what is a good pistol for a woman to carry?

Question

i was thinkin of buying a pistol and getting my license to conceal. we live in the country and i just want some protection!! let me know, i appreciate it

Answer 1

Because women's hands are generally smaller than a man's, you will need to select something that fits your hand but it must be powerful enough to stop an attacker. One that comes to mind is a revolver made by Smith and Wesson and is called the Lady Smith. I think they are chambered in .38 Special. That is a good round for most women, not too much recoil but sufficinet stoppng power. I also recommend a revolver over a semi-auto because it is essentially foolproof. The semi-auto generally holds more rounds but is subject to more problems. The Lady Smith, in addition to being a better fit for a woman's hand is small enough to be easily hidden. When posible, your personal defense handgun should be worn on your body. If you have it in your purse and your purse is taken from you, your gun is gone, too. When selecting a holster for your gun, be sure that the salesperson is aware of the special needs of a woman when it comes to a holster. Becaues a woman's hips are wider than a man's, a holster designed for a man's shape will cause the butt of the pistol to dig uncomfortably into a woman's side. Holster makers have become aware of this need and holsters specifically for women are now available. Whatever you choose just be sure that you get proper training in its use and get in frequent practice to keep proficient.

Answer 2

Whatever you carry should be something that is going to be comfortable to have on yourself for substantial periods of time. This means that it should be compact and somewhat lightweight. It should also be a model that your hand has good "purchase" of when you hold it. The key to a ccw gun is getting the most concealed benefit in a caliber that you can handle and shoot well. I am not going to get into the revolver vs. auto debate but I will state that .380, 9mm, and .38SPL (the latter being the only revolver shell of the three) pretty much cover a lot of ground for ccw purposes. This opinion of mine covers both genders-not just women.
A lot of ccw guns cover .357Mag, .40SW, and .45ACP but these concealed-carry offerings can be difficult to master the right way given their chamberings. I do not have a ccw (yet-Ohio became a CCW state in 2004) but if I do I will probably look to .380 or 9mm and stick to full-size models for the larger calibers (for home defense). The .380-9mm-.38SPL contingent is good enough for most of us. A lot of cowboy types WANT a bigger caliber (or "magnum") when they do not need it. But one has to wonder how good they really are with these offerings. I have been shooting recreationally for the better of of the last 20 years and have seen a lot of BS marketing of guns and a lot of macho crap that is unrealistic. Most of us (including some cops) just don't practice enough to warrant a concealment peice that the gun rags try to market. Be wise and listen and talk to the right people. One more things, compact guns might be chopped versions of full-size guns but they are still on the larger side. Stick to sub-compact if you plan on carrying a lot.

Answer 3

my wife and I both like the Ruger SP101 it is chambered in 357 mag it is a small frame double action revolver and we got the laser grips by crimson laser. you can also shoot 38 special out of it. you can get one with a hammer spur or not ours are spur-less
here is a link to the ones we carry
http://www.ruger.com/Firearms/FAProdView?model=5758&return=Y

regaurdless of what people on here tell you go to the store and hold as many different pistols as you can and get one that fits you and that you will shoot and practise with

Answer 4

I would suggest a glock in 9 mm, there are a handfull of models and sizes available. Find one that fits your hand well. It would probably be a good idea to find a gun range in your area that rents pistols and find what suits you best. The tiny .22s are practically useless. Go with something with some knockdown power. The reason that I suggest the Glock is that it has no external safety( three internal safety functions). This is important because in a high stress situation, forgetting to take the safety off can be the difference in life or death. Glocks are also very reliable weapons, mine has eaten around 1200 rounds so far with no misfires or jams.

Hope this is helpful :)

Answer 5

I'd go with a taurus .38 snub because a revolver is a perfect gun if you're just starting out, not to mention more reliable than a semi-auto in a pressure situation. .38 special+ p ammo is a good self defense cartridge because it doesn't have a lot of kick and it won't go through an attacker.

Answer 6

a taurus 85 .38 or a smith and wesson .38 a springfield EMP 9mm if ur feeling like spending money

Answer 7

If you're comfortable with a automatic, then I'd recommend a .40 S&W. Taurus makes one in a good concealed carry size. The P94 Ruger is another fine weapon, but a little large. If you want a revolver, get a S&W .357 Mag. Don't think that because you're a woman that you don't want knock-down power. Choose a round, like the .40 or .357, that is a good balance of low recoil and decent knock-down power.

Answer 8

The best selling S&W firearm of 2006 the The Smith & Wesson 642 check it out.

http://www.snubnose.info/docs/m642.htm

Answer 9

5 shot .38 special 2" or 3" barrel

K9, P9, MK9, CW9 KAHR arms pistol in 9mm. (or .40 but test fire one first.)

Glock 19, or 23.

Any of the above in any order will work well for you.

Answer 10

I carry a 380 Beretta, the grips are comfortable with very little recoil. Lightweight fits inside jean pockets or holstered. Very accurate compilable to a 9 mm in my opion.