What carry to get for my woman?

[ussoldier1984]

I am trying to figure out what carry weapon to buy for my (soon to be wife October 4, 2015) She does not like my 40c but she does like the full frame Beretta px9. I think that it would be too big for a purse carry. Any ideas on a similar weapon in a smaller frame for her????

 

[M&P340]

A sig 238 or 938 would fit the bill.

 

[bigggbbruce]

Carry a bigger purse.

She likes it. Let her try it.

 

[Rpg]

Let her choose!

 

[ussoldier1984]

Carry a bigger purse.

She likes it. Let her try it.

lol That is to darn funny.

 

[RobzGuns]

If she's set on 'Off-Body' purrse carry, make sure she's made aware of the hazards associated with it, then shop for a appropriate one.

If she's shot the PX9 and likes it, you can suggest alternatives, but in the end she's the one that hhhas to like shooting it, or she'll
1. Never practice/train with it
2. leave it at home and let it collect dust.

In short... you can lay out the money, but it's her choice.

 

[DocB]

Get her a little 38 Airweight revolver (if she likes it). Make sure to get her the model with the exposed hammer. While she will never use single action in a confrontation, the next time that wild dog that's been killing your chickens shows himself, she will at least have a chance to take an aimed shot. It's a compromise since the hammer will snag on things, but it will turn her gun into more of a dual-purpose weapon.

 

[Smith Wesson]

Get her the saw map Bodyguard 380 . .. nuff said..

 

[murphydog]

I would suggest a trip to a range that happens to have carry options and accessories (holster, purse, etc.) to try out the entire system, and a definite second to letting her decide.

 

[Bozz10mm]

A Shield 9 with thumb safety if she's gonna purse carry. Or no thumb safety in a Remora holster.

 

[Grjfer]

Buy her what "She" wants. She will much more apt to carry it then.

 

[ussoldier1984]

funny you mentioned the purse thing, at the range today we saw a bunch of purse carry with compartment for a small framed handgun lol How is the 380 and 38 compared to the 9mm never fired a 380 or 38

 

[Rastoff]

You already know she doesn't like the smaller gun, why on God's green earth would you even think of looking at a smaller gun? She's already said she likes the PX9. Just get that.

I can't guarantee she'll like it, but I can guarantee that you won't go wrong with that one.

One thing I'll never understand is why guys try to get girls tiny, light weight guns. The lighter the gun, the heavier the recoil will be. Trust me, if you want her to become a gun enthusiast, steer clear of anything with "air-weight" or "titanium frame" in the name. Those will hurt to shoot and you'll drive her away from guns altogether.

Get her shooting first. Then worry about the carry stuff later.

 

[Salox]

Get her the saw map Bodyguard 380 . .. nuff said..

Wife was smitten by the Bodyguard 380 and had carried it a few years. Then she caught a glimpse of my model 60... Traded me straight up. Happy wife, happy life. In all honesty, let her choose after shooting/handling a bunch of different models and calibers.

 

[fyimo]

I also feel she needs to pick the gun she is going to carry because then she will be emotionally invested in the gun.

 

[jimbo728]

I also feel she needs to pick the gun she is going to carry because then she will be emotionally invested in the gun.

Well put! I have never heard that one before. You have a way with words.
Jim

 

[rwsmith]

An alloy frame......

My 3rd gen, though full size, has an aluminum frame and is relatively light.

 

[murphydog]

funny you mentioned the purse thing, at the range today we saw a bunch of purse carry with compartment for a small framed handgun lol How is the 380 and 38 compared to the 9mm never fired a 380 or 38

The "purse thing" is a fairly popular carry option for women. You can imagine the disadvantages of off-body carry - access/speed, the purse is lost or stolen, untrained people (small children) finding the gun.

If your wife is proficient in the use of a 9 mm, .380 or .38 Special she will not be undergunned. If your range has rental guns have her try several calibers. Did I mention also trying out how the gun feels in the purse and letting her decide on the gun?

 

[ussoldier1984]

ultimately it will be her choice, I was just looking for other models for her to try out. It seems she likes having a hammer. I do want her to be comfortable. I had her try .45, .40 and 9mm. Next Tuesday is lady's night at my local range. Free gun rentals and lane for women lol. So I will take her again to try out more options. I was just asking if there are any similar style frames to the Beretta px series.

 

[BB57]

Get her a little 38 Airweight revolver (if she likes it). Make sure to get her the model with the exposed hammer. While she will never use single action in a confrontation, the next time that wild dog that's been killing your chickens shows himself, she will at least have a chance to take an aimed shot. It's a compromise since the hammer will snag on things, but it will turn her gun into more of a dual-purpose weapon.

I mostly agree.

The extra 6-7 ounces of a steel framed Model 36 or Model 60 makes the revolver much more pleasant to shoot, but does not add enough extra weight to make carrying it an issue.

I've carried Model 36s, Model 60s and SP101s and I've never had the hammers snag on anything.

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As for off body carry, there are some significant downsides and if she does it she should at a minimum get a purse that's designed for concealed carry, and then practice with it.

The good news here is that when it doesn't work out, she can always carry a J frame on her body.