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OT- Girl Blaster Suggestions Wanted
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go to a pawn shop and find her an old colt cobra.
38 special, usually 200$ or less.
Reliable, accurate, powerful, concealable.
38 special, usually 200$ or less.
Reliable, accurate, powerful, concealable.
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Thanks for the suggestions, everyone.
We actually went to Shooters (local gun shop/range) together, but most of the pieces they have to rent are just multiples of about 4 styles.
The Makarov, unfortunately, is going to be a little large and heavy for the environments we'll be in. (Too bad- I have a Mak.) The P-11 is not appropriate for a novice shooter- I've had shooting instructors call the recoil "vicious". They refused to shoot it with the .40 "upper"!
I'm thinking we'll probably end up with a Taurus 85 variant, if I can't find a nice used J or K-frame. Hope to get to the range in the next two weeks, so Jordy can fire a small .38, to see how she likes it...
John
We actually went to Shooters (local gun shop/range) together, but most of the pieces they have to rent are just multiples of about 4 styles.
The Makarov, unfortunately, is going to be a little large and heavy for the environments we'll be in. (Too bad- I have a Mak.) The P-11 is not appropriate for a novice shooter- I've had shooting instructors call the recoil "vicious". They refused to shoot it with the .40 "upper"!
I'm thinking we'll probably end up with a Taurus 85 variant, if I can't find a nice used J or K-frame. Hope to get to the range in the next two weeks, so Jordy can fire a small .38, to see how she likes it...
John
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I vote for a revolver in .38.
I'll second that. Contrary to popular opinion, those cute little guns are harder for the novice to shoot. You would be better off with a medium frame 357, loaded with 38 special. That would give you something that is easy to use, easy to aim, and very low on felt recoil.
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I'll second that. Contrary to popular opinion, those cute little guns are harder for the novice to shoot. You would be better off with a medium frame 357, loaded with 38 special. That would give you something that is easy to use, easy to aim, and very low on felt recoil.
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Speaking of guns, I just decided on a P9S and put down a deposit.
I am very happy with my decision.
I am very happy with my decision.
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Good choice John. I owned a little Stainless DS god I loved it...I used it to shoot flies off a stump at about fifteen feet. Wendy and I had stopped for lunch one day on the mountain a few years ago. Used my day bag as a rest. I could hit one out of three..In only eve missed caused they wouldn't hold still. .38 slow moving SWC is the perfect knock down load for flying insects... 
Another of those guns I wish I had never sold...
Shoot me an email.
Shane
Another of those guns I wish I had never sold...
Shoot me an email.
Shane
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This may be the exception rather than the rule, but I bought a new Taurus 85 in 1993 that had serious QC problems right out of the box. In my experience the $100 or so price difference for similar S&W proved to be well worth the peace of mind/lack of hassle.
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deputy tom said:maybe by luck they'll have a used Lady Smith 60 for your price range.tom.
Exactly my thought too. And what mPisi said, it's a matter of commitment.
She'll be carrying it more often then shooting it, unless we're overrun by Zombies, again.
American Rifleman just mentioned a .38 SJHP round that always expands out of a 2" bbl, dangit, I don't have the book with me but intend to get some.
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I hadn't heard that Taurus was having product probs...dang.
I gotta admit I like the DS a lot...but it is a bit heavy...and Smith has some good choices...
and the used market is huge...
Good luck John.
I gotta admit I like the DS a lot...but it is a bit heavy...and Smith has some good choices...
and the used market is huge...
Good luck John.
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Greetings: This is J. W. Kilpatrick here. I am 63 years old and have had a lot of experience with firearms as I am sure that many of you also have had.
These are some of the lessons that I have learned from my experience with firearms.
1. Don't leave it where someone can get it and blow their brains or someone else's brains out with it ( on purpose or accidently).
2. The bigger the caliber of cartridge that you use, the bigger a hole it will blow in someone and the quicker it wiil stop the fight (if you can hit them with the bullet).
3. Placement of one or two bullets into the target is more important than getting many rounds off quickly that don't hit the target.
4. It is difficult for most ladies to fire a large caliber pistol and and keep the bullet on target because of the heavy recoil of these large caliber firearms.
5. Get a lady something that is simple and easy to control that will allow her to hit the target on the first shot, even if the caliber of the bullet is a small caliber. (Accuracy and placement of the bullet into the target on the first shot is most important in stopping the threat quickly.)
6. Get a gun that is absolutely dependable and will fire each time you pull the trigger. Keep your gun properly maintained on a regular basis.
7. Get a gun that if dropped with a cartridge in the chamber, it will not accidently cause the cartridge to fire when the gun hits the ground. I know many people who have accidently shot themselve this way. (I assume that Jordy is a very important person to you. So, don't let this happen to her.)
8.If one does not have the will power and determination to blow holes into someone who threatens their life, they should not carry a gun for self protection and don't try to make them carry one.
9. God Bless you brother. I hope that you never have to see Jordy or your self use a gun on someone else. However, in a world filled with evil people, it does become necessary to do so at times.
J. W. Kilpatrick
These are some of the lessons that I have learned from my experience with firearms.
1. Don't leave it where someone can get it and blow their brains or someone else's brains out with it ( on purpose or accidently).
2. The bigger the caliber of cartridge that you use, the bigger a hole it will blow in someone and the quicker it wiil stop the fight (if you can hit them with the bullet).
3. Placement of one or two bullets into the target is more important than getting many rounds off quickly that don't hit the target.
4. It is difficult for most ladies to fire a large caliber pistol and and keep the bullet on target because of the heavy recoil of these large caliber firearms.
5. Get a lady something that is simple and easy to control that will allow her to hit the target on the first shot, even if the caliber of the bullet is a small caliber. (Accuracy and placement of the bullet into the target on the first shot is most important in stopping the threat quickly.)
6. Get a gun that is absolutely dependable and will fire each time you pull the trigger. Keep your gun properly maintained on a regular basis.
7. Get a gun that if dropped with a cartridge in the chamber, it will not accidently cause the cartridge to fire when the gun hits the ground. I know many people who have accidently shot themselve this way. (I assume that Jordy is a very important person to you. So, don't let this happen to her.)
8.If one does not have the will power and determination to blow holes into someone who threatens their life, they should not carry a gun for self protection and don't try to make them carry one.
9. God Bless you brother. I hope that you never have to see Jordy or your self use a gun on someone else. However, in a world filled with evil people, it does become necessary to do so at times.
J. W. Kilpatrick
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Thanks, J.W. 
Self-defense must surely start with loving yourself enough to know that no-one else has the right to hurt you without reason. Carrying a firearm is something that Jordy wants to do- I haven't pressured her in any way.
"The pure of heart must be well-armed." -Jordy
John
Self-defense must surely start with loving yourself enough to know that no-one else has the right to hurt you without reason. Carrying a firearm is something that Jordy wants to do- I haven't pressured her in any way.
"The pure of heart must be well-armed." -Jordy
John
For $300 I'd shop for a good used S&W revolver. You should be able to get your pick of a model 10, 15, 19, 65 or 66.
IMHO the ideal to shop for would be a 3 inch model 13 (the old FBI model).
The nice thing about revolvers is the ability to change the grips to suit the hand.
If you want new, try Taurus, they have a huge selection.
IMHO the ideal to shop for would be a 3 inch model 13 (the old FBI model).
The nice thing about revolvers is the ability to change the grips to suit the hand.
If you want new, try Taurus, they have a huge selection.
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The Ruger SP101 is a good pistol though a little heavy. This would help with recoil if she wanted to shoot .357. You cna use .38 special in it as well. I have bought them used over the years for a little over 200.
David
David
My buddy has a S&W "Ladysmith" in .38. Stainless revolver. I think its a great gun. I keep trying to get him to sell it to me but he won't part with it. Light, smallish grip, good ergos. Its my recollection that it was specifically designed as a woman's EDC (duh, with that name, but I can't remember whether it was designed from the ground up or was just a marketing ploy). Anyways, you wouldn't go wrong, I just don't know what they go for used.