I've been thinkin about gettin a gun but dont know what kind what would be the best for a woman???

Question

obviously some dont understand my question but yes the gun would be for protection and i want somethin that is light weight and that is not to heavy and somethin that wont scare the **** out of me when i shoot it

obviously some dont understand my question but yes the gun would be for protection and i want somethin that is light weight and that is not to heavy and somethin that wont scare the crap out of me when i shoot it

Answer 1

Fox Labs Pepper Spray is highly effective against criminals and reduces your chances of killing someone to nearly zero. http://www.selfdefenseproducts.com/sprays.htm

I carry pepper spray in my car and on the street because I'm only allowed to shoot someone who breaks into my house, not who assaults me in public.

Answer 2

A gun for a woman functions the exact same way it does for a man. There should be no difference.

By the way your question is asked, I am guessing you want a gun for personal protection not hunting. If you have never owned a firearm before, I would STRONGLY recommend going to your local police dept. or gun shop and asking for info on taking the class, "A gun in the home" or some similar class.
It is required in most states when applying for a permit to carry a concealed firearm. Even if you don't want to conceal it is a great class about gun ownership.
Whatever Gun you buy, know it, clean it regularly, fire it regularly, know the REAL lethality of the weapon you are considering owning and the responsibility that comes with it. Also enjoy and love the opportunity for security and a chance to not be a victim.
You may also want to ask yourself if your situation needs a gun? For many folks a small airhorn, whistle, or pepper spray is enough.
Personally, I think if you are ready for a gun, you should stick with this choice.

I carry two in my vehicle, one is for the vehicle a 6" .357 Mag revolver, an average all around gun, but a bit long and a little heavy. The other is a small .25 semi auto that is light and easy to keep in my pocket when shopping or whatever.

Answer 3

You're going to have to make compromises. We all do. The lighter it is, the more recoil and the more difficult it will be to shoot. A shorter barrel will be handier at the expense of a more difficult sight picture and perhaps a more noticeable muzzle flash. Lighter calibers will be easier to shoot but less effective if your life depends on it. If you aren't used to handguns, I'd actually recommend you plan on buying two: the first would be a 22 rimfire single-action revolver like the Ruger Single-Six. Simplicity, reliability, safety, ease of use, cheap ammo for plenty of practice, and basically no recoil. All great for learning. Later you could get something a bit bigger once you're comfortable with the smaller caliber.
You don't want to hear this, but if the gun is for home protection only, a handgun is not your best choice. A 12-guage "coach gun" type shotgun is your best choice. Think of the guy riding shotgun on the stagecoach in the westerns.

Answer 4

You need to find a gun that fits your hand. If its not comfortable you will not practice with it making the gun useless. Go to a gun store and try some. Alot of stores have a range inside with with guns that you can rent. Try as many as you can afford. Caliber wise, I would stick with a 9mm or a .38 special. They don`t have much recoil so they wont scare the crap out of you. And always remember, automatics can hold a few more bullets than a revlover but 99.9 percent of the time when you pull the trigger the revolver go bang!! Autos have alot more moving parts to them. More parts equals more things that can go wrong. Also, when it comes to guns, you get what you pay for. When you spend over $600 for a Glock and you get sticker shock, ask yourself how much your life is worth.

My pick, Revolver- Smith &Wesson Airlight .38 special snubnose.

Automatic- Glock 19 9mm.

Thats assuming that you have smaller hands.

Answer 5

My husband says get a 32 calibre Smith and Wesson for protection or a 38 calibre Smith and Wesson. They are more reliable, they are small and compact so easy for a woman to carry and they have very little recoil. As far as a rifle get a .30-30 Winchester because it doesnt have much of a recoil or a .223 Armalite AR15 which is the same things as an M16 but it has no recoil at all. Get some instruction also and if you are carrying it with you you need to get a concealed weapons permit.

Answer 6

Take a class in your area on gun basics, safety and shooting. The NRA has some great classes for you, as will many gun shops and even community colleges or police departments.

Let them know you don't have a gun yet and they may loan you one or suggest someone who will rent you one for a small fee, more than likely a revolver.

No one should have a firearm in their home without getting some training. Not only will this make you a safer gun owner but it will make you much more confident in your ability to protect yourself and live as a free individual.

Answer 7

There is no right answer because everybody has different hands and different aesthetic taste. The best way to find out is to find a well-stocked gun shop and handle several different brands and models until you find one that fits your hand just right AND you like the way it looks.

Trust me, there is enough variety on the market today that the perfect handgun exists for you. Don't listen to the people who will try to get you to buy a "girl's gun" like those tiny NAA revolvers or a Seecamp .32 just get a regular compact handgun chambered at least for 9mm.

I would personally recommend you find a gun in .45 ACP that fits you, and then buy it. I depends mostly on your budget and how big of a gun you want to carry around.

Answer 8

A .38 special Taurus, S&W or 9 MM Glock, Springfield Armory XD 9.

My sister shot my .45 without a problem

Answer 9

I know alot of off duty police officers that carry the 25 auto it's small and easy to conceal close range is its limits .

Answer 10

A pellet gun?