Choosing A Handgun- My Advice To You
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A little thing about starting small on the caliber. Don't start small on the caliber as far as what you purchase. Start small on rental guns to get a feel. You don't want to spend a couple hundred on a .25 then spend maybe another $400-$500 on a second purchase being a 9mm. Save money and buy one handgun to start with. Use rentals as a place to learn. Don't buy a .22 or .25- just rent them and try them out.
I have a female friend who is 72. she took her conceal carry course and of course they tried to sell her Glock. first thing I asked her was can she pull the slide back and lock it safely, she could not, so we went to a gun show and spent over four hours looking at guns. she settled on a Springfield 9mm. it is easy for her to load and shoot. also my wife had never fired a pistol and was only comfortable with a Taurus 25 so that was her starter pistol. now she carries a Ruger LC9. another thing is women should talk with someone with real firearm experience beside a salesman at the gun shop. another woman I know was talked into purchasing a Ruger LC 38 with a laser. she does not plan to carry the gun outside her home and because the gun is light weight it is very brutal for her to shoot, she is small and in her 60's and had only fired a 22 rifle before. I would have recommended a 22 magnum revolver for her. maybe a 32 magnum and let her fire someone elses guns if possible to get an idea what worksfor her. she did not want a pistol and liked revolvers for being simple and does not plan to shoot a lot, just enough to be comfortable with her gun. its ok, I know a lot of people will say I'm stupid but I don't care
My advice would be to RENT several different guns at a range and pick the one that FEELS the best for you. Don't get a 22 or 25. Get at least a 38 or 380 for self defense
A few weekends ago, a friend brought his wife along shooting with us for the first time. He had rented a Glock 17 and she did "well" with it, but it was obviously freaking her out a little bit. At my suggestion, he exchanged the rental for an M&P22 and she enjoyed it MUCH more.
Even I wish my first gun hadn't been a .45 ACP 1911. Getting the fundamentals down would've been easier (and cheaper) on a .22 or even 9mm. Erika's advice applies to every new shooter. :)
I feel like the information provided is not only good info for the beginning female shooter but for male shooters as well. So great video keep them coming.
I agree with you. Women should start off with a smaller caliber, but not necessarily an extremely compact gun. Controllability is everything. A weapon that is easy to control is one that you can be accurate with and feel more confident carrying. Great vid. I pray that you and Cory have a healthy pregnancy and baby. Best.
Thank you, I certainly agree! Thank you for watching
thank you erika for your time and information .i will probably get her the p22
Very true words. I own many firearms and I know what I like to shoot. Shooters preference varies depending on the shooter. I've gone into FFL's and said that I am looking for a good, lightweight carry gun in .357 and the guy shows me the newest gun like a Ruger LCR (just an example). I don't like the feel of their revolvers and prefer Charter Arms, but if you go up to the sales guy and ask him to show you what HE thinks is a good carry gun, expect him to show you something YOU might not like.
I think most of us wish we had had a Cory around to guide us through this process, even us dudes! Great advice
I could not agree more with everything you've said in this video. I set my wife loose her first time with a .40 subcompact and a tiny .380 and scared the hell out of her. It was a year before she'd touch another gun.
No comment but all admiration and thanks for sharing. Women shooters, esp. Erica, have been and are a beacon to others who have fear or hesitations with this activity and Life saving necessary skill. More power to you guys Cory & Erica.... and thank you guys for what is shared.
I think it would have been worth mentioning that a comfortable grip is extremely important. I've seen many females say a Glock grip is too wide, whereas something like my Ruger SR9c, or even a 1911, is slim enough for a good grip. Then there is always the amazing M&P (one of my personal favorites) with the interchangeable grip swells to fit any shooter. But besides that, great job in giving advice to fellow lady shooters. Thanks for the video!
Great video Erika. I work at a gun shop and regularly help female customers who are unsure of what gun is the right one for them. My first question to them is what do they plan on using it for? Second question is what is their experience level? That usually gives me a good baseline to start off with and go through some options with them. Ive found over the years that its the Husband/BF that is the source of most misinformation. It helps when they just take a step back and listen, lol.
Great advice, I have been telling my daughter in law this for a while now but my son wants her to carry a 45. she is very small frame, I think I will forward this to her.
Okay, as an instructor and a gunsmith I do have to say I agree with about 90% of your arguments and 100% of your conclusions. BUT, huge BUT, I have to take issue with the "gun shop expert" tag. As someone who runs a shop that sells guns, works on them as a smith and armorer, and instructs men and women on the proper use and implementation, I am as are you and the rest of the people at your "school house", subject matter experts.
The biggest problem I have ever seen when it comes to women purchasing their first firearm is NOT listening to the gun shop expert and listening to (usually) their husband or worse; their father. The first question I have asked every female customer "what is the purpose of this purchase? Self defense, home defense, etc. Then I ask their experience. Now, I will admit I push Glock, but that's for their quality, not because the 25 dollar profit my shop makes from selling that gun vs the 35 I would make selling the Sig or 24.50 for the M&P. The shop expert is usually the best source for a reason. Sure, there is always a Carl, but you can figure that out within 10 minutes.
Other then that, I am happy to see a female instructor making video's with advise. I have turned a few of my female clients to yours and a couple of other video sites. Continue the great work, thanks.
I prefer Gen 4s but I have Gen 3s as well. There really isnt much of a difference so it comes own to the end user. For your mother I would recommend a .22 caliber handgun, the slides are typically MUCH lighter on those guns and easier to rack. I like the Walther P22 and the Sig Mosquito myself.
Being a Clerk is half of my job (Other half being a Gunsmith), I do not get commission, and I will not sell a firearm that I do not believe is reliable. If someone is dead set on a firearm that I know malfunctions, I hand them off to another Clerk. When females come in with their significant other, and the male wants to get them a .22, I always recommend the Glock 17,19, of the Springfield XD-9 Subcompact, depending on if its for CCDW or home defense. I will not sell a gun I don't trust.
My hubby bought me an sr9 full size. Great so far at 900 rounds and fits my small hands.
You are one of the good ones behind the counter! Thank you!
Picked up a Shield9 for my wife. She really likes it.
Thank you! We sure will
"At the end of the day..." you are always beautiful, smart, an awesome spokesperson, a firearms ambassador second to none! And you can quote me on that!
I have a hard time keeping up with what you're saying because you are so beautiful in so many different ways that I can't focus on anything else. And I first came to Cory's and your channel because I'm interested in guns. Cory is one of the luckiest men in the world. You ma'am are one of the most perfect women in all the world.
started my children and wife off on 22 rifles and 1911 pistols, moved them up to 380 in a berretta, after that to 357 in my revolvers, colt, ruger, smith, all 3 inch to 4 inch. next came the 9mm in the springfield xd, then the 45 in springfield xd, ruger sr, kimber 3 and 4 inch, and sig 1911, but all around favorite for all the ladies is the colt 45 7.5 inch army and the ruger old army 45 black powder, as long as I do all the loading and cleaning. ps I always have to clean all guns, they also enjoy henry 22 pump, 22mag lever and ruger 10/22, as well as my favoritr rifle the M1A and the reminginton 30-06. then there are the 20 and 12 gauge pump shotguns lord life is good in this shooting family, also have for my own 3 inch ruger whiley clap, 2 inch sw 36, sw 28 4 inch, colt trooper 4 inch, soon to be added sw 586 and 27 in 4 inch, family will always be well armed, do I rely on semi autos hell no they fail, give me revolvers any day with 357mag round it will get it done,served 3 years in nam always carried an M1A and colt 1911, backup was a smith 28 in 357 and that is what I depended on to save my life at close range 50 yards and closer, 45 acp was good for rapid knock down and worked well but 357 penetrated the flack vest and insured a kill which ment I was safe. tell that to your daughters. and the look for other threats then holster only works on the range, besides looking ignorant it lets everyone know what you are doing even the bad guys know that. never let the threat know what you are doing, you will live longer, and you do want to raise your baby do you not.
Good video, glad you are supplying the information, hopefully this helps a lot of people/
What I mean by handing them off, that is if I cannot convince them to go with a reliable firearm if they are buying their first firearm/handgun. Some people out there only want a "Pretty gun" or a gun their favorite fictional character uses and nothing you tell them can change their mind. It really is hard to deal with some people, I am always courteous, and I would rather educate a person then sell them a firearm on the spot. Hell, sometimes I send them to other shops for better prices. :O
Btw, I, and many other Range Time fans are much more excited about the birth of your son, over any "Royal Baby" news! Best wishes and keep us informed!
Holy freakin cow you look radiant! Cory is a lucky man.
Look at you all dolled up! Cool video.
Awesome vids as always!!!! Y'all keep rockin on!!! Thank you for what you do;)
COULDNT AGREE MORE!!
Did you notice the bee at 3:42 lol I can see you freaking out if you did!
I bought a Glock 26 Gen 4 today my first Glock going to range on Mon I thought I heard you say you carried one
Make sure you eat your pickles and ice cream and folic acid. Keep up the great work guys!
Good advice, Erika.
best advise you gave was to let women pick out there own guns... they must be easy to operate and load. the more a gun has weight the less recoil and muzzle flip...effects it. Common affordable ammo and not super powerful guns make for a better first gun experience. In my opinion guns not overly sprung are far easier to operate and load. Short compact guns maybe later after you get experience. A mid size / to full size service pistol makes an excellent choice to begin with. A gun with a bit lighter recoil spring and slightly heavier slide weight is a good way to begin choosing that first gun. Sig 239 229 226 HK usp 9 and usp .40 or compact versions.... of those. 1911's in 9mm are good... Glock 19 17 in 9mm are great choices... revolvers can be 357 mag or 38 special but you want to shoot 38 special in either for practice... Taurus smith& Wesson good choices.. and the fuller sized kahr 9mm autos in the cw9 family are good starts because of there good basic trigger pull. Try them in your hand and don't be in a hurry. Shoot everything you can shoot and see what you like along the way.
Fine as hell
I'll second that.
Good advice, Erika. :) Great vid.
Erika, you guys need to try the m&p .22 pistol.
Another great vid....
I'm on the fence between a 1911 and another glock can you do a video on the new 1911 owners dos and don't. Great video
Come on guys! Act like you've seen a woman before!
Good advice, Erika. My wife doesn't really care for shooting, but when she does shoot, she prefers shooting my .22 SSA.
Great information Erika!
Thank you!
Great video Erika!
Erika what is the best choice gen4 19 or gen3 19?? Also my mom has lupus and fibramyalgia and rayknowns disease and has lost strength in her hands. She has trouble wracking a around in my 26 and my xd line and she really is not comfortable with a revolver. Please help with advice on this matter makes me nervous leaving her home alone without her being able to pick up a firearm if need arises .
Well said!
Good video!
Great advice!
Great video
I will agree with the caliber. First gun my wife shot was my .45ACP and it was so loud and kick back that she was scared. But now I just kick and punch her to continue shooting cause I don't like wimps. I am too small for wimps. Wait..what just happened?
she has sass and swag
very helpful - thank you
What is your preferred defense ammo and bullet weight?
Good stuff!!!
I am a female who sells firearms at a gun store. More shops need to have a women behind the counter. I've been told many times by women who are first time gun buyers and may be a bit nervous that they felt much more relaxed talking to another female.
i lik women
Ladies, get the M&P9 Shield.
Nice to see her all dressed up. Rare but nice.
So where in IN are you?
Research, research, research and some more research.
Good job hiding the distracting pole in the back. :D haha.
Good idea with the tip video from a lady, to the ladies.
Wow I sell guns for a living and I try to outfit my customers for success. So your theory of everyone is ripping you off May be a gross generalization.
Chel ali` a cjase me al si clame un telaron, dio bei e ce par di anguriis!!
I suddenly want milk n cookies.....
Excellent Video, Just like any industry there are asshole gunshop owners just like there are asshole consumers. I have seen how they treat women in some of the shops. Courtesy should be a compliment on whatever side of the counter your standing.
Semper Fi Good Vid
Miss E - you have no doubt heard this before, but tell us about your baby!
giggity
Anyone looking for a smaller handgun for their wife or CCW, try a Kahr CW9 and thank me later
Or you could just go to a gun range and shoot different guns after you have did your research.
Started my wife on a glock 17 now she runs a 19
you are so fine. good vid and advice
For some reason I feel like a glass of milk?
Lol I think Glocks are sexy lol
Geez E, do you have a sister? ;-p
Yes guys and girls Erika is beautiful it's what attracted me in the first place. She has the nicest white teeth in the world lol hahaha now that I have dissected her she is a great gun safety instructor as I have watched her from the beginning and I am a range officer as well. you could say the best of both worlds