Need Suggestions for what gun a female should purchase?

Question

I recently bought a 9mm Taurus PT111 and am looking for another gun to buy. I really only use it for target practice at the gun range. What suggestions do you have?

Any particular brand? I was looking at Glock's

I have only shot pistol three times but really enjoy it and according to my cop neighbor I am very good. I have shot his service weapon which is a Glock 40 with a compensated barrel, so it really felt alot like shooting my 9mm.

Answer 1

For target practice at a gun range do not buy some small,cute gun. Get something full-size. A .22 semi-auto target pistol is a good buy and basic models run under $300. A lot of fun for any skill level.When people ask about what gun to buy they always over-emphasize "self-defense" or "combat" then get bummed out at the range when they have trouble grouping shots with a pint-sized .380/9mm/.40(!)/.45(!). Have a lot of fun because that is what the majority of us at the range are there to do.

Answer 2

I am a fan of the Taurus line of handguns. Lots of value for the price. Since you are already shooting a semi auto 9mm, getting another semi auto, even a .40 cal., won't add much to your shooting experience. I would recommend a revolver. The different shooting techniques will challenge you. A good, all around revolver, is the .357 mag. I'd stay with a four inch barrel, longer barrels can be unwieldy. Taurus makes a nice .357 mag. So do S&W, Colt, and Ruger. You can fire .38 spl. rounds out of the .357 mag. gun. That will make for pleasent, low recoil target practice. When you feel the urge to shoot a more powerful round then the .40 cal. your police friend is carrying, run a few .357 mag. rounds thru the gun.
Mastering the revolver is a worthwhile goal. Have fun.

Answer 3

If your looking for a target practice gun then maybe a Ruger Buckmark it's a light 22. caliber semi-auto pistol holds 10 rounds ..... runs for about 250 - $325 ........ the guy that suggested the 357. was right about being able to shoot both 38. and 357. but he didnt mention that shooting a 38. will foul the chamber og the revolver since it's shorter then the 357. resulting in the powder from the shorter cartridge gumming the cylinder making it harder to eject the cartriges from the cylinder over time. well acctualy after about 20 or so rounds.

Answer 4

For target practice only, have you considered a .22 pistol?

Cheap to shoot, so you can get in a lot of range time and build your skills quickly.

Other than that, every collection needs at least one 1911 pistol. Try a Kimber Custom, around 600 bucks.

BTW, a female can use the same guns as a male. It makes no difference unless you are exceptionally small, in which case .22 pistols and 1911s are still good recommendations (small grips).

Answer 5

If you get a .380 get the one with the double stack magazine. Too many women complain that the .380 Sig & Walter has too much snap and hurts their hand.

Consider a Glock. The Glock Model 19 .9mm is very user friendly and .9mm practice ammo is even more inexpensive than .380 ammo. Loaded with good personal defense or pre-fragmented ammo the .9mm is a good defensive pistol.

Take your gun safety course and comply with all your State's gun laws.

Best.

H

Answer 6

Just for target practice, a Ruger Mark II or Mark III. You will be getting a high quality gun for a midrange price, .22 ammo is cheap, and low recoil, with the size of the pistol reducing the felt recoil even more. I just might trade my Mark I in for a Mark III, but then I said the same when the 22/45 came out.

Answer 7

Try a revolver. Taurus makes some nice ones. Maybe a .357mag to which you can fire 38 specials from too.

In my early days of law-enforcment, we carried 357 mag revolvers, but loaded with 125 gr., silvertip hollow points .38 special +P ammo.

We qualified with both magnum and 38 + P but found that recoil recovery was faster with the +P ammo.

Answer 8

do no longer purchase a semi-vehicle. For a first timer, you ought to get a revolver. Any of the important manufacturers make severe-high quality light-weight guns. do not let all of us say that THIS gun is the perfect, or THAT gun is the worst. all of them have sturdy factors and in no way so sturdy-it really is a compromise in any of them. Do a glance for like "Taurus revolvers vs Smith", or "Ruger vs structure hands". you're going to locate a brilliant volume of coaching accessible, some genuine, some reviews. flow to Youtube and style in "Smith light-weight"-stuff like that. this may help you're making a extra acceptable decision. purchase from between the "huge" gun shops. in case you flow to a smallish mom-and-pop type keep, they're no longer going to have a lot of a range, and they're going to inform you inspite of they ensue to have is going to be "perfect" for you. At a larger position, the position you'd be in a position to make a call from 30 revolvers rather of three, they're no longer so apt to push a particular style on you.

Answer 9

if looking for another semi-auto, try a .380. if wanting a revolver, try a .357 mag. loaded with .38 spl. loads, this combo is a lot of fun at the range.

Answer 10

For a lady, a lady sized .380. Small, sleek and easy to shoot. Won't take off her wrist and actually a pretty cute gun to fit into a purse.