The Gun Thread

[sdm111]

I'm tempted...
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But not at that price...

I've shot 9mm, and it hurts my arthritic hands, but a .380 doesn't. I don't need to be flinching in anticipation of pain when shooting.

I have one, love it to carry but shoot it first if you can. It's pretty snappy cause it's so light and small. Just cause it's 380 don't think it's tame.

 

[Coops Dad]

I have one, love it to carry but shoot it first if you can. It's pretty snappy cause it's so light and small. Just cause it's 380 don't think it's tame.

I have an LC9s and absolutely love it. Much better shooter than my LCP.

 

[KsKingBee]

Most gun ranges have rental guns for you to try before you buy. We had over sixty different models to choose from and when you bought a new one of that model we did not charge a rental fee. Those guns were sold to the range for basically the cost of manufacturing from the manufacturers and after a certain amount of time could be sold to the public. Call your local range(s) and see if they have that model for you to try out. We used to refresh the rental guns yearly and the manufacturers encouraged it so the guns would look good and function properly.

 

[sdm111]

I have an LC9s and absolutely love it. Much better shooter than my LCP.

My sister has arthritis like yhe poster inquiring about it and i know its hard for her to shoot. Much harder than a male with no problems
Her problem is grip strenth so something snappy is worse than something heavier

 

[KsKingBee]

My sister has arthritis like yhe poster inquiring about it and i know its hard for her to shoot. Much harder than a male with no problems
Her problem is grip strenth so something snappy is worse than something heavier

That is a good point, a heavier gun in the same caliber has less felt recoil than a lighter gun.

 

[sdm111]

That is a good point, a heavier gun in the same caliber has less felt recoil than a lighter gun.

357 with 38 in it
Heavier pistol with lighter round

 

[sdm111]

357 with 38 in it
Heavier pistol with lighter round

A 357 loaded with 38spl is kinda common around here for ladies concealed carry. Reduces felt recoil and reduces the fear of the kick

 

[fuzzi]

Most gun ranges have rental guns for you to try before you buy. We had over sixty different models to choose from and when you bought a new one of that model we did not charge a rental fee. Those guns were sold to the range for basically the cost of manufacturing from the manufacturers and after a certain amount of time could be sold to the public. Call your local range(s) and see if they have that model for you to try out. We used to refresh the rental guns yearly and the manufacturers encouraged it so the guns would look good and function properly.

Thanks, but the local range closed

When I took a basic handgun class several years ago I got to try out everything they had, from .22 revolvers to either a .45 or .44 semiautomatic (ow). The 9mm I shot had just a little too much kick, hurt my arthritic thumb joint, but both .380s were perfect for me: Sig Sauer and Walther.

I'm glad I took that class, and that I wasn't the only middle-aged woman who had never shot or even handled a firearm before!

 

[tripletfeb]

Thanks, but the local range closed

When I took a basic handgun class several years ago I got to try out everything they had, from .22 revolvers to either a .45 or .44 semiautomatic (ow). The 9mm I shot had just a little too much kick, hurt my arthritic thumb joint, but both .380s were perfect for me: Sig Sauer and Walther.

I'm glad I took that class, and that I wasn't the only middle-aged woman who had never shot or even handled a firearm before!

My sister has a Smith & Wesson .380 EZ slide. She loves it. She can chamber it easily but had issues finding ammo for awhile. Little easier now but still harder to find than 9mm

 

[sdm111]

My sister has a Smith & Wesson .380 EZ slide. She loves it. She can chamber it easily but had issues finding ammo for awhile. Little easier now but still harder to find than 9mm

380 is expensive
Check out the Barnes TAC-XPD ammo