mamagrizzly21
New member
Hi I am new to the boards and have been lurking for a few months. You have got some very very good advice here already but still wanted to offer my experience.
I recommend renting a gun and taking a class. Some ranges offer classes and rent guns.
Also as a woman my issues with guns are:
Trigger - Some are really rough and heavy to pull. My Taurus has a heavy trigger. Takes alot to pull.
Recoil- Learned in class that position is a big part here.
Racking the slide- My Ruger SR40c is a sweet gun, but the slide is tough for me, and I can rack the slides to all of my DH's pistols rather easily.
Fit- I don't have the smallest hands for a woman but a lot of guns I really wanted just didn't fit my hand well.
I don't live in a carry state so I can't offer any info there. Best of luck to you and most of all have fun choosing one thats right for you and don't be intimidated!
I recommend renting a gun and taking a class. Some ranges offer classes and rent guns.
Also as a woman my issues with guns are:
Trigger - Some are really rough and heavy to pull. My Taurus has a heavy trigger. Takes alot to pull.
Recoil- Learned in class that position is a big part here.
Racking the slide- My Ruger SR40c is a sweet gun, but the slide is tough for me, and I can rack the slides to all of my DH's pistols rather easily.
Fit- I don't have the smallest hands for a woman but a lot of guns I really wanted just didn't fit my hand well.
I don't live in a carry state so I can't offer any info there. Best of luck to you and most of all have fun choosing one thats right for you and don't be intimidated!