C&C is more a revolver situation, IMHO, and there are plenty of defense weapons. S&W airweight or Ruget LCR are great choices… I was also talking with my Augusta Sheriff’s deputy pal and he praises his taser which allows him to taste two different people and shock them both independently…
I agree with what was said earlier… go to a range, rent some guns she likes and see what she’s more comfortable with.
Turkey… the other white meat.
C&C is more a revolver situation, IMHO, and there are plenty of defense weapons. S&W airweight or Ruget LCR are great choices… I was also talking with my Augusta Sheriff’s deputy pal and he praises his taser which allows him to taste two different people and shock them both independently…
I agree with what was said earlier… go to a range, rent some guns she likes and see what she’s more comfortable with.
Turkey… the other white meat.
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Originally posted by Bill DA great addition to a 12 or 20 ga. pump would be a Blackhawk Knoxx Spec Ops recoil reducing stock. 2nd edition reduces recoil up to 85%. Has pistol grip, and adjustable stock, very good addition!
A 20-gauge 870 home defense has enough weight from the extra shells to offset some recoil. IMHO,I would avoid pistol grips on shotguns for novices… the ergonomics are mucly different and awkward to some. It also takes recoil from the shoulder and puts it in the wrist.
Also, 20-gauge turkey and heavy fowl loads are readily available and not experiencing much upcharging due to ammo shortages, such as 9mm and 357/38spl.
Turkey… the other white meat.
I bought a Taurus circuit judge to sit by the bed.Easy for a woman to shoot,5 shot revolver carbine loaded with winchester PDX 410 home defense,or 45 long colt.Weight is under 5 lbs and easy to handle.Most will bash this firearm but most don’t own one.Never had a single issue and I wouldn’t want to be on the recieving end of either round.
That’s a serious handgun Billymac. I wouldn’t bash it at all, wouldn’t want to face it either. It has a lot of recoil for most women, but I really wouldn’t be too concerned about recoil in defensive situations.
If that time ever comes, the shooter will never feel the recoil and probably won’t hear the blast either. Adrenaline will override both.
I think the question was twofold. What’s best to get her across the mall parking lot, and what is best for the home. The Judge is a large handgun for a woman to carry in her purse or pocket. Not bad at all for bedside though. A .22 in hand is a lot better than a .45 in the truck.
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Sir, please read again. The Knoxx stock has a full adjustable butt stock AND a pistol grip to allow user to pull the weapon into the shoulder, great recoil buster.
Please read before posting. Other than that, I totally agree with you about ONLY a pistol grip.
I’m coming out dual wield and after 34 rounds fire, the muzzle flash goes dark, and the smoke clears, nobody will be left standing…
Lol… will you scream, “Say hello to my little friends”, for the nostalgic effect??? I’m sure those mini-14’s will be sizzling. Lol…
Turkey… the other white meat.
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Originally posted by Bill DSir, please read again. The Knoxx stock has a full adjustable butt stock AND a pistol grip to allow user to pull the weapon into the shoulder, great recoil buster.
Please read before posting. Other than that, I totally agree with you about ONLY a pistol grip.
Oh, I read just fine, Bill. If you look I said, “IMHO…” I don’t profess to know it all, just have heard from men, and my own experiences, that have shot both AR-style pistol grip stocks and regular shotgun stocks, and the regular stock is the stock of choice, as the AR-style still transfer energy to the wrist, even though you shoulder it or cheek weld it.
I don’t recommend AR-style stocks on shotguns for novices… just MHO.
Turkey… the other white meat.
Got more popcorn coming.
good thing i made extra popcorn for this one! ill have to try to get ahold of someone with a 20 gauge and get her to shoot it and see if she likes it since all of mine are 12 that shes not that comfortable with…just gotta make sure said 20 gauge is double barreled tho LMAO! if i were to get the carbine whether for fun or defense id have confidence in her seeing as shes not bad with a .22 and defense = close range, but if she could handle a 20 gauge that would be even better. otta be pretty well set with the .38/.357 tho…just gotta find ammo.
Keep in mind, ONN, the Taurus Judge series is no play guns either… and ammo is readily available for them too. If you do consider a carbine, consider this… any lead that escapes the home, even in self defense, the shooter is responsible for. Hence, another reason shotguns are a good home defense weapon.
Turkey… the other white meat.
I have been a firearms instructor with a law enforcement agency for over 20 years and a lifelong shooter. I have taught many ladies to shoot and shoot well. The primary considerations in choosing a firearm for home defense, whether for a man or woman, is comfort and proficiency. By comfort, I don’t mean low recoil or soft grip additions. I mean comfort in the weapons system as it functions (will do what you need it to do; when you need it to do it). Are they comfortable that the caliber will provide the desired outcome? Can they hit what they are shooting with it? Is the recoil manageable? Does it fit their hands? Is it too heavy to handle safely and comfortably? No weapon is perfect as they all have their limitations. Lets discuss each and look at the pros and cons of each:
Revolvers: Double action only revolvers are pretty close to idiot proof. Miminal malfunctions, an immediate follow-up shot can be made by pulling the trigger again (even in the event of a misfire). Available in multiple calibers and barrel lengths and are readily available and require the least amount of Emergency Action practice. The main limitation is ammunition capacity, with most mdern revolvers topped out at 5-9 rounds. Still plenty of firepower to get the job done with good quality ammunition. And you don’t even need +P loads to get the job done. My little S&W 642 (airweight .38) is loaded with 5 rounds of wadcutters that have been inverted in the case. Not super powerful, but have a huge hollow cavity to inflict huge wound channeling and hydrostatic damage to tissue. And not likely to over-penetrate a human body or multiple sheetrock walls (especially if you hit a wall stud). And reloads are simple and easy to learn and repeat even under stress.
Shotguns: Shotguns are extremely effective for home defense. Massive damage at close ranges and have a hight instance of “one-shot” stopping power with a good load. With lighter loads, over-penetration is not “usually” a major problem. 00 buckshot has 9 .32 calibe