She seems to have difficulty manipulating the slide, as she does with most of my semi's.
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Conceal carry gun for wife, need opinions!
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She seems to have difficulty manipulating the slide, as she does with most of my semi's.
the stock LCR ruger grip is big, sticky rubber material and has finger grooves don't usually fit female hand.
the ruger boot grip is a great addition to the LCR. i don't think it affects recoil impulse all that much, but drops ~1 oz from the weight and makes way easier to holster/carry
http://shopruger.com/Hogue-LCR-Bantam_Boot-Grip/productinfo/19927/
the ruger boot grip is a great addition to the LCR. i don't think it affects recoil impulse all that much, but drops ~1 oz from the weight and makes way easier to holster/carry
http://shopruger.com/Hogue-LCR-Bantam_Boot-Grip/productinfo/19927/
yanici
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Try a Sig P238. Shoots nice with little recoil and the slide is very easy to rack.
I have a S&W 642 revolver also. 15 oz. and easy to hide but it stings your hand when you shoot it. It's a great pocket gun and can be very accurate and on target quickly with the Crimson Laser Grips.
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S&W J frame revolver would be a good baseline.
Could also check out Ruger 101 or LCR.
Then look at automatics. Maybe a Kahr or Sig 232 or even a Sig 938 if she can deal with it.
Best bet is to sign her up for a Women On Target class, and let her try different things, and get some good hands on time without you there.
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Ruger’s SP101 .327 Federal Magnum: The Little Big .32 Caliber Gun
OR:
Charter Arms 73220 Undercoverette 5RD 32H&R 2"
Could also check out Ruger 101 or LCR.
Then look at automatics. Maybe a Kahr or Sig 232 or even a Sig 938 if she can deal with it.
Best bet is to sign her up for a Women On Target class, and let her try different things, and get some good hands on time without you there.
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Ruger’s SP101 .327 Federal Magnum: The Little Big .32 Caliber Gun
OR:
Charter Arms 73220 Undercoverette 5RD 32H&R 2"
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Retired-LEO
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If your leaning towards a revolver, look into S&W M&P Bodyguard 38 (w/ Crimson Trace)
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...92654_757781_757781_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...92654_757781_757781_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y
Sauer Grapes
NES Member
I am also a female health care worker with hands on patient care. The only off body carry was in a locked cabinet. I tried a belly band and found it just ok. Ankle holster is by far the best for me. YMMV
As many have suggested or will suggest, take her to the range to try test drive some firearms. I am going to a range in NH with 1 rental fee and can use any pistol with same caliber.
I briefly looked at the S & W bodyguard 380. I thought it would be nice for conceal but i need something to double as a range pistol for the first few months until i convince my wife to let me get a second
Or maybe the taurus curve... Not sure how reviews are
I briefly looked at the S & W bodyguard 380. I thought it would be nice for conceal but i need something to double as a range pistol for the first few months until i convince my wife to let me get a second
Or maybe the taurus curve... Not sure how reviews are
Varmint
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well its not a large revolver, but for such a small package the glock 42 is very comfortable to shoot, barely any recoil to speak of. My wife approves![[wink]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/002.gif "Wink [wink]")
Get her a Glock 42, and have it cerakoted in a pretty color. OD Green is pretty.
Pic courtesy of Northeast Arms in Peabody. 
I would stay away from the little compacts like the bodyguard, etc. My wife is comfortable shooting full size 9, rifle, etc. I brought the bodyguard to the range and after one clip, she wanted nothing to do with it. But the sub compacts are loud, and they will probably scare an attacker away. maybe. I want her to try the SR9C.
TayNinh_66
NES Member
My wife would never carry but if she did it would not be a semi-auto. She can't rack the slide and they're too complicated. (She did not take shop in HS)
She likes shooting my S&W 66. If she ever did carry I am sure it would be my S&W 642 Airweight or my Ruger LCR loaded with 38SPC.
In the interim, get her some Sabre pepper gel.
She likes shooting my S&W 66. If she ever did carry I am sure it would be my S&W 642 Airweight or my Ruger LCR loaded with 38SPC.
In the interim, get her some Sabre pepper gel.
+1 on this. Great gun and u can get it with the Crimson trace laser grip if that makes her feel safer in a situation of stress. Additional critical defense makes hp "lite" that are only 100 gr and not bad to shoot.
boilermaker
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I would really look at the LCR in .327 Federal but loaded with .32 H&R to start. I am just getting into this caliber and just bought my first pistol in 32H&R. If she/you hate it I will probably buy it.
![[laugh]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/012.gif "Laugh [laugh]")
Dude, its really not that complicated.
TayNinh_66
NES Member
My wife graduated from tufts, is a jazz singer and can memorize completely new lyrics in 3 hours or less although you'd never know if she forgot anything because she would improvise without missing a note, is totally fearless, took up scuba diving a few years ago, would take up skydiving in a minute,
but...
Taking the cap off the tire air valve is complicated. Which way does it turn?
ok, fair enough
AR15, super fun to shoot. The sling makes it easy to carry as well.
Shield or Glock 43 if you can get one. My gf likes the 43 more, she says it has less recoil. She's super petite and has no problem racking the slides... maybe it's just technique.
Shield or Glock 43 if you can get one. My gf likes the 43 more, she says it has less recoil. She's super petite and has no problem racking the slides... maybe it's just technique.
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This is a great thread for me! (I am also leaning toward revolver.)
Gives me some things to think about...thanks.
Gives me some things to think about...thanks.
GlockJock
NES Member
Had a SW442 for many years but went to the G43 when it came out and have never regretted it...much (much!) more accurate, easier to shoot (shooting a 442 can kill your hand after a while)...And the SW442 is 5 shots of .38 and you're out, versus the G43, 9mm with 6+1, and I could shoot a full mag, eject and load another, shoot that, eject and load another and (maybe ) even do it AGAIN before you can break the 442, eject the 5 casings (which is a bitch, by the way, the way the 442 cylinder breaks out and leaves little room for ejection of spent shells..especially if you're under any duress/stress like a shootout), reload it etc etc...The reason I switched was a guy at MVGC did this exact drill with me, and by the time I'd emptied and reloaded he was already on mag #3.... Plus, two or three spare speedloaders for a 442 would be MUCH bulkier, print more, etc than two or three spare mags in a G43. I also feel better carrying Federal HST in the G43 than I did with the +p 38s in the 442....Again, just my opinion. Do what's best for your situation(s)
I know everyone is different and has their likes and dislikes, but as much as I liked carrying the airweight 442,the G43 is much better, in my opinion
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Mass-diver
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I'd also consider getting her knife. If she gets into trouble chances are it's going to be at very close range. I remember doing clinically and tagging along with a visiting nurse, we went into some creepy houses.
I've been very happy with my spyderco civilian, and at contact distances, I'd rather have it than one of my pistols.
I've been very happy with my spyderco civilian, and at contact distances, I'd rather have it than one of my pistols.
Again, G42! sub compact with recoil on par with your full size 9. im telling ya my wife shoots it no problemo
well its not a large revolver, but for such a small package the glock 42 is very comfortable to shoot, barely any recoil to speak of. My wife approves
+1. .380's I've shot in the past have hurt. The Glock42 is the first one I've enjoyed shooting, and it's light enough and small enough to always have.
Randy Lahey
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http://serbu.com/supershorty.html
"give your shorty the power of a super shorty!" (I could make a ton in martketing!)
"give your shorty the power of a super shorty!" (I could make a ton in martketing!)
Glock 42.
Just curious - does your wife conceal carry a G42 or is it a range gun for her? (I am concerned about its size - for me - while carrying.)
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StevieP
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Sig P238. Great gun for concealed carry. Can "dress it up" with aftermarket grips.
My wife has lousy hands (carpal tunnel, arthritis) at age 52, but has no problem with the Sig. Can rack it with the safety still on is a good feature.
Great personal defense gun, and it's pretty fun at the range, too. Not too snappy.
My wife has lousy hands (carpal tunnel, arthritis) at age 52, but has no problem with the Sig. Can rack it with the safety still on is a good feature.
Great personal defense gun, and it's pretty fun at the range, too. Not too snappy.
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