My wife’s best friend enjoyed shooting ,asked if she wanted a pistol to shoot at the range ,she asked for pink .It could be cerakoted , she doesn’t think she could shoot a person (burglar rapist 2 legged trash) on purpose any suggestions? thanks
Range gun for female
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Take her too a gun store and have her handle as many as she likes. The one that feels best too her is what she should get. 9mm preferred but .380 would work as well.
Don’t rule out a wheel gun as well…
I've seen a ton of guns in my life and not one of them was gender specific.
she had fun though
she’s very new to shooting , didn’t enjoy the ar. 15 didn’t take my 40. ,but she seemed interested in that so mild recoil pistol she’ll enjoy , hopefully we can try out some at our local range
Smith & Wesson Shield 9mm
Look at the EZ model and the 2.0 plus as well. My wife has the plus and really likes it. The EZ is easier to rack the slide. Makes it nice for woman. The plus has higher capacity. Off the top of my head I think the EZ holds 7-8 and the plus holds 12 I think could be 14. I can’t remember.
Look at the EZ model and the 2.0 plus as well. My wife has the plus and really likes it. The EZ is easier to rack the slide. Makes it nice for woman. The plus has higher capacity. Off the top of my head I think the EZ holds 7-8 and the plus holds 12 I think could be 14. I can’t remember.
I highly suggest that Walther P22 to any new or advanced shooter.
@JOHNROHIO might have some advice also.
@JOHNROHIO might have some advice also.
Most helpful ,appreciate the input ,hopefully fmj shooting range has a decent selection of pistols to try or at least hold
If someone is not going to shoot it and be as comfortable with it as a with a cellphone , I always suggest a wheel gun. Simple. Basic won’t jam and not as “complicated “as a semi.
If it’s only ever going to be used at a range… sky’s the limit after recoil tolerance is determined and how good it feels in her hand. Welcome the new shooter!
If it’s only ever going to be used at a range… sky’s the limit after recoil tolerance is determined and how good it feels in her hand. Welcome the new shooter!
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Best option would to go and rent as many options as possible first. 22 autos can be a fantastic intro to getting comfortable with a firearm. There are some pretty popular options that mimic full size/ caliber modern handguns. Everyone makes one now, some of the more popular is the Ruger 22/45 lite, this gun has the ergonomics of a 1911 but with threaded barrel and a rail for a dot. The tarus tx 22 and Walther along with the new sig p322 and glock 44 are the same as there bigger brothers.
As for looking for full size full caliber do exactly that, most females are attracted to the small micro or compact.380s and 9’s because of there size and sometimes color options in the 380, just don’t….. they won’t like them very long and will not be pleasant to shoot. They are made to be carried and not shot. If she is interested in 9 or greater and I wouldn’t recommend the greater for a range toy due to cost and what’s the need. Find the full size 9 that she feels best out of any of the reputable companies and she will enjoy shooting it also. Especially if you put 147 gr for less of a snappy feel.
My wife usually shoots a her full size 1911 in 45 but she’s also had good training from some asshole that lives with her.
As for looking for full size full caliber do exactly that, most females are attracted to the small micro or compact.380s and 9’s because of there size and sometimes color options in the 380, just don’t….. they won’t like them very long and will not be pleasant to shoot. They are made to be carried and not shot. If she is interested in 9 or greater and I wouldn’t recommend the greater for a range toy due to cost and what’s the need. Find the full size 9 that she feels best out of any of the reputable companies and she will enjoy shooting it also. Especially if you put 147 gr for less of a snappy feel.
My wife usually shoots a her full size 1911 in 45 but she’s also had good training from some asshole that lives with her.
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My sister had a Ruger LCP in 380 and it was an atrocious gun to shoot. Snappy and rang the hand. My Kimber Micro 380 on the other hand is much better and not bad at all. Maybe it's the all-metal vs polymer pistol, I don't know. The Kimber is only 4 oz heavier at 13oz vs 9oz. I think it's all in the spring personally. The slide doesn't slam back with the force that the lcp did, seems to cycle much smoother under recoil. I guess that's why it costs 2x what the other one does.
. At the end of the day, it still wouldn't be my first choice for a range gun, it is however great to carry on a daily basis.