What kind of gun is right for me?

Question

I am a single women and would like it for protection.

Answer 1

there is a lightweight 38 made just for women. it rules

Answer 2

Depends on the size of your hands and your comfort level using a firearm. If you have small hands then a small revolver might be best. A .38 caliber with a 2" barrel might be just the ticket. If you can handle a larger grip and don't mind more weight then a compact .40 or .45 caliber semi-auto is the clear choice.
Go to a reputable sporting goods store or gun shop and handle a few of each type. You can also rent guns at most indoor shooting ranges. Try them to see what you are comfortable with and can control.
Make your choice, get the training, and practice. And then practice. And then practice until you get comfortable and you can hit a target. Practice at close ranges, 25 feet or less.
Learn the firearm and maintain it. Keep it away from the kids and check your local laws about concealed carry. Some States will put you away for life if you carry concealed. Other States don't require anything at all. If it is legal to carry in your State, carry. If not, leave it at home. If you do carry and you get pulled over for a traffic stop, tell the cop you are carrying. But make sure it's legal.

If you find yourself in a dangerous situation and you have a way to escape do so. Run.
If you ever need to draw your weapon be prepared to use it immediately. If you are not, do not get one. Many times just drawing a weapon will be deterrent enough to let you escape. Other times it is not and producing a weapon will only escalate the situation until you end it.
Think about it before you buy.

Answer 3

I do not know your back ground when it comes to hand guns, so my first thought was a Shotgun, !2 gage pump or auto.This weapon can be loaded up or down in power as needed and it is a point and shoot weapon. Your aim only needs to be close in order to stop whatever is approaching you. You should familiarize your self with it's capabilities and draw backs. As I stated you can load it up to a weapon capable of killing an elephant and down to shoot skeet. If You have already decided to buy a hand gun, I recommend a Rugger 22mag with interchangeable cylinders. This way you can practice with ordinary 22LR ammunition which is very inexpensive to use and has a very small amount of kick,so you do not try to control a weapon with too large a recoil. When you become proficient with it then exchange cylinders and practice with the mags, you will see you are just as accurate, and will have the equivalent stopping power of a police 38 special. Please if you have children, or children come into your home,put the weapon and ammo in a gun safe or purchase a trigger lock to prevent a tragedy. I prefer the digital safe because it can be opened in a few seconds,and if you do not have those seconds keeps the weapon away from the bad guy.Good Luck and let us know what you decide. Take Care!

Answer 4

Depends on a lot of factors.....ever shot a gun? The size of your hand... House or apartment living? Are you gonna carry it or leave it at home? With all of those in consideration I would talk to a reputable firearms dealer. But a good place to start is a .38 caliber revolver with a 2 inch barrel. Its simple design is easy for the novice, its stoping power is good, and most ladies should be able to handle its recoil. However what ever you choose make you go to a gun range with an experienced shooter and shoot until your comfortable with the weapon. Otherwise if your not comfortable it will be no good if ever you are forced to use it.

Answer 5

Jen – Please do not listen to eudeamon and get a .22LR pistol. Your life may depend on it. They are great for “plinking”, learning proper technique, and shooting varmint, but no self-defense instructor has EVER recommended .22LR or .22 Magnum as a good choice for self-defense. One look at a .22LR cartridge will tell you all you need to know. The bullet is smaller than a tic-tac. It’s not unheard of for them to fail to penetrate heavy jackets and multiple layers of clothing, NOT the kind of thing you want to be worrying about if you find yourself needing to use it.

The minimum caliber for self-defense is .38 special for revolvers or .380 ACP for semi-autos. .357 magnum and 9mm would be a step up and really a better choice in my opinion. Next up in common calibers would be .40 S&W and finally .45 ACP. Guns chambered in other calibers like 10mm, .357 Sig, and .45 GAP probably aren’t what you’re looking for as a first-time gun owner. For one thing the ammo is a lot more expensive which tends to discourage people from going to the range. (9mm range ammo is usually only 6 – 8 bucks a box vs. 2, 3, or even 4 times that for some other calibers). For home defense you probably want a Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP) which is designed not to over-penetrate like a Full Metal Jacket round can do.

A revolver is a mechanically simpler gun with less parts to break and almost a zero likelyhood of a jam unless it's completely gunked. (which should never happen since you should clean your gun every time you shoot it). A semi-auto pistol like a Glock will hold more rounds and have a lighter trigger pool. The most important thing is that you feel comfortable holding, aiming, and shooting the gun and that you always remember the basic safety rules. Oh and also remember that the most important safety is the one between your ears. ;-)

The recoil on the really light revolvers that Totally mentioned is vicious. They are designed as a carry gun and to be as light as possible and weight is less of a consideration in a home-defense gun.

My advice to you would be to take an NRA-approved pistol class before you ever think about getting a gun. Yes it’s your right as an American and all that but you will be safer, more knowledgeable, and get a better deal on a gun with a little education. If cost is a concern, the instructor of the class may be able to point you in the direction of a gun store that sells used guns, or he or she might even be an FFL themselves.

As far as storage goes I keep my Glock 27 in a GunVault safe with silent key-finger access. It doesn’t beep like some of the electronic safes to, and with a little practice you can get it open in about 2 seconds while still keeping the gun completely inaccessible to anybody who doesn’t know the code.

Answer 6

If for home protection, I would get a 12 gauge shotgun.

If concealed carry, I would try out different weapons to see what you like. Nothing under 9 mm or .38 caliber.

Answer 7

Lady Smith

Answer 8

A BB Gun.

Answer 9

38, easy to handle, effective and it has a good safety

Answer 10

a bazooka definitely right for you
and me of course.
yay moi