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dgm

#1320
March 10, 2011, 04:06:29 PM
Yes, SR9.     
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fastwin

#1321
March 10, 2011, 04:16:32 PM
Good to buy American. [thumbsup] I bet you'll like it. Don't have one but does Ruger make a "bad" gun?? Sure, some folks may not like Rugers but I have never had a bad one and I don't know anyone who has.

People will pregnant dog about 9mm but it's cheaper to shoot (these days and before) than .45acp or .40S&W and it gets 'er done. OK, let the debate and disagreements begin! [laugh]
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Monsterlover

#1322
March 10, 2011, 04:52:17 PM
I have the sr9c and absolutely love it. Its got a shorter barrel than the SR9 and come with a 10 round mag to make it compact (the C in the name)  it also come with the 17rd mag the sr9 uses.

I thought id like the big mag better (big hands here) but it turned out i was just as handy with either.

Good choice, you'll like it.

9mm is plenty especially with reasonable shot placement.

I certainly would not want to be hit with one.
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BoDiddley

#1323
March 10, 2011, 06:53:18 PM
Quote from: Monsterlover on March 10, 2011, 04:52:17 PM
9mm is plenty especially with reasonable shot placement.
I certainly would not want to be hit with one.

+1 on that one, Corbon 9mm 115gr travels along at 1350fps.  That gives it a wound cavity real close to a .357 125gr.  But something about a .45 230gr flying ashtray bestows confidence.  Nice Ruger.....
Looks a bit top heavy, does it feel that way?
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DesmoLu

#1324
March 10, 2011, 06:57:54 PM
so, the time has come and I'm looking to get my concealed carry and my first gun. I need something small that I'll feel comfortable carrying on the bike (my every day work commuter) and a trigger I can pull easily with my itty bitty little girl hands.

I've been around guns my whole life, but always the big hunting guns of family so I really have no idea what I should be looking for here. oh, and also, budget is tight.

Just for some background, I was assaulted last year and ever since then I've been thinking I need to invest in some additional protection. I'm a pretty petite girl, so there's not too much I can really do to protect myself and with the late nights I have to put in at work in sketchy downtown Houston, I would feel much better having a gun that I feel comfortable with...and so would my mom, who is buying this baby as a birthday present for me (she has one of these: http://www.the-m-factor.com/)

all suggestions and feedback are appreciated!

ducpainter

#1325
March 10, 2011, 07:04:30 PM
Quote from: DesmoLu on March 10, 2011, 06:57:54 PM
so, the time has come and I'm looking to get my concealed carry and my first gun. I need something small that I'll feel comfortable carrying on the bike (my every day work commuter) and a trigger I can pull easily with my itty bitty little girl hands.

I've been around guns my whole life, but always the big hunting guns of family so I really have no idea what I should be looking for here. oh, and also, budget is tight.

Just for some background, I was assaulted last year and ever since then I've been thinking I need to invest in some additional protection. I'm a pretty petite girl, so there's not too much I can really do to protect myself and with the late nights I have to put in at work in sketchy downtown Houston, I would feel much better having a gun that I feel comfortable with...and so would my mom, who is buying this baby as a birthday present for me (she has one of these: http://www.the-m-factor.com/)

all suggestions and feedback are appreciated!
Go to a range that rents different guns and find one that you feel good handling and get that.

We can suggest guns, but what fits us or someone we know might not feel comfortable to you.
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Monsterlover

#1326
March 10, 2011, 07:19:29 PM
what he said

The biggest factor is does it feel comfortable in your hand and pulling the trigger?

I would suggest something like a ruger lcr or smith and wesson body guard (both are .380)  the reason i suggest these is that they are geared for smaller hands. As they are revolvers they wont jam or fail to extract ever. Basically point and shoot. Not really anything to go wrong with the gun.

But the number one is does it feel comfortable in your hand. After you find something you think feels good, go shoot it. Either find someone who will let you try theirs or hit a range that will rent out guns.

The last thing is to keep in touch with this thread.
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BoDiddley

#1327
March 10, 2011, 07:21:07 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on March 10, 2011, 07:04:30 PM
Go to a range that rents different guns and find one that you feel good handling and get that.

We can suggest guns, but what fits us or someone we know might not feel comfortable to you.

+1 on that, remember to try a small wheel gun.  Can't beat them for reliable and small.  I have a 9mm S&W five shot (moon clips) that I like alot.  And don't let them sell you something you do not really like or can handle.  Most dealers are good but a few will do that.
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WarrenJ

#1328
March 10, 2011, 08:41:46 PM
The most important thing you can invest in is GOOD training.  The training should be in two tiers.  The first should be in basic marksmanship and handling of your gun until you have solid competence with the mechanics of shooting.  Then you should take in a good self defense program such as LFI-1 (Lethal Force Institute).  My friend Massad Ayoob runs his classes all over the country.  About 40% of the class is shooting technique, the rest of the class gives you a firm understanding about the legal use of deadly force and how to survive the legal, physiological and emotional aftermath.  I cannot recommend this enough. 

I wish you were closer, I'm an NRA Certified Instructor and my wife and I sort of specialize in teaching women to shoot.  Teaching someone to become a recreational or competition shooter is a little different than teaching someone directly for self defense.  Its important to build the proper habits early instead of having to unlearn something. 
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Doctor Woodrow

#1329
March 10, 2011, 08:44:49 PM
I always say if you feel pressured or rushed into buying something like this, then you probably are, and need to take a little break. Just get away from the salesman/woman and take a breather, or even go somewhere else to shop, any store in almost any town in the conutry can order any gun you want. YOUR job (not their's) is to find the one that works for YOU. I know a tiny lady who carries a 44 mag revolver because she can shoot and carry it really well, she wants that much firepower, and she is comfortable with it. Don't let anyone talk you out of trying out a 'bigger' gun oif you want to give it a go, you might like the fact that larger framed guns can often absorb the 'kick' better than a smaller gun, and also give you a bit more to hang onto. On the other hand some women want a smaller gun, guve that a go too.

Try revolvers and semiautomatics, usually I suggest you find a lot of friends (who you feel comfortable with) who own different guns and go shoot a bunch of them (the guns, not your friends) just for fun. You get to have fun shooting (usually most guys will provide the ammo for you which = free shooting for you) and you get to really try out a lot of different guns at wonce and compare them.

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fastwin

#1330
March 10, 2011, 08:47:00 PM
All good advice gal! Find what works for you. Great idea to go to a good local range and play dumb. Excuse me... Lord knows you're not dumb by any means [bang]... but be a blank canvas. That's better said. Let a (hopefully) good range hand/sales associate steer you in the right direction.

I've posted before about my ex-wife never finding an auto that she could handle and work. She ended up loving my hopped up Smith & Wesson model 65 revolver. And I found her a really nice police dept. trade in and had some custom, slick up work done to it. She rocked with that wheel gun! Don't discount small framed wheel guns either. I love them and I have all sorts of guns. Look into the J frame Smith and Wesson revolvers. You may find what you are looking for in their line up. Just saying... they work 100% of the time and they can get the "job" done! ;D
I plan to list the Federal Gov't. as a dependent on my next 1040 tax filing!

I have flying honey badgers and I'm not afraid to use them!

The fact that flame throwers exist is proof that someone somewhere said "I'd sure like to set those people over there on fire but I'm just not close enough to get the job done."

CONFIDENCE: the feeling you have right before you understand the situation.

WarrenJ

#1331
March 10, 2011, 09:01:12 PM
We just set up a friends wife with two revolvers.  A 2" Smith 22 J-Frame and a Matching 38 Ladysmith J   Both guns are identical in size and the 22 has been great for learning the basics with minimal recoil and she has easliy graduated to the Ladysmith.  She was a non-shooter and has very small hands.

Another gun or two to consider is the Smith 22 Mag revolver with the Scandium frame.  Its super lightweight, low recoil, easy to shoot and suprisingly effective.  The other is the new Smith in 327 Mag.  for the same reasons.  It is actually every bit as effective as a 9mm.  

My wife carries either a Kahr 9mm or a Colt Commander 9mm.  

Unfortunately all this is meaningless without having some direct contact.
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ducatiz

#1332
March 11, 2011, 04:59:23 AM
Quote from: Monsterlover on March 10, 2011, 07:19:29 PM
what he said

The biggest factor is does it feel comfortable in your hand and pulling the trigger?

i would say the biggest factor is how are you going to conceal it? 

i have a beautiful HK USP that feels awesome, but I might as well try to stuff a toaster into my pants.  it's huge.
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Monsterlover

#1333
March 11, 2011, 05:35:17 AM
^ also needs conidering. Not only does it need to be comfy in the hand, you need to be able to hide it.
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dgm

#1334
March 11, 2011, 08:48:59 AM
Quote from: BoDiddley on March 10, 2011, 06:53:18 PM
+1 on that one, Corbon 9mm 115gr travels along at 1350fps.  That gives it a wound cavity real close to a .357 125gr.  But something about a .45 230gr flying ashtray bestows confidence.  Nice Ruger.....
Looks a bit top heavy, does it feel that way?

It might feel a little top heavy, but not bad, and I really don't have much to compare it to.  I'm excited to get it to the range and really start playing with it/learning it. 
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