Top 4 Best Concealed Carry Guns for Women
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- Опубліковано 7 бер 2015
- I know a lot of you women out there are looking for that perfect gun to go with your new concealed carry permit. Or even you guys out there that want your woman to have a little more protection. We put together the Top 4 Best Concealed Carry Guns for Women. Of course there are other great options out there but we had to narrow it down. The criteria had to be that we would feel comfortable letting our women carry any one of these guns.
You can read an article on this video as well see a lot more great content on our new blog at greenlightshooting.com.
Appreciate the information. I'm a 65 year old girl/women, doesn't matter at all. The fact that you are teaching us, cheers to you both.
It's weird how men think women get confused about operating semi autos. They can operate every appliance in the house, drive cars trucks and motorcycles. A semi auto pistol is simple compared to a cake blender.
+Morgen Holz may have to so with handling a deadly weapon, if it jams or fails to feed they may not know exactly what to do with it. takes a bit of learning. not much but still, handguns can be scary
It's the same with both men and women. They both require training. I am a NRA certified pistol instructor. Women are good learners. One of my students is a 75 year old lady. She has become very capable with a Glock 19 semi automatic 9 mm pistol, 20 gauge Mossberg 500 pump action shotgun and a Ruger LCR .38 Special revolver. She had never shot a gun prior to her lessons with me.
+ghostfifth SCARY - nonsense!! I teach women all the time including force on force where they have to draw quickly and point and shoot as well as aim shoot and they do just fine. Its all in the attitude of the instructor!
+Morgen Holz I find it a little unbelievable that a 75 year old woman could pull the trigger of a Ruger LCR 38. At 11-12 lbs it is a chore for a young man to pull.
+areyouready22 - exactly!! I recommend .22's for women. They can put ten rounds into a target easily and quickly.
Which one of you guys had your nails painted purple for this video?
Ozark Ed thats a woman lol
Lol :)
Acute observation. The lady had hands as big as the average man.
bikini wax
Both
I love hearing guys telling girls what guns are best for them. Ladies; do yourself a favor. Go to a rental range and try out a bunch of guns before you buy. Spending some up front will save you hundreds in the end.
Especially when they say "the ladies love pink guns".
THANK YOU!!!👆.. I get a kick out of these videos..smh.
It’s a great video if you’re looking for a cute hand gun for an accessory. But there isn’t any talk about capacity. It doesn’t matter how cute your pink pistol is when your fixin’ to get ganged banged and you cute little revolver only holds six rounds.
Right you are. My daughter borrowed different friend's guns each range outing to try all options. A range lady (also retired cop) clerk carrys a .22 ruger revolver and talked her into trying it. She loved it and bought one. This of course starts a huge discussion with her rambo pals that don't consider eight .22 bullets flying at 1200fps a deterrment. Maybe so, but, 2 of her range lady pals have bought one after trying hers.
@@fproszek Tell her next time one of those Rambo type friends start in on her about her guns "effectiveness" Ask them if they would be willing to stand in front of that gun to prove it 😂
Someone tell me why they didn’t think to invite a FEMALE to co-host with them, considering the subject matter???
You lost me at "ladies love to shoot pink guns".
same lol
Lost me at "It's made of Plastic".
Oh stop being so offended. I want a pink gun. Nothing wrong with it.
thought the video was awesome. It "dumbed" things down for women who are new to this but still want protection. it was respectful to women that want to take their protection and gun carrying seriously
Great video guys, thanks!! I've been wanting to introduce my wife to shooting and she wants a concealed carry gun also. This is an awesome short list of candidates! Just found your channel today, and subscribed. Keep it up!
this was a very informative video thank you i carry the sig glad to see it made it on your list but now i must check out a revolver :)
Why not give the gals the chance to review them- I want to hear a gals take on these weapons..
+Lynn Pal - Of the guns mentioned, the GLOCK and the SIG are viable alternatives to choose from. You can also get a .22 revolver and put all ten rounds on target and that will STOP some scumbag from attacking. DO NOT get a revolver if you can avoid it. Go for a semi-auto and then practice. DO NOT get an external hammer on a gun - it makes you have to rely on the safety if you want to carry locked and loaded. I carry a S and W 9mm compact, and an S and W .22 - both are good guns for self defense.
Thanks Helen--glock 43 it is - you are spot on as I received the same advice from the only FFL dealer in the area but I wanted to hear from real women and I sincerely thank you you rock girl! I
Check out my channel.
Did you get the Glock? Now put skate board tape on the top of the slide and any areas where YOUR fingers touch - as that helps you keep control of the gun if your hands are sweaty! Also use your slide stop or slide release to release the slide - don't reach over the top of the gun and pull it back to release the slide as again, if your hands are sweaty they could slide off.
My EDC is Smith & Wesson SD40VE and I highly recomend to any gal, if they can shoot a 9mm they'll have no problem with the 40. I dont recommend upgrading the trigger, there's no safety and with the 8 pound trigger there are no accidents, you are consiously firing that gun. Also can't beat the price!
Thanks guys for sharing options. I'm always looking and trying new CC guns. Right now I'm comfortable with my LC9 & Glock 42. Always looking to see what's out there. Aloha
Great information. When purchasing your first hand gun, shop around. I have been to a couple gun stores and people are always happy to share and let you hold the guns to get the feel. I ended up with a 9mm shield, wasn't sue of this but once I shot it I loved it! Thanks for the video.
The Ruger LCR in .22 mag is good, Also the Beretta Tomcat .32 acp, also the Kel Tec P-32, also the Ruger LC380.
Agree with the other posts...let her decide. Nothing better than letting a professional work with them and a lot of rental options. I did teach my wife how to shoot with lots of .22LR full frame to .38 Special and 9mm full frame. Once I was comfortable with her ability to safely operate a gun and not overwhelmed by caliber hired a professional to take it from there. She took the CCW class and fell in love with a Ruger SR22. Not my choice to make but I get to keep my Model 640 :)
8:05 dude can’t help himself and laughs at the comment “You’ve got that Looong Harrrd...”
Some guys will never grow up lol
So funny
Loved the video. A gun that should have been on the list is the Bersa Firestorm (California) .380. That is my main carry. It has a light recoil and isn't too heavy......best thing of all, it was $325 new.
This intent behind this video is great and it's good commentary ... These guys sound like a couple of hubbies recommending guns to their wives ... but at a minimum 1) women don't like to be called girls, 2) all women aren't looking for a pink gun, and 3) chipped nail polish is a sin.
Thanks guys for this information. My wife and I are going to the range on this week, and prayerfully they'll have a Glock 26, or the Springfield XD there. She has a revolver now, but she's having a little difficult time shooting it.Thanks
Oh okay so thanks for pointing out the "cute magazine" and the pink lettering. really made me want to take your advice. joke. btw you forgot Glock 42, ruger lcp .380, and the bursa .380.
I don't know, maybe they weren't "cute" enough to make your list.
+BBBDubb the LCR is a little bigger than the LCP but I actually like it alot more than the LCP. She should still be able to conceal just fine.
Yeah these guys don’t realize that women hate being called girls. You could say ladies or women but not girls. It’s so funny watching these different reviews for women’s handguns how the men in some videos are trying so hard to be politically correct and fail haha. I’m looking for one I can buy my 60 year old Mother and thinking of the sig 380. She needs something to defend herself when all alone at her house. Btw you’re a sexy looking Women. 😉
Jesus Christ calm tf down. They’re just trying to help, not be assholes. There are waaay to many feminazis commenting on this video right now 😂
Allyson Lang agreed! I often go for "girly" colors on handguns. My favorites are teal and chrome and pink and black. Most important to me is comfort and ease of use of course, but it's fun to have a pretty gun.
People get so easily upset over the dumbest things these days. Chill it's not a big deal people.
Educational and informative video. Thank you
Thank you for the video
Good review and good points -- except for the suggestion of upgrading the snub nose to .357 (after mentioning the challenge of recoil in a revolver vs semi auto). I do have the LCR in .357 and can shoot it accurately but it's quite a bit "more" than the 38p.
Another good semi auto is the Walther PPS (now less than $400 if you shop around).
Thank You.😊
Great video. However on your statement of Nothing Can Go Wrong With A Revolver.... As long as the bullets are seated properly. I have had my 38 Special jam because a bullet was not fully seated. On the other side, I really like the Sig P238. Nearly bought one, but bought a Colt Mustang Mark IV - 30 years old, mint condition and with original box and papers. Great investment, I think. Won't use it as my carry for that reason. Currently use a Diamondback DB380, but still looking for a good price on a P380.
Great video. No shield? Keep up the good vids.
I found this very interesting. I work with a lot of men that know about guns, and they actually referred me to try the same types of guns in this video!
OF course - its what THEY want not what YOU should have to carry.
I've narrowed the selection, with input from the Ms. to three. Two of which are similar to your choices, but different brands. We prefer the 9mm Shield, it's a little heavier and helps to minimize recoil. Bersa Thunder 380, it's a steel gun, heavier, less recoil and easy to shoot. The last is a steel 38 revolver. I have a Charter Arms sub nose with larger rubber grips, a Smith steel body 357 shooting 38 has the same effect. Heavier gun, less recoil, more comfortable to shoot. She will purse carry, so concealment isn't as difficult as body carry.
Why isn't the Bersa Thunder 380 Combat Plus on there? 15 rounds in 380? Little recoil.. Super reliable.
Thank you😍😍😍
My first CC was a S&W 38 3" revolver - Now I'm using a Glock 42. A sig - is like butter.... but it is a bit more to field strip. Please guys, don't make it sound so complicated - we can figure it out. But that is another reason a Glock is a great choice. At personal protection distance I watched someone compare the 42 and the 43 - less than a bullet lengths difference firing into a gel block. So either will serve well - go for what you feel more in control of. PP ammo in either and your good. (9mm ammo is cheaper and easier to find on the other hand) Another just my opinion - don't give me pretty pink or purple, hopefully I never have to pull my weapon but I don't want it to look like a toy.
Very nice video. Showed the wife and looks like we will be taking a good look at the sig 238.
My first gun, as a new shooter, was a .38 special, though I'm about ready to move up! Really crave the Sig Sauer P-238, but .380 ammo is almost impossible to find now, so guess I need to buy 9mm. I'll look hard at the Glock!
Did u add the etching to the Sauer p238
I like revolver. Semi's are more complicated and I don't think as reliable. Thanks for really clarifying the difference between the semi and the revolver. Great video!
Two I would recommend for women's cc are the glock 42 and the Walther PPS 9MM.
I keep reading & seeing on vids that the best way to know for sure which type of hand gun you can handle & you'll like is to shoot them, they don't let you shoot them to choose one at the store right?!...I'm going to be buying my 1st hand gun, how can I know for sure which to choose if I can't shoot it 1st?!?
How many rounds does each one carry? What are the accuracy ranges? What's the brand on the snub nose .38?
Good video. I'm not sure about the XDs for ladies in the .45 though. That's actually my carry pistol and I love it, but its light weight firing a
.45 caliber round does cause some significant recoil.
Some women like recoil. My carry gun is a subcompact .40, and I refuse to carry anything less than 9mm. My favorite gun is a Mossberg 500 12 guage. I can shoot slugs out of that without a flinch.
Thank you guys!! I'm looking for one for my wife. She's a store owner..
380/9 period imho, (best follow up shots due to lower recoil) sub - fullsize depending on carry position and style. Ideal fullsize, even quicker follow up shots. granite many women will find it too difficult to conceal with there style clothing.
Looking into weapons for my wife right now, shes watching too, and i tend to lean towards these "worthy" cartridges simply because of low recoil, and easy follow up shots... you do not see people rapid firing a snub nose .500 S&W for a reason. too hard to look cool when your hands pointed in the sky at the end.
Keep in mind, the bigger the bang, the more off target your getting...
Trigger guards are made for all of the guns made if women prefer to off body carry in a purse. They can be tethered to something on the inside of the purse so that when the gun is pulled out and the purse is dropped the trigger can then be exposed and ready to be shot. Mic Holster is a very common manufacturer but many custom kydex holster manufacturers sell them.
Awesome
The sig p 23 looks like the Kel-Tec PF-9 which I have
I like the is pink on the Glock how u do that
My wife loves the XDS 3.3
How is the reloading coming???
GENTLEMEN - I AM NOT A GUN SNOB but you are using the wrong term for the ammo in your guns. You should be saying Cartridges or rounds - NOT bullets. the bullet is the "end" of the round that flies down the bore and out the muzzle. And I would suggest you look at a Smith and Wesson Compact - just as good as what you show here.
Thanks for not starting the video with a .380! Obviously there are many other options, but good list here.
Personal preference I love my Glock 19 Gen 4. Very first gun I’ve ever owned.
He had me at the part of guns for our wife’s and girlfriends 😎
Instead of the Sig P238, you should have recommended the P938. It is a 9mm, isn’t much bigger than the P238 and is smaller than the G26 and Springfield XDS. It is my EDC, came with factory night sights, short-reset trigger AND a Viridian R5 auto on/off laser sight. We sewed a magnet into my bellyband holster, so I can leave my Viridian always on and it comes on automatically when i draw it and goes off when i reholster it. II am a small woman and have no trouble concealing this handgun under ANYTHING, even sweats and t-shirts. I absolutely LOVE my Sig P938!
I'm a first time concealed handgun prospect. you have a good video but I never heard the brand name of the revolver. Mplease clarify.
Small XDM .45 for woman ?
Weight lifting champion?
Love my Sig Sauer
Hey just a suggestion, it would be great if you all could include the names and such of each gun in the info box.
Thanks man! I am trying to learn as much as I can before I get out to the gun shops so I am not taken advantage of, you know? Being a woman car dealers, mechanics and guns hops are things I have found I have to learn as much as possible about before committing to anything. I REALLY do appreciate you taking the time to do all of these videos, they help!
***** LOL one day maybe, but really you'll find a lot of women are the same. I blame it on sitting behind a keyboard instead of speaking face to face. That alone tends to bring out some truly ugly traits in the human race in general.
I tend to agree with you on the safety issue. I have bought my first handgun and got a very good deal on a 9mm Sig. My husband has had 3 strokes so his right side which was his dominate side is much weaker than his left. I want him to have protection as well and I was thinking of a 22 revolver until he can shoot it enough and perhaps build strength toward something a little larger as long as he is comfortable. I also just like the idea of having a simple but dependable gun like a 22 revolver around as well as a 12 gage pump action which with enough practice he could easily rack. My BIL and Sister believe in one in the pipe and a full mag but I will tell you I feel a little uncomfortable with that and no I refuse to carry one on my body like that without a safety feature. I am realizing there is so much more I need to learn and by watching as many videos and reading as much as I can get my hands on in addition to getting as many hours as possible at the range just becoming more familiar with my gun. There has been so many different remarks made about women/guns I just have to laugh it off and stick to what I am out to do, be knowledgeable enough about keeping my family safe and secure in any situation.
faultroy
A revolver will have a hard and long trigger pull - can he manage that?
For all ammo, particularly for revolvers that can take different cartridges, put in the gun for protection what you practice with. .38 special target load is a massively different experience than shooting a .357 magnum self defense round. While you are under stress is the worst time to be surprised by your pistol.
I have a Springfield XDS .45 sub. Compact and the slider is actually pretty hard to pull back and the recoil is crazy. Don’t recommend for the delicate sunflowers.
Instead of a revolver I would replace it with the Sig P290rs which is a DAO semiautomatic. Great little gun, love mine and carry every day currently.
Where is the shield
I was raised w/hand guns. My dad was an excellent teacher on gun safety. Got rid of my handguns when I had children. Now that they're adults, my husband & I can invest in firearms again. This video is very informative & gets right to the pt.Personally I didn't feel insulted by your term "girls." I know you folks aren't being condescending or insulting. I'm a strong willed but unfortunately my physique is petite. So your input is appreciated as well as those video shots w/the girl/woman's hand on it is spot on for me.I'm going to the gun shop w/a lot more info. Keep up the good work guys!
+Jacque Blatchford You didn't have any guns to protect your children? Nice.
That logic is so fucking weak buy a safe.
+Jacque Blatchford - why didn't you teach your kids about handgun!! Shame on you! GO TEACH them from the time they are young and they will NOT abuse the guns.
+Helen Sabin already done
*****
If you have kids you need a means to protect them. I have had to do that as well, I still kept one around.
She has weak resolve.
*****
Cool good for you man.
Really it's best to have a gun a home security system and a dog.
I also grew up without a gun in the house, and I was fine.
But plenty of other people, were not.
As for the gun I'm more concerned while away from the house, which was what my original comment was more aimed towards.
And I'm not a child anymore, and fighting is part of who I am and a weapon will always be near myself.
So you can have a false sense of security if that makes you feel warm and fuzzy, but I have seen two tours of war and I have seen what people can do. And I'd rather have that ace up my sleeve.
I will do my best against everything else
I hope someone sees this. Guys my mother is in need of a new pistol. She has her concealed carry license, she has a little ruger .380 but let’s all be honest here it’s a peace of shit and anyone who isn’t a super experienced handgun shooter isn’t going to be able to shoot it effectively combined with how small, how shitty, and how much recoil it has.I’m looking to buy her a new pistol I was thinking somewhere in the Glock range? She has shot my 1911 and my other .45 and handled it fine but she doesn’t need something that big, and nothing to small as the .380 either. Something effective. Any suggestions?
Brian forgot to include those woman that discovered their Amazon warrior roots.
I like the revolver
238 is very sensitive to ammo, a huge issue in a life and death situation
Your dealing with recoil issues with all of those little grip guns, let’s be honest. M&P .380 Shield 2.0 EZ low recoil, easy to rack, easy to load, lightweight. You guys really missed the boat with not mentioning this or the EZ 9mm. But I understand you just love to talk about glocks, and sigs.
All i got to say is. I'm watching this on a phone and there's no video plugs. I was laughing so hard.
In a self defense senario adrenalin levels are peaking. Strength is there & kick wont mean squat. A ruger LCP II, Taurus PT 738 is REALLY small & easy to hide & up close PLENTY of gun. My small wife handles both w ease. Just a bit of comfort training & God help the jerk who messes w her.
I beg to differ about the pink gun thing. Not all girls (even girlie girls like me...) want pink gun.
I agree ,women should be doing this.
I can make many list and never included a glock
When you showed the girl grip it it made it more real. No pun intended.
For women, children, and even some men, the best thing to do first is to buy any 22lr handgun and 22lr rifle to get some easier and affordable introduction practice. Then graduate to more stopping power. The fact that 22lr ammo is now in shortage and overpriced really upsets me because it's messing with beginner shooters and I fear our next generation of Americans will piss away our most important right and duty to protect our family.
+New Tube User Excellent advice.
Isn't it better for women use an full size gun instead of an compact or especially an subcompact gun I heard an heavier gun is better for the recoil control or help weight it out
Glock 42/43*
Why would you put the G26 on the list and not the G42/G3? The XDs and the G43 are almost identical in size so a girls tiny hands would fit around that single stack frame of the G43 a lot better than the double stack framed G26.
You need to do a video about why NOT to carry a firearm in your PURSE... A guy can grab your purse and run! YIPPEE! "I got your purse AND a gun!"
...duh
+Justin Todd - wear a purse cross body and that problem is stopped. BUT....most gun purses are awful and I suggest ladies try different things including sewing a soft holster into a purse where the gun is carried with grip upward - easy to grab. And have a separate compartment for the holster and gun.
+K Head right, because women love to wear loose shirts. .-.
+Helen Sabin Purse Carry is MORONIC... How fast can she get to it? C'mon, I'm not trying to be a dick, but the weapon needs to always be touching your body...
Have her look into the "Flashbang." It's a holster that clips onto the bra. I talked a friend into carrying like that, and she loves it because it never prints, and she can grab it in a second! Don't buy into that shit when people call it dangerous. It's not dangerous; the person carrying it is dangerous. A lady tried drawing from her Flashbang, but the dumb slut had her finger ON the trigger! She shot herself dead... OPERATOR MALFUNCTION!!!!! That's not the holsters fault, though :-)
PLEASE, don't let her carry in a purse... Let's imagine she gets jumped, or she's wrestling around with someone. She's NEVER going to draw faster than if it was attached to her body somewher..
FLASHBANG!!!!! I would NEVER let my wife carry in a purse... Look into more articles about: PURSE CARRY, and I will SHIT MY PANTS ON CAMERA if you can find one article from a reputable trainer that supports it... BAD IDEA!!!!!!!!!!
+Syndel Scythe I know, right? A girl wearing a LOOSE shirt... DUH! Flashbang, all day :-)
I love how men think they know best when it comes to what firearm best fits a woman!
At 5:04 the cousin says "which is a down grade from the 9 mm" 38 is the same diameter/caliber as the 9 mm which is the same diameter/caliber as the 380 The difference is the case, bullet weight and powder charge. With today's modern 380 bullets the 380 FTX bullet rivals the 9 mm ball bullet plus, the 380 has a much less chance of pass through and collateral damage down range.
why did you pull the trigger with the barrel right in your hand
hi guys good video is a 22 worth her caring and do you believe the 22 round really bounces around inside the intruder and will stop them right away? and reliable? thanks
Get a Glock 43 or 42 in .380. And no, a .22lr is a horrible round for self defense. My friend got shot with a .22lr and it only went in like an inch.
thank you!
+Jake Conner - if you put 10 rounds of .22 into a body it will do major damage. Look at the ONE bullet from a .22 that almost killed Ronald Reagan! Look at Sirhan Sirhan killing Bobby Kennedy with ONE.22 - For most women who have strength issues, a .22 is a viable alternative. They can pull the trigger and stay ON TARGET!! The recoil doesn't take them off.
You will get different opinions on this but the truth is that even though a 22 round would be better than a knife or baseball bat it really does not have much stopping power at all. I have found that the best gun for a small and weaker person is the 380 Glock 42. It is not big or bulky and does not have hardly any recoil. With hollow point bullets it has fairly good stopping power and is easily concealed but still light weight. Renting one before you buy is a good idea.
yea im looking
at the 42 for my self as well thanks for imput
I'm looking at getting a revolver and I was wondering if anyone knew if this revolver was The Bodyguard?
It's a bodyguard, have you looked at the 442 air weight?
No I have not. I have been considering the Ruger LCR, but I will check out the 442 air weight. Thanks!! Ow TheFireArmGuy has a video on The S&W airweight!! Double thanks!
No prob. Also, just my opinion, but I personally don't like/trust half polymer revolvers.
danbell917 Even though it's for my handbag?
Need this one lightweight and I am going to go shoot them all, to make sure I like the feel of the trigger and recoil....etc. before I buy one.
Are you serious? Are you serious? An XD-S .45 for a new female shooter? I have one. My wife shot it once. Exactly once. She couldn't rack it, and was totally unprepared for the recoil of it. After a hundred rounds, I'm ready to end the range session myself.
A lightweight .38 special as well? They have recoil. My wife had to pick a revolver as she cannot rack a slide. She didn't like the SP-101 3 incher, because it was too heavy and the trigger pull was impossible for her. She decided on a Taurus 85 ultralite that...recoils! I had to put Hogue grips on it so she had a place to put her pinkie for grip. I had to cycle the trigger safely a few thousand times to lighten and smooth the trigger. Standard pressure .38 special still has her flinching from the recoil. A mouse gun .380 that you showed will also have...recoil!
At the very least, if a lady wants an XD-S have her try the 9mm and then .45. Let the ladies talk with other ladies who carry about hardware. We guys don't have a clue how a lady will like a man's choice for her. Probably not at all.
Ladies' days at ranges and trying different sidearms are the only way to satisfy what a lady may like, and feel comfortable with.
I'm betting most ladies would prefer a larger frame 9mm to use as a carry gun, if they have the concealed part figured-out. My wife loves my XDm 9mm 4.5 of mine, and it sports an X5L laser, light combo. It is on the heavy side, but I carry it, believe it or not, IWB. Recoil is light.
Guys, let the ladies decide after trying many concealed sidearms...
Also, have a woman show her how to rack a slide. I advise women to use their arm strength to push the frame of the pistol forward rather than using their hands to pull the slide back. I bet she can actually do it, most women can.
THANK YOU!! Backs up my point!
Maybe she should switch to a 22mag revoler , I know people think anything under 380 is junk , well it's not 22mag will still put some down and recoil friendly.
The main problem with revolvers is not only the very long pull but also and more importantly the pounds of the double action pull. It is usually between 12 and 14 lbs which is a huge problem for many, many women. Revolvers are not good cc guns for women.
I'm a new shooter & looking for a gun for self defense only. I shot the 9mm glock 26 & 19-hated it. Felt like a bomb going off. I care about kick back, weight, the slide, # of bullets & stopping power. 0 interest in cuteness or color. I'm gonna try the .380
You guys played into a ton of stereotypes here. chill out with the categorizing all women into the pink gun profile.
They didn't give the manufacturer of the revolver! The other 3 they did. I'm guessing it was the Ruger LCR?
I guess they were trying to out do each other!
what would be a good handgun for a woman with weak wrists, like an elderly woman ?
My gun carrying wife would say a medium weight 3" quality revolver in 38 special. Easy to use, quick and very reliable. No need to worry if you don't have major strength. (Just as an aside, as I type this my wife is 60 years old.)
1. Springfield XDS (9mm or .45) ~$450
2. Glock 26 gen 4 (9mm subcompact) ~$550
3. Sig P238 (9mm or .380) ~$650
4. 38 special revolver (.380 or .357) ~$450
p238 is only 380 not 9mm so your a fool. the 938 is a total different gun with no major parts that are interchangeable
p238 is only 380 not 9mm so your a fool. the 938 is a total different gun with no major parts that are interchangeable
p238 is only 380 not 9mm so your a fool. the 938 is a total different gun with no major parts that are interchangeable
Sig P365
He reminds me of Hank from breaking bad
Why wouldn't you mention Kahr cm9 or cw380?
Some of the Kahrs are said to be finicky: 200-400 round break-in period, first rounds not loading unless you use the slide release, rounds not staying in magazines when magazines float around loose in pockets.
Pretty good video, but there is no ONE choice for anybody. If a friend of mine, male or female with no firearms experience wants to buy a handgun, I will take them out to the range, get them started, with an old .22 target pistol open sights, get their mechanics squared away, and then have them try different handguns. After the .22 I go to a .357 revolver...with light .38 Special loads, single action first, then double action. Then a 9mm (Usually a Glock 17). After that I ask whether they preferred the revolver or the auto. Based on that, I try to find a gun they are comfortable with. I have seen too many men foist a snub nosed .38 on their significant others. That is an experts gun, I have one, and they are really difficult to shoot well. Better to get them used to hitting things with a .22 target pistol, boost their confidence, get them to enjoy shooting, and let them decide what they like. Shooting a handgun does not take a lot of physical strength. It requires you line up the sights, and avoid jerking when you pull the trigger, women can do that just fine. I watched my daughter shoot 5 bowling pins with 6 shots from a Desert Eagle .50 AE. Then clear the gun. She had to put it on the bench to get leverage, but she cleared it just fine. Once a person understands the manual of arms of the gun, and can exercise it, including field stripping it, and cleaning it, and getting trigger control down, they just need to practice.
Why are the hand grips so wide? Women's hands are smaller.....
The hand of the woman in this video is larger than the average woman's hand. The size of my hand is identical to the hand of the average woman. I would want a gun with a little more recess above the back of the trigger guard, which I have seen in other sub-compact CCWs.
You guys showed some excellent models. I am not at all offended by your terminology. The "girls" need to lighten up! I chose a conceal carry/home protection pistol that was on the larger side. Had a hell of a time finding a conceal carry purse to hold it. Yes, I want something that will drop that scumbag but if it happens to be cute, all the better. I found an adorable revolver with a pink grip that I now feel compelled to buy simply because I can feel extra feminine while dropping the s.o.b. I might even find matching nail polish and lipstick! All kidding aside, I thank you for the video and pointing out the pros and cons of each pistol on your list.
I have a baby glock and I can't shoot it. Too much recoil.
Try a Kel-Tec P-32 with a hogue handall jr. and underwood xtreme defender ammo.
J frame it is
I dont know why people are so offended by how they made a video for women, yes, some women will want to conceal carry just like most men do. But I for one know that I dress differently than most men a, and I have a difficult time with certain guns being "blocky" and not fitting well in my hand etc. Women will also sometimes use concealed carry purses, dont know many men that will etc. Women and men are a bit different, and I think different guns (overall) will be better for everyday use for women than for men. They are not saying all women have to choose these guns, just that they think these guns would be good for a lot of women.
That chipped nail polish is making me cringe 😫
#triggered
What about the points from this video:
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he says the WORST guns for ladies are:
1) 380, 40 or 45 calibers 2)Single-Action autos, 3) shotguns,
4) Tiny guns with little sights, half grips, small slides
5) Tiny revolvers with high recoil, low round count, hard
to reload, hard to learn trigger.
The Springfield XD-9 Sub-compact, at 26 oz
with a laser and maybe an extended mag,
would be the best choice in my book. LOL
Interesting how revolvers go bang, bang, bang every time you pull the trigger but don't hear them referred to as semi automatics.
He puts on purple nail polish for the video shoot. Lol
You cannot fire a .357 from a .38 spl, but you can fire a .38 spl from a .357.