We have a Glock 9mm, I've never shot it, I was pregnant when we got it and although I took a safety training class I never actually went into the shooting range and have just never gotten around to it. My husband obviously did though. I now want to get one for myself and get my CCW, any recommendations? My husband says a revolver rather than a semi-auto. I'm wondering about recoil. Also, on a side note how does your safe work? we have one but it eats batteries so we are thinking about getting a new one.
If you're not going to take the time to really practice, a revolver is your best option. Its just point and pull trigger, if it doesn't go off, pull trigger again until it does. You don't want to have to remember to take a safety off in a bad situation, or how to change a magazine, or clear a misfire. The 5 pound trigger pull makes it very difficult for a child to accidentally shoot. A simple bio metric safe by your nightstand makes it safe and accessible.
My wife has the S&W 5 shot 38 special, with hidden hammer. It's small and lightweight, the recoil is minimal. Its not the largest caliber but it will do the trick if its needed.
A revolver is going to have more recoil and be a little harder to hit your target without practice.
To get a CCW, you are going to have to show some proficiency with whatever firearm you are wishing to conceal.
I’ve heard this argument that women should use revolvers more than once. I think it’s because they think a revolver is “idiot-proof.”
The truth is, if you plan on protecting yourself with a firearm, you should practice and become at least somewhat comfortable with whichever type you plan to use. It could make all the difference if you are ever forced into a situation where you have to protect yourself.
Clearing a malfunction or jam is usually as simple a knowing how to rack your firearm. While yes, a revolver is as simple as pulling the trigger or pulling the hammer back and then pulling the trigger, you might be more comfortable with how a compact 9mm fires. Also, while a double action fire on a revolver is harder to pull the trigger, once the hammer is cocked, it’s much easier to pull. And if a kid were to figure out how to pull the hammer back, don’t think they wouldn’t be able to pull the trigger easily.
It’s never too late to go to a range and try a couple different firearms out and see what you feel more comfortable firing.
The best choice is going to be whatever you feel most comfortable using.
Very smooth and accurate. Only downside is I am a small female and have trouble with keeping it from imprinting. I have one holster that works ok, but it is too hot for summer. .357 +P will take out a bear and I wear it when I hike in the mountains. I love it. I shot my friend's semit auto Glock and it was fabulous as well. I like iron sights, but and considering a laser sight for deterrence and night use.
My safe is plugged into an outlet next to our bed and has battery backup and key backup. It reads my fingerprint. I have a revolved for CCW and I love it, unbelievably smooth with little recoil and no extra gadgets, It is an LCR https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruger_LCR I have a .357 that takes +P ammo which will take out a bear. I wear it when I hike in the mountains. You will see it is single action and has nothing that snags. My biggest issue is finding good ways to conceal, the one I found that sort of works is too hot for summer. I am thinking about getting a semi auto that imprints less. I shot my friend's Glock and it was wonderful. The thing about a revolver is you can not shoot for years, pick it up, and just use it. I test shot the LCR first and cannot believe how little kick and how accurate it is for such a little thing, I have no idea how they managed to do it. I highly recommend it.
We have a Glock 9mm, I've never shot it, I was pregnant when we got it and although I took a safety training class I never actually went into the shooting range and have just never gotten around to it. My husband obviously did though. I now want to get one for myself and get my CCW, any recommendations? My husband says a revolver rather than a semi-auto. I'm wondering about recoil. Also, on a side note how does your safe work? we have one but it eats batteries so we are thinking about getting a new one.
If you're not going to take the time to really practice, a revolver is your best option. Its just point and pull trigger, if it doesn't go off, pull trigger again until it does. You don't want to have to remember to take a safety off in a bad situation, or how to change a magazine, or clear a misfire. The 5 pound trigger pull makes it very difficult for a child to accidentally shoot. A simple bio metric safe by your nightstand makes it safe and accessible.
My wife has the S&W 5 shot 38 special, with hidden hammer. It's small and lightweight, the recoil is minimal. Its not the largest caliber but it will do the trick if its needed.
Thanks, I'll take a look at that
A revolver is going to have more recoil and be a little harder to hit your target without practice.
To get a CCW, you are going to have to show some proficiency with whatever firearm you are wishing to conceal.
I’ve heard this argument that women should use revolvers more than once. I think it’s because they think a revolver is “idiot-proof.”
The truth is, if you plan on protecting yourself with a firearm, you should practice and become at least somewhat comfortable with whichever type you plan to use. It could make all the difference if you are ever forced into a situation where you have to protect yourself.
Clearing a malfunction or jam is usually as simple a knowing how to rack your firearm. While yes, a revolver is as simple as pulling the trigger or pulling the hammer back and then pulling the trigger, you might be more comfortable with how a compact 9mm fires. Also, while a double action fire on a revolver is harder to pull the trigger, once the hammer is cocked, it’s much easier to pull. And if a kid were to figure out how to pull the hammer back, don’t think they wouldn’t be able to pull the trigger easily.
It’s never too late to go to a range and try a couple different firearms out and see what you feel more comfortable firing.
The best choice is going to be whatever you feel most comfortable using.
Looks like no, Ruger LCR .357 that takes +P https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruger_LCR
Very smooth and accurate. Only downside is I am a small female and have trouble with keeping it from imprinting. I have one holster that works ok, but it is too hot for summer. .357 +P will take out a bear and I wear it when I hike in the mountains. I love it. I shot my friend's semit auto Glock and it was fabulous as well. I like iron sights, but and considering a laser sight for deterrence and night use.
For serious defense I want a tactical shotgun.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7ZFVNKUspM
My safe is plugged into an outlet next to our bed and has battery backup and key backup. It reads my fingerprint. I have a revolved for CCW and I love it, unbelievably smooth with little recoil and no extra gadgets, It is an LCR https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruger_LCR I have a .357 that takes +P ammo which will take out a bear. I wear it when I hike in the mountains. You will see it is single action and has nothing that snags. My biggest issue is finding good ways to conceal, the one I found that sort of works is too hot for summer. I am thinking about getting a semi auto that imprints less. I shot my friend's Glock and it was wonderful. The thing about a revolver is you can not shoot for years, pick it up, and just use it. I test shot the LCR first and cannot believe how little kick and how accurate it is for such a little thing, I have no idea how they managed to do it. I highly recommend it.
I'm going to have to see if I can try out some of these at the range. Thanks for the suggestions!
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