My wife and her friend are going to take their CCW classes tomorrow....finally. Too many bad things are happening close to home lately and they're both beginning to realize the police haven't figured out the Star Trek transporter gimmick just yet. I'm very pleased to say the least.
I also told them to go to the shop that sponsors the class early so they could fondle some pistols and get a feel for what they want. Some time in the next two weeks I hope to take them out so they can try the 9mm, 40S&W, 45ACP, and 10mm handguns I have out for a test drive so they can pick the proper caliber. The 9mm is already my wife's pistol. If she handles more guns and finds something she just "feels right with," I'll use her 9mm for a trade in or just buy her a new handgun. It all works out for me because I'll have an excuse to get more reloading stuff if she likes something we don't already have...muhahaha, my ulterior plans are coming to fruition.
Her friend does not own one yet and is a stout gal that could likely handle something bigger than the 9mm for her CCW purchase. Please advise on sub $500 handguns of any caliber. Used or new makes no difference, but that is her budget. I'm thinking she may be turned on by a Glock or XD in that price range, but her hands will tell her what she likes tomorrow at the gun store before class, after that, I think she'll only be picking out the caliber. BTW, she intends on it being in the CCW role and is not a purse carrier, so IWB will likely be mode of transport if she turns away from the revolvers that fit in a pocket.
To say the least, I'm a bit elated this time has finally arrived. Hopefully my range visits will now increase. Both will be steered to Pax's website for a common sense approach to self protection to demystify all the hoohah. I'm kicking myself for not steering them there already.
jeepmor
I also told them to go to the shop that sponsors the class early so they could fondle some pistols and get a feel for what they want. Some time in the next two weeks I hope to take them out so they can try the 9mm, 40S&W, 45ACP, and 10mm handguns I have out for a test drive so they can pick the proper caliber. The 9mm is already my wife's pistol. If she handles more guns and finds something she just "feels right with," I'll use her 9mm for a trade in or just buy her a new handgun. It all works out for me because I'll have an excuse to get more reloading stuff if she likes something we don't already have...muhahaha, my ulterior plans are coming to fruition.
Her friend does not own one yet and is a stout gal that could likely handle something bigger than the 9mm for her CCW purchase. Please advise on sub $500 handguns of any caliber. Used or new makes no difference, but that is her budget. I'm thinking she may be turned on by a Glock or XD in that price range, but her hands will tell her what she likes tomorrow at the gun store before class, after that, I think she'll only be picking out the caliber. BTW, she intends on it being in the CCW role and is not a purse carrier, so IWB will likely be mode of transport if she turns away from the revolvers that fit in a pocket.
To say the least, I'm a bit elated this time has finally arrived. Hopefully my range visits will now increase. Both will be steered to Pax's website for a common sense approach to self protection to demystify all the hoohah. I'm kicking myself for not steering them there already.
jeepmor
