best pistol for a woman?

Wolfman · Post by **Wolfman** » Tue Dec 09, 2014 11:09 pm

Just kidding. MrsO too uneasy with guns. I have two 12 gauge shotguns and a .22 rifle in my den closet. If the shit hits the fan, I'll be packing.

Added later:

Something tells me most intruders would shit their pants looking down the business end of something like this. And you don't need to be Annie Oakley or spend a lot of time target shooting to get the job done.

Left Seater · Post by **Left Seater** » Tue Dec 09, 2014 11:40 pm

My wife has the Sig P239 .40S&W and it is in her purse damn near all the time.

The best choice though is one your girlfriend is most comfortable with. Have her shoot a bunch of different models. She will tell you which one is best for her. If she plans to carry it in in purse though set her up on a regular cleaning schedule, especially if she chooses a semi auto.

MgoBlue-LightSpecial · Wed Dec 10, 2014 12:02 am

88 wrote:you will want the biggest, scariest bullet-filled monster you are capable of handling effectively

Sounds fantastic, but what about firearms?

-T1B wives

BarFlie · Post by **BarFlie** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 12:38 am

With a female the first thing grabbed at by a bad guy would be the purse so I'd suggest a CC weapon. This 25 cal semi auto 9 shot Browning is small but very deadly in a close range encounter

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mvscal · Post by **mvscal** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 12:49 am

MgoBlue-LightSpecial wrote:
88 wrote:you will want the biggest, scariest bullet-filled monster you are capable of handling effectively
Sounds fantastic, but what about firearms?

-T1B wives

...and Screwy. Research purposes you understand I'm sure.

trev · Post by **trev** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 12:50 am

I am scared of guns. No plans to ever pick one up.

Diego in Seattle · Post by **Diego in Seattle** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 1:19 am

trev wrote:I am scared of guns. No plans to ever pick one up.

That's ok...someone has to hold SirFelchalot's hand.

Dinsdale · Post by **Dinsdale** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 1:32 am

BarFlie wrote:This 25 cal semi auto 9 shot Browning is small but very deadly in a close range encounter.

You're trolling, right? .25 ACP hits no harder than a .22LR.

For recommendations, I have to go with what my friends ladies like -- a Colt, or Lady S&W. You want the fusker to work perfectly, right?

Colts cost more than other pistols... for a reason.

In compacts, the .380 is popular (although not very powerful, but just fine for close range, where it's needed).

A buddy of mine (male) loves his Keltec. About the smallest 9mm pistol out there, and they are of good quality. Definitely worth checking out.

Then again, loves me some Walther (which I may or may not have). The classic PP or PPK/PPKS is great, and the Little Lady might just like busting out "My name is Bond... James Bond" at the range. Drop the thing in a mudpuddle and it will still work fine.

BarFlie · Post by **BarFlie** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 5:24 am

Dinsdale wrote:
BarFlie wrote:This 25 cal semi auto 9 shot Browning is small but very deadly in a close range encounter.
You're trolling, right? .25 ACP hits no harder than a .22LR.

No, just talking close combat. Granted that 10 yds away might feel like a bee sting but 3 or 4 rounds in your face from a few feet away might hurt.

Roger_the_Shrubber · Post by **Roger_the_Shrubber** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 5:45 am

a Roger LCR 38 Special.

Well, yes I do have a pistol in my pocket. hehehehehehe

I just have .22 long rifle, and I have hit a rabbit in the head at 50 yards with it. And a S&W 16 gauge. Only have single aught buck shot to the tune of 50 rounds. 12 pellets per round. Basically, old fashioned grape shot from cannons. Nasty.

And trust me, you do NOT want to be hit by a .22! Most feared weapon in all of law enforcement. The slugs bounce around inside of ya.

And if you can afford it, a Walther PPK .38. Excellent small weapon for women. And James Bond.

Atomic Punk · Post by **Atomic Punk** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 6:54 am

"A woman? I don't personally know any, except Helga the woman that adopted me and then pistol whipped me for many years. Not sure what kind it was, but she scared me in regard to females. I prefer to stick to what I know best...the sticky goo on male bathroom floors."

-Screwey

matteric · Post by **matteric** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 8:44 am

Atomic Punk wrote:"A woman? I don't personally know any,

That's because you're a tranny.

The most recent pic of AP (who hasn't lived in Fresno since he was 5 years old)

... and now lives in Bakersfield.

matteric · Post by **matteric** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 9:04 am

Jsc810 wrote:The girlfriend keeps saying that she wants a pistol,

Hate to break this to you... but, that's her way of saying she wants a real MAN.

With you laying on your back in a hospital every week... with tubes coming out of every other orifice... how could you blame her ?

There has NEVER been a woman in history that has asked for a "pistol"... when she was with a real MAN.

It simply has NEVER happened.

If it has... please post a LINK.

Unreal.

matteric · Post by **matteric** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 12:34 pm

Jsc810 wrote:You, a wind chime selling Renfairy, are questioning my manhood? Holy shit that is funny.

Actually, you're simply pathetic.

Like I said, prove my thesis wrong...

matteric · Post by **matteric** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 12:46 pm

I'm still waiting corndog pussy...

matteric · Post by **matteric** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 12:59 pm

Jsc810 wrote:

Left Seater · Post by **Left Seater** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 2:26 pm

trev wrote:I am scared of guns. No plans to ever pick one up.

You are scared because you have never picked one up. If you learned about them and fired a few shots you wouldn't be scared.

It is the unknown you are scared of not the guns themselves.

matteric · Post by **matteric** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 2:44 pm

Left Seater wrote:
trev wrote:I am scared of guns. No plans to ever pick one up.

You are scared because you have never picked one up. If you learned about them and fired a few shots you wouldn't be scared.

It is the unknown you are scared of not the guns themselves.

Psst... some people are not "scared of their own shadow"... and don't want or need to have something on their being that only represents the killing of other human beings.

Intelligent people are crazy like that...

... and do not let their lives run by fear.

Only scared little people carry guns.

Left Seater · Post by **Left Seater** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 2:46 pm

You would be wrong, hardly surprising.

matteric · Post by **matteric** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 2:47 pm

Left Seater wrote:

You would be wrong, hardly surprising.

Spit it out... dipshit.

Tell me how I'm wrong ?

mvscal · Post by **mvscal** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 2:54 pm

matteric wrote: Psst... some people are not "scared of their own shadow"... and don't want or need to have something on their being that only represents the killing of other human beings.

Intelligent people are crazy like that...

... and do not let their lives run by fear.

Only scared little people carry guns.

Left Seater · Post by **Left Seater** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 2:58 pm

matteric wrote:
Intelligent people are crazy like that...

... and do not let their lives run by fear.

Only scared little people carry guns.

Why am I not surprised that you would pimp "scared little people" then.

Your heros that you continue to spam the board with are "scared little people."

Beast mode, DeSean Jackson, etc, etc.

Mix in a little outdoors network and you will see some of them discussing their own guns. For others you only need read the police reports to see they carry.

matteric · Post by **matteric** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 3:02 pm

I knew our resident midwestern "dipshit" would chime in.

Get back to me... when the United States is made up of 6 million people surrounded by 150 million sand neggers trying to wipe them off the face of the earth.

You do know... that only the stupid and unsuccessful move to Nebraska and call it home.

Right ?

matteric · Post by **matteric** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 3:06 pm

Left Seater wrote:
matteric wrote:
Intelligent people are crazy like that...

... and do not let their lives run by fear.

Only scared little people carry guns.

Why am I not surprised that you would pimp "scared little people" then.

Your heros that you continue to spam the board with are "scared little people."

Beast mode, Aaron Rodgers, etc, etc.

Mix in a little outdoors network and you will see some of them discussing their own guns. For others you only need read the police reports to see they carry.

You didn't answer my question... dipshit.

mvscal · Post by **mvscal** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 3:20 pm

matteric wrote:
Get back to me... when the United States is made up of 6 million people surrounded by 150 million sand neggers trying to wipe them off the face of the earth.

What difference does that make? Guns are something that "only represents the killing of other human beings." You have kicked your own ass once again, Milton.

matteric · Post by **matteric** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 3:23 pm

mvscal wrote:
matteric wrote:
Get back to me... when the United States is made up of 6 million people surrounded by 150 million sand neggers trying to wipe them off the face of the earth.

What difference does that make?

You really are that stupid.

Now we know why you had to move to Nebraska.

Too funny.

Left Seater · Post by **Left Seater** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 3:26 pm

matteric wrote: There has NEVER been a woman in history that has asked for a "pistol"... when she was with a real MAN.

It simply has NEVER happened.

If it has... please post a LINK.

Unreal.

Start with Angie Jolie, then move on to DeSean Jackson's significant other, then look at Bob de Niro's second wife, Miranda Lambert, etc, etc, etc.

mvscal · Post by **mvscal** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 3:27 pm

Nice white flag, tool.

matteric · Post by **matteric** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 3:28 pm

Left Seater wrote:
matteric wrote: There has NEVER been a woman in history that has asked for a "pistol"... when she was with a real MAN.

It simply has NEVER happened.

If it has... please post a LINK.

Unreal.

Start with Angie Jolie, then move on to DeSean Jackson's significant other, then look at Bob de Niro's second wife, Miranda Lambert, etc, etc, etc.

Why are you having such a hard time answering the question... dipshit ?

Left Seater · Post by **Left Seater** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 3:35 pm

Taya Kyle asked for a handgun. Angie asked for a friggin shooting range in her house.

The fact you can't understand the question has already been answered isn't my problem.

matteric · Post by **matteric** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 3:42 pm

Left Seater wrote:Taya Kyle asked for a handgun. Angie asked for a friggin shooting range in her house.

What the fuck are you babbling about... you overweight pig ?

Who the fuck is Taya and Angie and why should I give a fuck ???

Good god, I'm surrounded by fucking idiots.

matteric · Post by **matteric** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 3:47 pm

Left Seater wrote:

The fact you can't understand the question has already been answered isn't my problem.

Pssst... I was the one that ASKED the question... you fucking mongoloid !!!

Unreal.

Too funny

Left Seater · Post by **Left Seater** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 4:36 pm

matteric wrote:
Left Seater wrote:

The fact you can't understand the question has already been answered isn't my problem.

Pssst... I was the one that ASKED the question... you fucking mongoloid !!!

You are either too dumb to realize what you just posted, or are trying to run some sort of smack on Jsc for his use of the word pistol in the thread title. If it is the second, you are the tool you want everyone to think you are.

Derron · Post by **Derron** » Wed Dec 10, 2014 7:32 pm

Jsc810 wrote:Did some reading last night looking for the best pistol for her, and found some articles that were highly critical of Taurus and the Judge, basically that they didn't like the 410/45 combo but if you do it then the S&W Governor was a better way to do it.

Do any of you have experience with Taurus? A friend has one and I've shot it, he likes it and I do too, although for concealed carry it seems a bit much. I have a S&W 38 but was looking to go up some. I want to stay with revolvers, I just don't trust semis although I realize many/most people prefer them.

Either of the 45/410 combos would work if you are standing off grizzly in Alaska or gorillas in Ferguson MO. Not very concealable and not practical for very day carry.

You need to decide what caliber she should carry. Forget purse carry. If you cannot carry it on your person, it is useless, and when the thug jacks the purse, puts your gun in criminals hands. In our family wife carries a Tarcus TCP .380. An OK gun low end price point, has over 200 rounds with only one jam. Ruger LCPs are in the same class and OK as well. In .380 I would get the S&W Bodyguard .380 with the laser. Two of my daughter in laws carry these. Daughter carries a KelTech 9mm,she likes the larger gun and can conceal it quite well. The Ruger LC9 is a good gun as well. Ruger also puts teh .380 in the LC9 now. The larger frame soaks up more of the kick from the .380 round than it does in the compact.

I carry the Ruger LC9.

The Sig .380 is a very nice gun. Going to be at least $ 250 more than the other compact .380s, but well worth it.

Stepping up in the quality section would be moving up to a Kahr, Sig Sauer, or Beretta. I would not mind a Beretta 9mm at all. My boys disliked them as the Marine Corps issue sidearm, but under civilian use they should perform quite well. Don't worry about the .380 hitting power. Load it up with Hornady Critical Defense bullets and you can belly shoot some prick and put a hole the size of a coffee cup in them.

What ever you decide for her to carry, get some additional training in self defense tactics, situational awareness, threat analysis and reaction. Just because you have a gun and can put some rounds on the target, does mean you have the brain power to stay out of trouble.

For not trusting semis, really is not a point. I prefer them over a revolver because they are tactically much more effective, especially in a multiple round exchange. I do something a lot of people do not consider and I carry 2 extra magazines on me. That gives me a total of 27 rounds versus 5 or 6 and the ability to reload and get back in it versus the cumbersome process of reloading a revolver. A good tap rack bang drill helps you have instant reaction to a jam. Buy good ammo not that cheap Chinese or Russian shit.

Now for Barflies .25 throw down special..where the fuck did you get that ?? Give it back to the cop to use as a throw down...

Felix · Post by **Felix** » Sun Dec 14, 2014 5:27 pm

matteric wrote: Only scared little people carry guns.

really?

five of these six men are carrying weapons, they are neither small nor scared......look I know there isn't much danger lurking at renfaires and such, but there are lots of bad people out there and lots of people carry guns simply for protection, not because they're scared......

the springfield XD line are pretty sweet small carry's....if price is no object, the Sig P938 is probably the best bang for the buck

Jerkovich · Post by **Jerkovich** » Sun Dec 14, 2014 6:11 pm

Yes, a real woman asks for a weapon, so I bought her a T45410. I'm kind of envious because it's nicer then my Colt. But it accessorizes her nail color. The only request I made is that she never points it at me.

I'm a scared little man.

Dinsdale · Post by **Dinsdale** » Sun Dec 14, 2014 8:18 pm

Jerkovich wrote:it's nicer then my Colt.

If your Colt is a revolver, then there's something seriously wrong with it if it's not superior in every way to a Taurus.

There's a reason Colt revolvers cost a grand.

Go Coogs' · Post by **Go Coogs'** » Mon Dec 15, 2014 11:22 am

My wife carries the Ruger LC9.

I carry the .38 Special S&W Airweight in black.

Jerkovich · Post by **Jerkovich** » Mon Dec 15, 2014 5:19 pm

Dinsdale wrote:
Jerkovich wrote:it's nicer then my Colt.

If your Colt is a revolver, then there's something seriously wrong with it if it's not superior in every way to a Taurus.

There's a reason Colt revolvers cost a grand.

I have several weapons, but my Colt 1911A1 is my go too. Trained in the US MP Corps and never failed to qualify less then expert. As a matter of fact, I won three shooting competitions with an issued weapon.

molly · Post by **molly** » Mon Dec 15, 2014 6:53 pm

I really want a pink AR. And not a hello kitty nor camo.