Wanted: Ladies Gun

[Timothy]

The new Hogue grip on my LCR IS 4-5/8" FYI!

I really like this little shooter.  Pretty tame with the longer grip too, gives me a full grip with no problems concealing.

[vincewarde]

Just be aware that while a small semi-auto makes a lot of sense, she has to be able to operate the slide.  Remember that these little semi-autos have stiff springs.  My wife shoots her Glock 17, no problem - but try as we might, we could not find a small semi-auto that worked for her - including my SR9c and LC9. 

Eventually she settled on an LCR, which she carries with Hornady's "women's load".  As you have already discovered, one advantage of a revolver is that you can choose any power load you wish.

[alfsauve]

Timothy and Vince,

Thank you for the kind words about LCR.  However that's going the wrong direction.  She really wants more capacity. 

As for operating the slide:

Miss Kitty had no trouble at the range with the G17.    But even if she couldn't does she really need to?   Yes, I understand to be well trained and versed  would desireable.  However, the given situation is that her gun is in a lockbox by her bed.  Fully loaded, round in chamber and no manual safety, assuming she has a typical striker fired gun, all she needs to be able to do is point and shoot. 

Even though she does enjoy shooting when she does go to the range, it's not her passion.    She's not going to spend the time necessary to be proficient with the manual of arms.  Don't mistake that however for not being able to shoot.  She downed 5 plates in a row at 12yds last week with the Bulldog using SD ammo.

On the other hand, I keep hoping if she finds a gun she really enjoys shooting she might develop more interest.  And, yes, she's fired many a .22lr but that doesn't spark her interest.

[Rastus]

OK, I haven't jumped into this but the FiveSeVen is what is on the other side of the bed from me. 

It's easy to chamber the slide, proven effective for it's purpose and the rounds dissipate quickly on sheetrock; thus making it a safe choice for people beyond your walls.  It holds 20 rounds and there are aftermarket mags going to 30 rounds.

It's light (1.6 lbs loaded), very controllable and a 50 round box of defensive ammo is under $20 many places.  There is an ambidextrous safety, a place to mount a light and the edges are smooth to help keep from snagging it on something.

It is fairly expensive and it does have the safety you don't want.  Also, the safety is up front where you trigger finger swipes it on or off as opposed to many safeties mounted further back...I like that feature.  The grip is full sized and that seems to be an issue for you but the lack of heft and recoil make that issue, I think, less of an issue.

Just my 2 cents....and heck, they aren't even copper today...just zinc with copper plate.

[tombogan03884]

Or the Kel Tec PMR. 30 rds of 22mag.
Either one will keep you shooting long after the "kids are off your lawn

[Sponsor]

[Rastus]

I thought about the Kel Tec but didn't throw it out there.

On the positive side, the trigger on the one we have is better, I think, than the Five SeveN but the mag release is an issue and most 22 mag powder is for rifles so there is once heck of a fireball when you shoot it.  The mag loads staggered like an AR which I like and I haven't had any issue with the rimfire rim canting and hanging up in the mag or failing to feed (something to ponder).  It's also as accurate as can be.

That having been said, since you brought it up, it is light and controllable while being about 1/2 the cost with the self defense ammo (flashes less) coming in about the same price or just above the 5.7 x 28 ammo.  I don't think the ammo is quite as effective out of the Kel Tec though...but you have a lot of it to throw.

[TAB]

a ppk is a great ladies gun too.


my wife has a m1c next toe bed.

[DanPatWork]

My wife chose the bersa thunder 380. It is a hammer gun though.   She loves it, it's been flawless through aprx 750 rounds, and it's accurate.

[tombogan03884]

My Dad also has and likes the Bersa Thunder, and he is NOT  a semi auto fan.

[alfsauve]

I love PPK's tab.  Carried a /s for many years.   But it's not overly pleasant to shoot. 

I've got to get to the store and start measuring.