+100 on letting her try different guns. She's the one who has to be satisfied with it. Will this be a carry piece for her?

 

Dude let me know what she decides on...Im trying to get my wife to pick out a carry gun for the class and afterwords and I need ideas from women on what they want.

 

My wife started out with a SP101 in .357 (she only shot .38's)...but now she much prefers the LCP! I feel better with her having the LCP as well. She shoots it better, no exposed hammer to snag on anything, and for a semi...no safety to "forget about".
I was afraid that "snap" of a .380 in such a small, light, gun would spook her, so I didn't mention that possibility to her at all....she's fired about 100 rounds so far and hasn't mentioned it.

 

Any respectable gun shop with an indoor or outdoor range will have something similar in 9mm that you could rent. If you were in fayetteville I'd suggest guns plus as I know for certain they have (or had it's been a while) an sr9c for rent.

Something like the new lc9 or Sccy 9 or even a walther in 9mm would have a similar weight and recoil. (Not saying it's the same of course, but similar enough that she might get the idea of whether she wants it or not.)

 

Wifey does own a Taurus 85 snub 38sp but it has a hammer and is heavy for a carry pistol. She isnt gonna want to lug that around when she goes for her walks around Salem Lake.

 

she wants an all around gun. The main reason is she does massage therapy. She is starting to work more at the beach in resorts and thats the main reason she needs one. She is going to be using the ghost belt in black so it matches her clothing. And she does not have to get it out from under her uniform or out of a holster she can just shoot thru the holster.

 

Coolest holster ever was a makarov holster shown on Deadliest Warrior last year...it is designed where u push the pistol down thru the holster and it cocks the gun for you.

 

Coolest holster ever was a makarov holster shown on Deadliest Warrior last year...it is designed where u push the pistol down thru the holster and it cocks the gun for you.

I just want you to know that seeing this has caused me to enter a quest to design and build one of these for my glock.

 

I have a SR9c she could shot if you didn't mind driving to Charlotte. I really don't recommend this gun for a women. It has two recoil springs which tame heavy loads very well but makes it hard for most women, and some men, to rack the slide. My wife carries a SP101. If she pulls the trigger and it doesn't go bang she just pulls the trigger again.

 

I wish I could get my woman to want to shoot and carry.

 

IF YOU TEACH THEM TO SHOOT AND THEY GET PISSED THEY MIGHT SHOOT YOU.

 

I need ideas from women on what they want.

Careful what you wish for...

If you have a "Women on Target" group in your area, she might want to swing by a couple of times and check it out. My boss has had the chance to shoot all kinds of guns and really enjoys hanging with the ladies. Here in RDU it's $15 once a month - well worth it.

 

My wife had a 686, couldn't shoot it for poo, but then she shot my Ruger p89, at 15 yards she put all 16 rounds in a paper plate the first time. That is her gun now. Doesn't have the knockdown of the 357, but 16 rounds of 9mm on target is better than 6 not on target.

 

IF YOU TEACH THEM TO SHOOT AND THEY GET PISSED THEY MIGHT SHOOT YOU.

No doubt be careful who you teach to shoot. eg, Mujahideen.:laugh:

 

I know she ll like the sig22 or walther p22. that's the next gun I get my ladie if she doesn't like my lc9. And the walther has a suppressor package the rounds are cheap and accurite as hell. Not too loud with no recoil.

 

I got my wife a SIG p6 in 9mm. You can find them used for ~$350-$400. She loves it, and is pretty darn good with it. Maybe give one of those a try? They also have a very small grip, which fits her hand great

 

Well sometimes I think her learning to shoot would shorten the pain...

 

My wife chose a Beretta 9000S (9mm) for her first gun, but had trouble "racking it". She picked up a Lady Smith (Christmas present) in '09 and uses it for her carry.

Damned if she isn't scary accurate with it to boot.

GG

 

We went to the Florence Guns show today. She liked the Bersa thunder 380. My neighbor's friend has one so will be trying it this week. We were hopping to use our basspro shops gift cards we have but they dont carry it. If she likes it may see if local pawn will trade for them. What ya all think about the possability of the trade anyone try it.

 

I need ideas from women on what they want.

And there stands one of humanity's great understatements

But remember, women are as different in the gun tastes as you and I. My wife can handle my Glock better than me and finds it more comfortable than I do. She also shoots my .357 with no problem. This isn't going to be true of all women, so you might be better off just doing the same as the OP with your missus.