bit intimidating to get started. Be great if there were other gals in the class, too.
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October 25th, 2012, 11:57 AM
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Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colorado
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Welcome from Colorado. I know it is not a Ruger but wife loves her Sig P239. She had to have the two tone SAS version. It is a very smooth shooting little pistol. There are definitley smaller, but overall it is very accurate and easy to shoot.
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October 25th, 2012, 02:24 PM
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#22 |
Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Penna.
Posts: 4,175
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Welcome to RF from Pa.
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October 25th, 2012, 02:48 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Virginia
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Originally Posted by BuckJM53  Marty ... Welcome from a fellow Buckeye in SW Ohio ... Glad to have you aboard!
Regarding a gun for your wife, since there are so many variables in addition to height & weight, I would recommend that you find a reputable gun store in your area (one interested in your business for the long term) that will take the time to evaluate her needs, and who has a wide variety of guns that your wife can handle and rent/shoot if possible. If you care to share your general location, the Ohio contingent here may be able to assist with a referral. | Yes, excellent advice - nothing better than seeing, holding, working the mechanics of the gun - see what fits her best. Welcome from West Virginia | |
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October 25th, 2012, 02:51 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Moyock, NC
Posts: 549
| Greetings and Welcome from the Outer Banks of North Carolina, "The Tar Heel State"...My vote would be for the SR22..My wife is her size and she loves the feel of it...
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October 25th, 2012, 04:46 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Orlando
Posts: 1,333
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Welcome from Orlando.
As far as a weapon goes, deffinately go to a gunshop and ask for help. You and your wife can try different ones and see what fits your hand, feels right, and has a weight you and her are comfortable with. If you are getting only one gun, both of you need to be able to use it effectively. Rent some and see how the recoil is.
Being new to guns you should consider revolvers. They are simple and practically fool proof. I would recommend a 4" .357. This will give you the option of the extra power later if you want it.
Summer in N.D.? Maybe down in the south end, Minot way, not so much. We would get a little better than 60 degrees in the summer. It wouldn't be so bad then if it wasn't for the winds.
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October 25th, 2012, 05:00 PM
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#26 |
Join Date: May 2012 Location: Yermo, CA
Posts: 617
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Welcome from California's High Desert and to the Forum. My wife wanted a 22, but now perfers my 1911 45 ACP.
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October 25th, 2012, 05:08 PM
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#27 |
Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: rush springs,ok
Posts: 245
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welcome ,try a lc9 small for ccw and light enough for your wife
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October 25th, 2012, 06:27 PM
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#28 |
Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Washington State
Posts: 18,954
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Welcome to the forum.
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October 25th, 2012, 07:06 PM
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#29 |
Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Northern California
Posts: 900
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Welcome from Northern California
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October 26th, 2012, 05:59 PM
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#30 |
Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Laramie, WY
Posts: 3,731
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Welcome from Wonderful Wyoming.
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