Help me pick a wife gun!
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langenc
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orygunmike has it. DONT select a gun for her but let her select her own-after shooting several.
How do you think she would do selecting one for YOU--6-2 big hands better get him a 32 special..
How do you think she would do selecting one for YOU--6-2 big hands better get him a 32 special..
erict
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When we plink in the yard my wife shoots my Walther p22 or she really loves shooting the Sig 239 in 9mm. She's a little bitty woman too.
stiletto raggio
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I bought my mom and my sister consecutive Kahr MK9s for Christmas. They loved them. I replaced the standard grips with nice looking (and exceedingly comfortable) wood grips. I chose the model because it was easy to use (nothing to manipulate but a triger, slide and mag release), compact, relatively powerful but still light-recoiling and cheap to shoot. I got pinky extensions for the short mags so they could always get a full grip. They did not ask for these guns (they never would) but are very happy to have them. They enthusiastically request that I take them to the range every time I am home.
That said, I have known my mom and sister for a very long time and have been shooting with them on numerous occasions. I am also a highly competent instructor and was able to familiarize and coach them without making them uncomfortable. I had been gun shopping with my mom before and knew that she like a little bit of heft, preferred an auto to a revolver, and wanted something that would fill her hand.
I guess what I am trying to say is that in my situation, I don't think buying guns for them was a bad decision. They are realtively experienced shooters whose tastes I am familiar with, and I am an experienced gun-buyer who has trigger time on a very large variety of guns. In you case, I would get her to a gun shop with a big selection and let her try some on for size. If possible, get her to a range with a similar weapon and let her compare some side-by-side. Then, based on what you know about her, make a selection.
That said, I have known my mom and sister for a very long time and have been shooting with them on numerous occasions. I am also a highly competent instructor and was able to familiarize and coach them without making them uncomfortable. I had been gun shopping with my mom before and knew that she like a little bit of heft, preferred an auto to a revolver, and wanted something that would fill her hand.
I guess what I am trying to say is that in my situation, I don't think buying guns for them was a bad decision. They are realtively experienced shooters whose tastes I am familiar with, and I am an experienced gun-buyer who has trigger time on a very large variety of guns. In you case, I would get her to a gun shop with a big selection and let her try some on for size. If possible, get her to a range with a similar weapon and let her compare some side-by-side. Then, based on what you know about her, make a selection.
You don't already have a good .22 plinker? Shame on ya!
For her birthday, I'd suggest a 3" J-frame Smith&Wesson, in .38 Special. If you can glom the one with the adjustable sights, better yet. It's called the Chief's Special Kit Gun. A versatile woman's...or man's sport and target shooting revolver, with loads available for uses from potting bull-frogs to tin-cans, to defensive concealed carry in pocket, holster or purse.
Then buy YOURself a Ruger Mark II Bull Barrel, adjustable sights, or even a Standard Model with the fixed sights. NOT A .22-45, with the plastic frame.
Shoot the Ruger for fun__both of you.
For her birthday, I'd suggest a 3" J-frame Smith&Wesson, in .38 Special. If you can glom the one with the adjustable sights, better yet. It's called the Chief's Special Kit Gun. A versatile woman's...or man's sport and target shooting revolver, with loads available for uses from potting bull-frogs to tin-cans, to defensive concealed carry in pocket, holster or purse.
Then buy YOURself a Ruger Mark II Bull Barrel, adjustable sights, or even a Standard Model with the fixed sights. NOT A .22-45, with the plastic frame.
Shoot the Ruger for fun__both of you.
Linda
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I've got to agree with the guys who have said "let her pick her own gun out". That is...,if she wants one. All too often, men want to force their wives to shoot. If they don't want to, they will find no enjoyment in it.
I think you're underestimating what your wife can shoot also. So what that she is petite. I really don't think size has anything to do with shooting, unless you're talking shotguns or other extreme caliber firearms.
I bought a Ruger 22/45 for use in my CCW classes I instruct. They are very economical to shoot, no recoil and a nice little gun. But, when I shoot that vs my carry gun, a Colt Defender, I feel very unsatisfied. I for one...,enjoy the recoil of a .45!!!
I think you're underestimating what your wife can shoot also. So what that she is petite. I really don't think size has anything to do with shooting, unless you're talking shotguns or other extreme caliber firearms.
I bought a Ruger 22/45 for use in my CCW classes I instruct. They are very economical to shoot, no recoil and a nice little gun. But, when I shoot that vs my carry gun, a Colt Defender, I feel very unsatisfied. I for one...,enjoy the recoil of a .45!!!
Dave Markowitz
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Let her pick out her handgun.
I just went through this with my wife. The first time she shot any gun was several months ago. It was my S&W Model 18 .22 LR. She didn't care for the balance of a revolver, yet I look on it as virtually a perfect gun for a n00b. Last weekend we went to the range again and this time she shot my dad's 50th Anniversary Ruger Mark II w/4.75" light barrel. She much preferred the feel of the Ruger, so I'll be getting one soon.
She also shot a Glock 19C last weekend and hated it. The 9mmP had too much recoil for her, and the stupid porting on the barrel didn't help anything by diverting gas back into the shooter's face.
The bottom line is to let her pick out something she likes so that she's inclined to shoot it often and learn how to do so safely and accurately. Most likely that'll be a .22. After she's past the beginner stage then start thinking about something bigger.
I just went through this with my wife. The first time she shot any gun was several months ago. It was my S&W Model 18 .22 LR. She didn't care for the balance of a revolver, yet I look on it as virtually a perfect gun for a n00b. Last weekend we went to the range again and this time she shot my dad's 50th Anniversary Ruger Mark II w/4.75" light barrel. She much preferred the feel of the Ruger, so I'll be getting one soon.
She also shot a Glock 19C last weekend and hated it. The 9mmP had too much recoil for her, and the stupid porting on the barrel didn't help anything by diverting gas back into the shooter's face.
The bottom line is to let her pick out something she likes so that she's inclined to shoot it often and learn how to do so safely and accurately. Most likely that'll be a .22. After she's past the beginner stage then start thinking about something bigger.
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