The repeated “Ccw for wife” thread.

beeenbag · Mar 23, 2019

Today is the day folks, I will be collecting raw data from the wild. I shall stalk from a safe distance, as I allow the xx chromosome bearing subject to browse unimpeaded in various gun stores in search of the naturally selected weapon.

I shall gather the data, if I survive the adventure, and return with the accumulated evidence!

Zaydok Allen · Mar 23, 2019

Cool. Everyone needs to pick their own gun.

Support her when she needs it, and back off when she doesn’t. Good luck.

AZAndy · Mar 23, 2019

S&W .500, of course.

Bfh_auto · Mar 23, 2019

Good luck.
To keep myself out of the mix, I sent her with my brother to a gun range and she rented every gun she was interested in. Came home with a S&W shield.
It got baby Hogue slip on grips and she loves it.

GEM · Mar 23, 2019

I hope some pre-purchase research has been done. Look at www.corneredcat.com for some and others like https://www.agirlandagun.org/topic/women-guns/ to avoid idiot sales people.

The appeal of the little gun that is hard to shoot is a common problem for folks buying without experience. Don't know your situation, so excuse me if I mis-state it.

George P · Mar 23, 2019

Hopefully, she will able to rent and shoot a few before buying

Fine Figure of a Man · Mar 23, 2019

Always good to shoot before you buy if possible and especially for new and less experienced shooters.
I have found that the gun that feels the best in hand is very often not the one that is easiest to shoot well.

beeenbag · Mar 23, 2019

She’s been shooting for a while, she’s just decided she wanted to carry since Kentucky recently passed constitutional carry laws. She’s pretty good at knowing what she likes and doesn’t like firearms wise, dinner, that’s another story. My only role is to catch the eager salesman trying to blow smoke.

AlexanderA · Mar 23, 2019

Disclaimer: The following is not in reference to the OP's situation. I don't know him or his wife, so I can't offer personal advice. This is for the benefit of others.

I take a jaundiced view about arming one's spouse. Considering the statistics on divorce, and observing how nasty some divorces can get, you might end up arming your enemy. There are two things that you need to be sure of: (1) the sanity and stability of your spouse, and (2) the stability of your relationship.

Let's put it this way: I wouldn't want to see my own wife armed. Thank God she's not interested in weapons.

For an extreme example, see the Kathleen Turner - Michael Douglas movie The War of the Roses.

beeenbag · Mar 23, 2019

AlexanderA said:
Disclaimer: The following is not in reference to the OP's situation. I don't know him or his wife, so I can't offer personal advice. This is for the benefit of others.

I take a jaundiced view about arming one's spouse. Considering the statistics on divorce, and observing how nasty some divorces can get, you might end up arming your enemy. There are two things that you need to be sure of: (1) the sanity and stability of your spouse, and (2) the stability of your relationship.

Let's put it this way: I wouldn't want to see my own wife armed. Thank God she's not interested in weapons.

For an extreme example, see the Kathleen Turner - Michael Douglas movie The War of the Roses.

I’m not so sure I would personally want to stay married to someone that I couldn’t trust around weapons out of intent, instead of ignorance, for my own safety.

.308 Norma · Mar 23, 2019

beeenbag said:
I’m not so sure I would personally want to stay married to someone that I couldn’t trust around weapons

Me neither. I’m really glad my wife of 47 years carries and is actually better with handguns than I am, or ever was. She just might save my bacon someday if she got to her gun faster than I got to mine.

beeenbag · Mar 23, 2019

Alright folks, the data is in.

She handled several handguns today, and it came down to two handguns, the p365 and the ec9s in FDE. The trigger on the ec9s won her over.

I’ll have to say, there was a couple moments of self pride for me today, especially as we walked into one store and once the clerk was informed the purchase was for her ccw gun, he immediately went for the pink revolvers, this did not bode well for him. 3 gun stores later and me staying out of the equation, she got to shoot her choice after getting home and was very happy with her decision. Now we just have to find a good carry method for yoga pants.

.308 Norma · Mar 23, 2019

beeenbag said:
the clerk was informed the purchase was for her ccw gun, he immediately went for the pink revolvers, this did not bode well for him.

Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! I've seen that before. Good for your wife!

beeenbag said:
Now we just have to find a good carry method for yoga pants.

I can't remember which magazine that's out on the newsstands right now (American Handgunner maybe?) that has a couple of holsters designed for joggers as the cover story. I just thumbed through the magazine at the grocery store the other day, but you might take a look.

paulsj · Mar 23, 2019

The Ruger is less than half cost of the Sig. I would have made identical choice. It should be good performer with Federal 150gr HST Micro or Sig 365 JHPs. There is a hot lot of Federal HST Micro loads out there judging from recoil +P (20 out of 200 fired). I preload my magazines prior to range trip so not having original plastic boxes it made no sense to save a few rounds to send to Federal cartridge for testing.

Jeb Stuart · Mar 23, 2019

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This thread is over the top for me.

paulsj · Mar 23, 2019

Depends on experience of the shooter. In terms of felt recoil Ruger revolver with Hogue grips will be the most pleasant to shoot.

beeenbag · Mar 23, 2019

Jeb Stuart said:
A number of choices of small guns for the wife.
What is my choice for her???

A number of choices. What is my choice for the wife? These are my collections of small guns that I carry. You have a open ended question. How much is she willing to give her time to devoted to training on a regular basis? How light can she carry. Does she already carry a lot of weight, Purse, hand bag etc. What does she want as her main concerns" "
I spent 4 decades in surveillance equipment.
What was the biggest cause of death in the workplace for women? Ans: Going to the car in a parking lot especially at night.
A whole lot of question need to be asked and answered.
She must be fast to the draw, competent with the weapon and a good solid performer. IMO she like all Carry gun EDC, must be fast a willing. The small pocket gun is the fastest, easiest to carry, and will be with her all the time. But she has to commit to training on a consistent basis.

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Fortunately my wife is competent enough to know what she wants, I’m simply there for info if asked.

She knew how she wanted to carry, IWB appendix, before going hunting for her gun. Research has been done and she has been shooting pretty avidly for a while now.

I’m not a fan of trying to decide for others what works best. She did well and is happy with both her carry gun and her sticky holster. :thumbup:

beeenbag · Mar 23, 2019

She just ordered a belly band style holster off of amazon for when she wears the yoga pants. I’m a fan of her wearing them myself, so anyway to keep her in em and armed is fine by me.

Fine Figure of a Man · Mar 23, 2019

AlexanderA said:
Disclaimer: The following is not in reference to the OP's situation. I don't know him or his wife, so I can't offer personal advice. This is for the benefit of others.

I take a jaundiced view about arming one's spouse. Considering the statistics on divorce, and observing how nasty some divorces can get, you might end up arming your enemy. There are two things that you need to be sure of: (1) the sanity and stability of your spouse, and (2) the stability of your relationship.

Let's put it this way: I wouldn't want to see my own wife armed. Thank God she's not interested in weapons.

For an extreme example, see the Kathleen Turner - Michael Douglas movie The War of the Roses.

WTH Is this a joke?
If not, how do you justify being armed yourself?

AlexanderA · Mar 24, 2019

Fine Figure of a Man said:
WTH Is this a joke?
If not, how do you justify being armed yourself?

No joke. Divorce is not an option when you're in your 70's, retired, and it would mean financial ruin (for both parties).

We basically stay out of each other's way. The fact that's she's not interested in guns (pro or con) makes the situation tolerable for me. If she was armed I would honestly feel threatened. I'm certainly not going to train her or enable her in the use of guns.

Obviously everybody's different when it comes to such things. My point in posting is to give another perspective.

Mike .45 · Mar 24, 2019

My wife uses the belly band with Yoga pants and/or tight jeans. She likes it.

Fine Figure of a Man · Mar 24, 2019

AlexanderA said:
No joke. Divorce is not an option when you're in your 70's, retired, and it would mean financial ruin (for both parties).

We basically stay out of each other's way. The fact that's she's not interested in guns (pro or con) makes the situation tolerable for me. If she was armed I would honestly feel threatened. I'm certainly not going to train her or enable her in the use of guns.

Obviously everybody's different when it comes to such things. My point in posting is to give another perspective.

Sorry to hear of your dilemma.
I think I would opt for going back to work or financial ruin over living with someone that might kill me.

Zaydok Allen · Mar 24, 2019

beeenbag said:
She just ordered a belly band style holster off of amazon for when she wears the yoga pants. I’m a fan of her wearing them myself, so anyway to keep her in em and armed is fine by me.

God bless yoga pants.

Fine Figure of a Man said:
WTH Is this a joke?
If not, how do you justify being armed yourself?

Agreed. The post you quoted is one of the most ridiculous things I’ve ever read on THR.

A law abiding woman who can own a gun doesn’t need her significant other’s or spouse’s permission to buy one.

If someone would actually be afraid or feel threatened if their other half was armed, THR isn’t going to provide good advice or comfort. A marriage counselor or legal counsel is needed.

If the promotion of attempting to limit someone’s right to bear arms is the message, then again, THR is the wrong forum.

I feel bad for anyone in that situation but cripes all mighty. What’re we doing here.

Fine Figure of a Man · Mar 24, 2019

460Shooter said:
Agreed. The post you quoted is one of the most ridiculous things I’ve ever read on THR.

You spoke too soon

AlexanderA said:
No joke. Divorce is not an option when you're in your 70's, retired, and it would mean financial ruin (for both parties).

We basically stay out of each other's way. The fact that's she's not interested in guns (pro or con) makes the situation tolerable for me. If she was armed I would honestly feel threatened. I'm certainly not going to train her or enable her in the use of guns.

Obviously everybody's different when it comes to such things. My point in posting is to give another perspective.

Mike .45 · Mar 24, 2019

Fine Figure of a Man said:
You spoke too soon

LMAO

The repeated “Ccw for wife” thread.

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