My wife decided to get a concealed carry permit, so I signed up and took the courses with her to keep her company. She wanted a 637-2 (my Hi-Power and 1911 Commander were too bulky for her taste, and she couldn't rack the slides), so we got one, and I liked it so much I got another for myself. Put titanium cylinders in both for weight reduction, and I converted mine to 9mm. She likes that enough to do hers too. We don't see anything wrong with the light weight 1-7/8" j-frames. Should we rethink it? We were expecting severe recoil, but it isn't bad at all.
Misconceptions about .38 J Frames for women
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carry what you can shoot accuratley under stress.
If you want to go back to the browning design,
Have you checked out the fun size 1911's?
sig P938/238 or the kimber micro/micro 9
My oldest kid has moved on to 380 from 38spl.
One more thought to consider in favor of a revolver.
Women more than men are targeted to be subdued for the purpose of rape, kidnapping, etc.
If the target has someone on top of her and she sticks a gun in his side, it doesn't take much for the pistol slide to be pushed out of battery and the gun unable to fire. Training can also minimize this possibility.
The revolver has no issue with this situation, and with the muzzle jammed hard into the attackers body the gasses propelling the bullet are also directed into the wound channel increasing the damage. A revolver with a shrouded hammer is better able to be fired from inside a purse or pocket with fewer moving parts to snag, and no issues of slide interference.
I would classify this as a secondary consideration. Finding a gun that someone is comfortable with that they like to practice with and carry is primary.
Women more than men are targeted to be subdued for the purpose of rape, kidnapping, etc.
If the target has someone on top of her and she sticks a gun in his side, it doesn't take much for the pistol slide to be pushed out of battery and the gun unable to fire. Training can also minimize this possibility.
The revolver has no issue with this situation, and with the muzzle jammed hard into the attackers body the gasses propelling the bullet are also directed into the wound channel increasing the damage. A revolver with a shrouded hammer is better able to be fired from inside a purse or pocket with fewer moving parts to snag, and no issues of slide interference.
I would classify this as a secondary consideration. Finding a gun that someone is comfortable with that they like to practice with and carry is primary.
Weimar
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I was going to write profound statements of letting your loved one pick out their own firearm, try a large number instead of some loving but misguided husband picking out what THEY thought was best for them, but its been covered above!
I do think its all about individuals, as I know many women and men who can't rack a slide and others who are petite who sure as heck can! All depends on the person and training.
I do think its all about individuals, as I know many women and men who can't rack a slide and others who are petite who sure as heck can! All depends on the person and training.
