The gun your wife likes for self defense

[alphabrace]

Hello all,
What gun does your wife prefer to carry or keep at home for self defense? Also if she carries, what is the method ie purse, pocket etc.
Thanks

 

[gasaman]

Model 640 in her pocketbook...
or Seecamp 380 IWB.

 

[walnutred]

She wants a Glock 19 because of her experience in the training class she took. What she belt carries and carries in her office at work is a CZ82. What she has at home is a 1911A1.

 

[alphabrace]

She wants a Glock 19 because of her experience in the training class she took. What she belt carries and carries in her office at work is a CZ82. What she has at home is a 1911A1.

Curious, what class did she take?

 

[CajunBass]

Mine carries a Glock 19, in a dedicated carry purse.

 

[jimmyj]

Hi:
My wife CCW a S&W Model 642 in a IWB holster at 2 O'clock position.

 

[JohnnieB]

Rossi snubnose in purses designed for CC.
BDA-380 in nightstand

 

[Lee in Quartzsite]

Ruger LCR in a Galco Stinger OWB holster, or a Coronado Leather CCW purse, M&P9c in the nightstand, Mossberg 12ga on the bedrail, training at Gunsite Academy.

 

[walnutred]

Curious, what class did she take?

There is a woman in our area named Linda Walker that teaches a CCW class geared for women. As part of the class they send some range time with a dozen or so types and calibers of firearms. My wife and handful of her friends decided to take the class together. I know that Penny and at least one of her friends had J frames with them at the class and I was expecting her do start carrying one of my J's.

However for some reason most came back from the class liking the Glock 19's. She chose the CZ 82 because the controls are very similar to the 1911A1 she has shot for decades, but it is DA so has the point and shoot capability of a Glock.

 

[Bell Charter Oak Holsters]

My best girl, for nearly 40 years, packs a few different roscoes, but the lady is partial to a scattergun round the rancho. One of her favorites though, is a pre model 31 in an IWB holster.

Cheers;
Lefty

 

[jlanecole]

Springfield XD9 Tactical for nightstand duty.

 

[Kanewpadle]

M&P 9MM full size with Laser Grips.

 

[Chubbs103]

My wife has fully taken possession of my Ruger SP101. I think the added weight is actually a benefit for her as it makes it a little easier to shoot than a J-frame.

We are currently trying to find the best belt carry option for her and are leaning towards appendix carry. I have some issues with where that points the muzzle while sitting though.

Chubbs

 

[J.P.60]

Well, my wife passed away in November and would never touch a gun. On the other hand, the daughter (who, believe it or not is 23 in that picture) took a shine to the S&W 40 pictured below.

Daughter:

Her gun:

 

[sheepdawg]

S&W Model 36-9 in her purse.

 

[Wayne02]

2nd generation glock 17. She won't give it up, and is very accurate with it, keeps it clean etc. I've tried several times to introduce her to a smaller sized, but still easy to shoot gun but she inevitably always goes back the the 17. Two things I've learned over the years, don't choose a gun for your spouse, and don't choose a vehicle for your spouse. It doesn't matter what you Think she will like, it only matters what She likes.

It all started many years ago shortly after we met when I suggested she and my sister attend a local defensive pistol class so she could hear the instruction from more than just me. (another key learning in life btw)

Wife and sister got exposed to a number of handguns during this class and after subsequent trips to the rental range my wife settled on the G17 and my sister bought a S&W Model 66 3" revolver.

 

[alphabrace]

Well, my wife passed away in November and would never touch a gun. On the other hand, the daughter (who, believe it or not is 23 in that picture) took a shine to the S&W 40 pictured below.

Daughter:

Her gun:

J.P. Sorry to hear about you wife. I too lost my wife 11 years ago.
Time does go on and life does to and things get better

 

[alphabrace]

Thanks and keep the responses coming

Wow, lots of good responses so far. Keep them coming. If there is any training also that your wife found useful tell us that also!

 

[Mediumbore]

My wife was stubborn that she use nothing but her 3" Model 60 for years. Now all of a sudden she has taken a shine to the GLOCK 19.

 

[revho]

Wife's M36 partial bobbed hammer. Pocket carried in Mika round holster or OWB in a Uncle Mike's.