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[South Bender]

Most people would be surprised how many ladies enjoy the full sized pistols after shooting them. It really is time to stop with all the "ladies gun" stuff.

My grandma only shoots Desert Eagles in .50.

 

[roscott]

Most people would be surprised how many ladies enjoy the full sized pistols after shooting them. It really is time to stop with all the "ladies gun" stuff.

Those full sized pistols are scary. Much better to give them a pink micro pistol. /purple

 

[Redlinetoys]

Sig P238 nickel HD has some extra weight (20 oz), racks very easily and shoots steady. I know some aren't fans of 380 or the extra safety, etc, but it really is a simple reliable gun which is a favorite. above all, would recommend shooting several different weapons at a range and taking some lessons.

 

[GlockDoc]

Thanks for all the info. My aunt purchased a sig 238 today, and my uncle (also new to shooting) picked up the 320c.

 

[AmericanBob]

Solid choices

 

[looney2ns]

Please give us a report after they've had a chance to fire them. Good choices.

 

[MohawkSlim]

the ability to rack the slide is a minor issue. They most likely would never be doing emergency mag reloads.

This right here.

If someone can't rack the slide that doesn't mean they can't carry around a loaded gun.

 

[mdemetz]

How about a Taurus TCP with wings?
Taurus TCP with Wings

 

[Excalibur]

If it is for price, there are a lot of options, but considering how many micro 9mm guns are out there, why go smaller caliber for the same size gun?

 

[VERT]

If it is for price, there are a lot of options, but considering how many micro 9mm guns are out there, why go smaller caliber for the same size gun?

Because recoil is a relationship between size of the gun and size of the cartridge. The perception that .380s have less recoil is FALSE. How many micro pocket guns with pink or purple grips have been sold to people under that pretense. Now reduced felt recoil of .380 in a larger gun would make sense. Of course 9mm in an even larger gun might make more sense.

 

[ru44mag]

Because recoil is a relationship between size of the gun and size of the cartridge. The perception that .380s have less recoil is FALSE. How many micro pocket guns with pink or purple grips have been sold to people under that pretense. Now reduced felt recoil of .380 in a larger gun would make sense. Of course 9mm in an even larger gun might make more sense.

I have found that, especially in the women I have taught to shoot, that "perception" is the key word in finding the right fit in handgun. I have shot many of the micro .380 handguns and have found that the P238 has the lightest perceived recoil. My wife believes the same. Others thought my Taurus 85, or the CM9 had lighter recoil. The thing is...everyone must find what works the best for them. If you are not recoil sensitive, it is hard to understand why one person chooses one pistol over the other.

And yes... the LCP has way more recoil than the CM9 or the Taurus 85 because the LCP is so very small and light, even though the caliber is also smaller.

 

[VERT]

I have found that, especially in the women I have taught to shoot, that "perception" is the key word in finding the right fit in handgun. I have shot many of the micro .380 handguns and have found that the P238 has the lightest perceived recoil. My wife believes the same. Others thought my Taurus 85, or the CM9 had lighter recoil. The thing is...everyone must find what works the best for them. If you are not recoil sensitive, it is hard to understand why one person chooses one pistol over the other.

Perception is important. I have let people shoot a full size 1911 in 9mm with reduced loads and they have handed it back saying too much recoil. Why? Because the gun is big, heavy and scary. It's all about mindset.

 

[ru44mag]

If it is for price, there are a lot of options, but considering how many micro 9mm guns are out there, why go smaller caliber for the same size gun?

This argument worked on me, but I cannot get my wife to shoot my CM9 of P938 anymore. "Too much kick." She is in love with her P238 Rainbow. I could not get it away from her for anything.

 

[ru44mag]

Perception is important. I have let people shoot a full size 1911 in 9mm with reduced loads and they have handed it back saying too much recoil. Why? Because the gun is big, heavy and scary. It's all about mindset.

LOL. Doesn't make sense does it?

My wife won't shoot my Hi-Powers either, for the same reason.

 

[pool67]

My wife has the same problem and the answer for her was the Bersa 380 , very manageable slide

 

[Excalibur]

This argument worked on me, but I cannot get my wife to shoot my CM9 of P938 anymore. "Too much kick." She is in love with her P238 Rainbow. I could not get it away from her for anything.

Have her try the G43. Pretty good recoil.

 

[ru44mag]

My wife has the same problem and the answer for her was the Bersa 380 , very manageable slide

I tried to convince her that she should try the Bersa...she is not interested. Even though I have 20 handguns, she for some reason believes she only needs one.

Have her try the G43. Pretty good recoil.

I want one of those for myself...but can't convince the boss that I need 21 handguns.

 

[russc2542]

Perception... probably the biggest factor for most women (many guys too). My wife judges everything else by her chiappa MC14 (Beretta 84FS fraternal twin). It's heavy with soft springs, shooting .380. anything that kicks harder (which is pretty much everything) she doesn't like

I tried to convince her that she should try the Bersa...she is not interested. Even though I have 20 handguns, she for some reason believes she only needs one.



I want one of those for myself...but can't convince the boss that I need 21 handguns.

Just one... My wife too. Some people are silly like that. Same with cars. Why would you ever have only one car? Whenever I hear difficulties from having a car in the shop I'm confused for a minute till I remember not everybody A. has multiple functioning vehicles and B. fixes their own car (bike, motorcycle, gun, house, etc).

 

[Excalibur]

I want one of those for myself...but can't convince the boss that I need 21 handguns.

You could just...selling a gun

 

[two70]

I want one of those for myself...but can't convince the boss that I need 21 handguns.

You're doing something wrong if you haven't explained that guns naturally reproduce when left together unsupervised in the safe for any length of time..... kind of like women's shoes.