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AND, she invited me to go shooting Monday.....is life good, or what?
+1.RustyJr wrote:...I would say let her handle and shoot as many different kinds as possible and let her pick what she is most comfortable with.
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Yup....I just like bragging on Her a bunchGriff wrote:+1.RustyJr wrote:...I would say let her handle and shoot as many different kinds as possible and let her pick what she is most comfortable with.
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That depends. My middle daughter is so thin I think she has worms, but she prefers a wide-body Para Ordnance 12-shot 45 to any of the 9mm's she's shot (KelTec, Ruger, and full-size Taurus, as far as being fun to shoot...Sixgun wrote:I personally believe the 9mm is more than enough. One thing for sure, the 9mm is a lot easier to control and as a girl, she will be more inclined to shoot it more in order to develop the confidence we all need when we whip it out.------------------------6
Sixgun wrote:I personally believe the 9mm is more than enough. One thing for sure, the 9mm is a lot easier to control and as a girl, she will be more inclined to shoot it more in order to develop the confidence we all need when we whip it out.------------------------6
+1RustyJr wrote:I would say Glock just for the simplicity not to mention reliability. The 23 (compact) is the perfect balance in my experience. Good size to remain controllable yet still compact enough to carry concealed. I tried the 27 (sub-compact) but found the grip to be too small. Found myself having to re-grip between shots. I have carried a 23 for the last three years without issue. In the end I would say let her handle and shoot as many different kinds as possible and let her pick what she is most comfortable with.
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For the expert, no doubt....For EveryMan, a DA provided a large cap, somewhat safer carry than a cocked and locked SA (or, a DAO stupidly carried with finger in wrong placeMrMurphy wrote:Because DA/SA was a solution looking for a problem, and people want a single trigger type to learn.
Thus why DAO revolvers, 1911s and Glock-type triggers sell the best.
They're still out there, they'll never permanently go away, but they won't be 'popular'.
DA w/Decocker is old technology, the transition from 1st to 2nd shot was bothersome to some...the striker fired pistols (Glock, S&W M&P, Ruger SR, SA-XD) are easier to train with, easier to shoot, same trigger pull every shot...we can take a "new LEO", who isn't a gun guy/gal, and have him/her qualify with a Glock in a couple of sessions (10 hours I believe)...BlaineG wrote:A lot of this will depend on whether or not I can get her to apply for a carry permit :roll: Yes, I know...I have no idea where she got the "hard-headed" trait :oops: I don't know why they don't make more DA w/decocker :(
I've been waiting for years for Charter Arms to bring out the .45acp revolver....I guess they just can't get that one off the ground for some reason....mohavesam wrote:Seriously... Charter Arms advertises a stainless-built DA/SA in .40S&W. I recall a favorable magazine review of it but have not fired one myself. About 20 oz as I remember.
Serious recommendations (from BTDT folks) cannot overlook the fact of a revolver leaving no cases at the scene. And being a revolver a defensive gun looks alot better in a courtroom than a black plastic movie gun... Opinion here based on experience.
Don't carry it unless you believe you will use it on another person; and a thinking person understands the fireworks begin after the shot.
Any other compact DA revolvers out there in such a caliber?
+1 ... i am in total agreement with you're assessment, wouldn't be worried in recommending the same type of auto and ammo that my local PD or Sheriff's office carries, actually i believe this makes more sense. i use to be a big revolver guy, until i became involved with my local LE Agency, sold all of the 5-shots, just carry Glocks...have my name on a list for a M&P Shield, again... :)MrMurphy wrote:Lawyers will attempt to crucify you in court no matter what you were using. You could spear the guy and they'd find a reason to go after you.
Polymer pistols are the piece of choice worldwide among law enforcement, as are hollowpoint rounds. Simply pointing out that if it's good enough for your local department, it's obviously good enough for you will cure that issue (and has, in various court cases).
not sure you're revolver recommendation for SD is actually a concern, at least not in the criminal proceedings i am personally aware of, but of course my experience is limited to the jurisdiction and region that i serve...but i do appreciate you're input and comments... :)mohavesam wrote:Seriously... Charter Arms advertises a stainless-built DA/SA in .40S&W. I recall a favorable magazine review of it but have not fired one myself. About 20 oz as I remember.
Serious recommendations (from BTDT folks) cannot overlook the fact of a revolver leaving no cases at the scene. And being a revolver a defensive gun looks alot better in a courtroom than a black plastic movie gun... Opinion here based on experience.
Don't carry it unless you believe you will use it on another person; and a thinking person understands the fireworks begin after the shot. Any other compact DA revolvers out there in such a caliber?
Sorry for the thread drift!
I agree with the DAO. The Glocks with a NY1 trigger spring might be a good idea, but even better a used third generation S&W DAO would provide a longer trigger pull.BlaineG wrote:![]()
And is asking the best way to go.....I have a 1911, a Glock, LCP, and a Springer XD-M.....all those could translate into a design for a .40.....I'd feel better for her to have a no muss, fuss DAO if she can remember not to shoot herself....
I'm so proud![]()
AND, she invited me to go shooting Monday.....is life good, or what?