Swamphunter Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 OK ladies... I wanted to ask you what if any handgun you prefer to own/shoot for personal carry, or home defense? I am thinking about purchasing one for my wife and besides that standard (let her shoot them all and see what she likes), answer, I want to get ahead of the curve and a good starting point. I do not have a gunshop within hours of me that will allow me to test fire a half dozen firearms.... so.. what is your weapon of choice? Preferrably .40 cal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry264 Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 Hi Swampy, check out this site which not too many have yet. Videos (short ones, mostly from recent SHOT show) of all the new stuff out there, enjoy. ps: Don't think many gals shoot the .40. On right side of pg. click pistols and opens up a menu for what you want to check out. http://video.galleryofguns.com/?WT.mc_id=Beta_Hub_Invite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APound Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 We have a Springfield XDM 9mm which I love but I really like the Ruger Revolver 38 special. To me it just feels and fits better. I guess it depends on the size of your hands and experience. You could always rent a few at the gun range to see which is the best fit...Hope this helps... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinch314 Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 I personally have a Ruger 9mm that I love but like shooting a .38 and a .357 as well. For my mother, who couldnt hit the broadside of a barn, she might use my shotgun in case anything happened and I was there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted May 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 Don't think many gals shoot the .40 I stand knee deep in .40 cal ammo... if she can handle my .40 cal, then that is what I will get her.. if not, then I get her her something smaller.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 She has not shot it in a good while, but my wife shoots my ruger 9mm without any issues Ken. Don't know about the 40, got one I may let my wife try out here sometime this summer, that does not really help you right now though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 No handgun here, can't really help ya. Is there somewhere she can go handle and get a feel for them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alisha Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 I absolutely love shooting my Dad's Ruger 9mm and from the look of it, several other ladies do too. Do any of your buddies have one you could borrow to let her try it out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted May 24, 2010 Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 My wife shoots my Ruger 40 cal and my sig 9mm. She prefers the 9mm over the 40 cal. She can handle and does shoot the 40 cal but the recoil does bother her some after a while.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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