Guns for us girls- Where to start?

[liberteebell]

Consider a basic pistol course. You should be able to find one by calling gun shops near you. A good instructor will start you off shooting a .22. Do not let anybody talk you into shooting a magnum or a .40 early on - you don't want to get in the habit of flinching.

Comfort is a high priority, especially if you have small hands. See if you can go to a gun show near you to look at as many guns as possible. I agree with everyone who recommended a revolver as a first gun. They're much simpler to operate for a beginner, and usually reliable as bricks.

Rule #2 of Gunfighting: Get the biggest, most powerful gun that you can safely, comfortably, and accurately handle. (Rule #1 of Gunfighting is: Have a gun!)

Good luck!

+1

I think a basic pistol course is a necessity unless you have some sort of prior training.

A good instructor will help you choose what's right for you. Yes, for women, hand size is an issue. Been there. My instructor put me at ease.

 

[cmackattack]

A 9mm, 38 special, 40/10mm caliber weapon may expand, but a 45 caliber will never, ever contract. =)

That being said, you need more than one gun. Recommend a shotgun for the house, the 45 for all times, and .223 / .308 for the war or hunt. It will be easiest to find spare parts, repairs kits, and ammo for these types when the time comes...


examples;

http://www.bigskyguns.com/Mossberg-Mossberg_Model_590A1_12ga-.html

http://www.bigskyguns.com/Sig_Sauer_LE_Military-P220_Pistols-.html

http://www.bigskyguns.com/Right_Hand-Stag_Arms_STAG_15_M2T_556NATO_16_30RD-.html

 

[hillbilly]

Hilbilly, here ya go.

I love this guy's Art.
http://www.olegvolk.net/gallery/technology/arms

Oh I looooooove that!

The Hello kitty was flippin adorable too!

 

[pickdog]

nice ladies

 

[Doktor_Jeep]

Oh I looooooove that!

The Hello kitty was flippin adorable too!

OMG!

yeah great - some poor saps AR breaks down before a competition shoot and has to borrow his daughters rifle...

I heard of "Princess Phones" but Princess Rifles? Hmmm.

 

[GoDrNo]

Oh I looooooove that!

The Hello kitty was flippin adorable too!

BTW the company that makes these colored handguards and lowers, Cavalry Arms in Gilbert, AZ, was raided by the BATF yesterday. No one quite knows why, only known facts are the warrent simply stated "Suspected FFL violations, seize everything." They took over 1k firearms out of their manufacturing facility/store.

 

[Gideon]

Silent but deadly

 

[Rudyak]

Best advise would be to take a class at a local college or one offered by a gun store. Learn about the different firearms available (revolver/automatic). Start out with something small like a .22. then move up a couple of calibers. Find one that fits your hand comfortably in a good defensive caliber. .380 is the minimum caliber recomended for an auto, and .38 special is the minimum for a revolver.

Revolvers are by far easier to operate. They are as close to being idiot proof as possible. Don't take that wrong. In the heat of the moment, you don't want something with safety levers, and slide releases. you'll want to pull it out, point it and shoot. The simpler the better.

The advise on the .357 is very good. You can shoot .38sl for practise and .357 for self defense.