Whats a good handgun for a woman? - Page 9 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

The Clk Man · #**121** 09-02-2011, 04:05 PM

Hey Aklim, if your wife shot you, would you toss your salad?

chilcutt · #**122** 09-02-2011, 09:07 PM

I suppose the question in my mind in terms of a pink gun> "Does the bullet that stops an intruder have a color"?

aklim · #**123** 09-02-2011, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by chilcutt

I suppose the question in my mind in terms of a pink gun> "Does the bullet that stops an intruder have a color"?

Usually copper and/or gray.

chilcutt · #**124** 09-03-2011, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by aklim

Usually copper and/or gray.

Precisely, so what differance does it make if the gun is pink or blue? Answer. None.

aklim · #**125** 09-03-2011, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by chilcutt

Precisely, so what differance does it make if the gun is pink or blue? Answer. None.

For shooting purposes, absolutely none. For resale, well....

Mistress · #**126** 09-03-2011, 08:49 AM

nothing feels better than a nice Glock 9 mil.

toomany MBZ · #**127** 09-03-2011, 09:43 AM

^ That is a subjective statement. OP, handle as many as possible and decide for yourself what is right for YOU.

aklim · #**128** 09-03-2011, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by toomany MBZ

^ That is a subjective statement. OP, handle as many as possible and decide for yourself what is right for YOU.

OP's friend already decided on the "Pink Lady" revolver.

pj67coll · #**129** 09-03-2011, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by boneheaddoctor

Good point.....I've ony resold one gun I've ever acquired over the years....and it was a POS that needed some real work or used as parts because as it was it was broken. Try getting a live round out of a Mauser with a closed bolt, and a firing pin sitting on a live primer and the bolt won't unlock.....and you are out in the woods. And have no tools.

How the hell did you manage to do that to a Mauser?

- Peter.

pj67coll · #**130** 09-03-2011, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Mistress

nothing feels better than a nice Glock 9 mil.

Hmmm. Very subjective as to which gun feels best in your hands. For myself I prefer a nice older 22 rifle with walnut furniture. But of course I have those as a hobby, not any kind of protective device.

- Peter.

PaulC · #**131** 09-03-2011, 09:35 PM

Not too late to get in on this raffle!!!

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/09/01/county-gop-in-giffords-district-raffles-handgun/?iref=obinsite

Skippy · #**132** 09-03-2011, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Mistress

nothing feels better than a nice Glock 9 mil.

I like my .40 thank you very much. I have the same one being raffled off in Arizona that the antis are making a stink about. For the record, the shooter in the Giffords incident used a Model 19, which is Glock's 9mm compact. The one in the raffle is a Model 23, their .40 S&W compact.

pj67coll · #**133** 09-04-2011, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Skippy

I like my .40 thank you very much. I have the same one being raffled off in Arizona that the antis are making a stink about. For the record, the shooter in the Giffords incident used a Model 19, which is Glock's 9mm compact. The one in the raffle is a Model 23, their .40 S&W compact.

Like it matters...

- Peter.

Botnst · #**134** 09-05-2011, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by chilcutt

A relative of mine in the States has asked my opinion as to what handgun she should look for.
I am certainly not in a position to advise her.

The first thing that came to my mind was either 38. or 32. caliber revolvers, as they may be simpler to handle than an auto-matic.

She has mentioned either 9 ml...or 40. (Taurus)?. Lives in Florida, and mentioned something about a permit to carry has restrictions, in terms of caliber size?

Anybody?

The best gun is the one she uses most handily. This might or might not be the one you would choose for her.

If I were you I'd spend a hundred bucks and pay a fire arms safety trainer to work with her some afternoon at a range. Find a trainer who has a bunch of different handguns. In my locale they are easy to find just by asking at gunsmiths or sporting goods stores.

You need to get out of the equation and let her decide what kind of weapon she is most comfortable shooting. That comes from experience, not advice.