Suggestions from female handgun owners.

[debruyn4]

Looking for suggestions on a concealed handgun for my wife. Pros and cons welcomed.

 

[Double T]

The best advice I can give you is to let her decide. Get as many types/calibers of firearms so that she can make the decision herself.

 

[SSGSAD]

This has been discussed many times, take her shopping, and LET HER choose...
Let her shoot as many as you can ..... GOOD LUCK .....

 

[aaron580]

My mother is getting a shield soon. fits perfect in her purse and is a great size.

 

[Dj15802]

Take her to your LGS or a range that rents guns and let her see what she likes. When looking for my wife's CC I was way off. She went with the Bersa Thunder .380.
I have to admit that I really enjoy it as well on the range.
The biggest thing is she is very proficient and confident with it.
By letting her decide you are already a step ahead with her being comfortable with the choice.
Ohhh... My wife was reading over my shoulder mumbling something about her being "right"!!!! I guess I'll lether gloat.

 

[debruyn4]

Thanks, the Bersa was one of the ones we are looking at.

 

[Mgderf]

Bersa's are great, but they make them in more than just the .380. Don't get me wrong, I like the .380. I have one myself. I also have one in .32acp. It's quite a bit less recoil, but a lot less punch as well.
If the wife can handle it, they even make a Bersa in 9mm.
As stated up thread, just let HER decide. That way, if it does turn out to be "not quite the one...", then it was her choice.

 

[Lonestar6]

Welcome to INGO!

Either a 9 or .380 would be my choice, I have both. I prefer semi-auto over revolvers. I find the trigger pull on the revolvers are to hard for me to shoot effectively.

Before buying anything have her at least hold it and make sure it is comfortable in her hand. Shooting it is even better.

Good luck!

LS6

I should add the 9 is s full size XD, the .380 is a Bersa thunder.

 

[Dj15802]

2000+ rounds through her Bersa with zero problems.

 

[bigg cheese]

I borrow the wife's bersa when carrying the full-size isn't an option. She only carries hers when she's out and not with me.

 

[Doug]

Many women have small hands.
The important thing, in my opinion, is that when she grips the gun with the barrel in line with her forearm, her trigger finger contacts the trigger at the first joint.
It is hard to shoot accurately if the gun doesn't fit your hand.

 

[actaeon277]

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...-buying_a_gun_for_the_women_in_your_life.html

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/women_and_firearms/253490-carry_gun_for_my_wife.html

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/women_and_firearms/273587-suggestions_for_a_friend.html

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/women_and_firearms/260971-help_me_ladies.html

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...249286-female_co_worker_buying_first_gun.html

 

[beevans]

My wife bought a Ruger LC9 in December and likes it better than my Shield. She carries it IWB in a Galco KingTuk if it's not in her purse.

 

[Jeremy1066]

My wife has claimed my Glock 26 as her own. It might be worth checking out.

 

[pleiades]

and if she wants pink, let her get pink!

 

[IfUDare01]

My wife got a crimson Bersa 380. It is easy to conceal carry. Plus the laser is awesome, and out of the way since it is built into the grip.

 

[-Rogue-]

I strongly suggest carrying either in condition 3 or a strong external safety unless she has been through quite a bit of practice.

 

[debruyn4]

Thank you all

Thanks for all the feedback everyone. really appreciate it. We will go to a range and try 32's, 9mm, 38's. She may even try 45 acp and 357. We'll see what she is comfortable with. Again the feedback is appreciated.

 

[Prodigy951]

My wife loves her Sig 229 elite enhance 9mm because its easy for her slide. Also the grip is noticeable smaller. Bad part is the gun is close to 1k :-(

 

[LoriW]

My wife got a crimson Bersa 380. It is easy to conceal carry. Plus the laser is awesome, and out of the way since it is built into the grip.

And I LOVE this gun...I had a Bersa (without the CT grips) before and it was awesome to shoot. Easy slide to work and just an easy gun to operate overall.