As a not very intimidating looking grandmother, I want my guns to be a little "scary" to the BG. To me that means mostly black with a large caliber like 45 ACP. I do have a laser, however, I only use it for target practice. All that being said, if someone wants a pink gun, go for it. Just be aware that the guy who breaks into your home might not take it to seriously. This may be good. While he's laughing at your pretty pink gun, you have plenty of time to line up your shot.
Colored designer guns
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I think at least one use of a laser is that it takes the 'what if' out of the equation for the BG. He/she has a pretty good idea where the round will hit if the trigger is pulled.
Unfortunately, that is only a factor in very few senarios. Doesn't do much good otherwise. That is part of the reason I don't use them. Admittedly though, I haven't spent much time or effort in training with them either.
As for that pink pistol. I wouldn't volunteer to be shot with one, thats for sure. Can't imagine the pinkness of it would make it hurt any less our do any less damage.
Unfortunately, that is only a factor in very few senarios. Doesn't do much good otherwise. That is part of the reason I don't use them. Admittedly though, I haven't spent much time or effort in training with them either.
As for that pink pistol. I wouldn't volunteer to be shot with one, thats for sure. Can't imagine the pinkness of it would make it hurt any less our do any less damage.
JacqualineNM
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As long as it gets the job done, the only concern would be with children, but there should always be concern there anyhow.
natalieinwyo
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I agree. As long as you are giving them age appropriate safety training and teaching them that it's not a toy just because it's pretty colors, you should be fine.
I agree. Age appropriate safety training is a must. As well as revisiting that training frequently enough that it is relatively fresh. I also think that removing SOME of the taboo and curiosity from firearms in general by letting them hold it, explaining what it is, the safety necessary in its handling, and answering any questions they have in a SAFE environment. As a parent and gun owner I owe it to my children to SHOW them how to be responsible with them.
natalieinwyo
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Designer guns - They kind of cloud the meaning of "You've got a cute little butt".
I was curious to read the responses on this thread. As I was just purchasing my first handgun I was a bit offended that manufacturers were "marketing" to women using colors. I guess it works or they wouldn't do it, but I was much more interested in having a gun I felt like I could actually use. I have no issues with people wanting a colored gun, but I would have preferred they market it less specifically to women. Im sure there are some men who'd like a colored gun too! For me... Like JeanP, I wanted my gun to be a bit more intimidating than the pink/purple and blue ones- they do look like toys to me. However, who knows... after I have my CC for a while, I might want to do something a little personalized. But, Id go : Link Removed
Had guns my whole life and was super excited to find my latest Glock in purple. But then again, I have always surrounded myself in my favorite color whether it be in my house, on the car I drive, in my office supplies, clothes I wear, or bags I carry. Only made sense that my everyday carry be purple also. I was considering having mine painted but lucked into finding one that already fit the bill perfectly.
crankyyankee
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Basic black is my choice
I've seen a couple of long guns in a brown tone camo pattern that I would consider, but in general I like my guns like my shoes--basic black.
maine04619
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My Daughters Sig Mosquito..
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