Comments on: Ladies and Gentlemen: A Few Words for Each About Concealed Carry for Women

By: redkitty58

redkitty58 — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 21:15:10 +0000

I am female and I carry a concealed .45 or my Glock 19. They are both good choices for women who want to protect themselves. Don’t let another person tell you what is a good choice for you. You must make that decision on your own. Lots of folks think a woman can’t handle a .45. Mine shoots as smooth as silk. I love it. Of course, what else can you say about a Glock…….sheer perfection.

By: SmithKoWitz

SmithKoWitz — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 22:49:06 +0000

The Taurus is 2oz. heavier than the S&W 442 and has a longer barrel by 1/8th of an inch. The grips may also be more absorbent on the Taurus and it may have a thicker grip. All these little things add up to a more manageable shooting experience. I have a S&W J-frame revolver that shoots the 327 Federal Magnum; it was supposedly a solution for women that want a powerful gun with almost the same capabilities as a 357 Magnum but less recoil. Well, it’s a nasty little bugger! I would rather shoot my N frame 44 Magnum with 3″ barrel; well maybe not with 185 grain bullets, but most 200′s and 240′s are fine. I would agree, a lightweight 38 is probably fine without +P ammo, but personally I prefer heavier weaponry over lightweight. The LCP is a good example of a popular small caliber weapon that many people hate to shoot as well. It is a nasty little bugger too. The solution is a Hogue Handall Jr. sleeve customized to fit. It doesn’t make you want to shoot 100 rounds through it, but it makes 30 round practice sessions virtually painless. It also depends on the ammo brand being used, even when the grain weight is the same. I find that Hornady lightweight bullets are much snappier than some other brands I purchased, ie: Magtech, Fiocchi, PMC; just to name a few. Lastly, if you won’t carry the gun for whatever reason (or practice with it), then it isn’t a gun worth owning for personal protection. A carried & shot mouse gun is better than an unused gun.

By: jh45gun

jh45gun — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:02:19 +0000

I disagree with some points of the article nothing wrong with light guns I have a Taurus model 85 Ultra aluminum frame rated for +P and it is not a problem recoil wise.And it is a joy to carry. You do not need to shoot +P for practice. Many women I have seen their first complaint is it is too heavy. With today’s choices of ammo you can compromise on power and still have a good load for self protection.