ARTrooper Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 I'm not a lefty but my mother in law is and she was asking if I would find her a good concealed carry pistol that would work for her. the only truly lefty pistols I found were a charter arms revolver and a 1911 that was way way beyond her price range. so lefties out there that have an opinion or people that know lefties? just looking for something that would work best for her, whether that be a lefty gun or ambidextrous gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Aside from reloading... since 99.9% of revolver CCW's don't carry reloads... aren't ALL revolvers "technically" ambidextrous? I have a two shot .357 derringer that I do not carry spare ammo for. I do carry a second (or third) gun though, and at least one of them has reloads. Honestly, why not a S&W 43C .22lr? Sure, it's a little bit pricier that others, but... It's a revolver, controllable, and has 8 rounds! She won't be upset with the performance, and will appreciate the cost and fun to practice. A .22lr at close range will FUK someones world up just fine, and multiply that FUK-Factor x8 and you have a complete scenario. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Any 38+P short barreled Revolver , I say +P only because they are made a little stronger , with the same size spec's , as std 38 special . My Wife's S&W 642 Airweight with internal Hammer is an easy rev. to shot & carry . She loves it , I had to buy her something to get her away from carrying my Colt King Cobra around , that is a Hand Cannon & too valuable for her to carry any way . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 1 hour ago, ARTrooper said: I'm not a lefty but my mother in law is and she was asking if I would find her a good concealed carry pistol that would work for her. the only truly lefty pistols I found were a charter arms revolver and a 1911 that was way way beyond her price range. so lefties out there that have an opinion or people that know lefties? just looking for something that would work best for her, whether that be a lefty gun or ambidextrous gun. Take her shopping, big store with a big selection. She needs something she finds comfortable that she will shoot. I've had plenty of students blast a snubby revolver (someone told them to buy) that never shoot again. Plenty of new firearms semi-auto pistols are fully ambidextrous. The FNH FNS series pistols come with or without manual safeties, duty size or compact, slide stops on both sides. The Ruger SR series are mostly ambidextrous (safeties and magazine releases), .22LR up to .45acp for whatever floats her boat. The Remington R51 had a rough start in 2014, so they stopped production. Getting very good reports on it now, to include a very easy to operate slide and low perceived recoil. Kahr makes good pistols, only the slide stop and trigger to worry about. Walter's CCP is getting good reports, with the mag release being reversable instead of truly ambi. Again, let her try them out and see what fits her hand at the store. Then, if you have a range with rentals nearby, have her try a few. Few things suck worse than spending hundreds of dollars on something you hate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTrooper Posted October 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 yeah, problem is I am not near them, so just trying to do as much research as possible. revolvers don't have to worry about ejecting rounds into a person's face, but if it isn't left handed it is difficult to reload for a lefty I hear. so probably looking more towards a semi-auto with ambi mag release and slide stop. I'm thinking a simple striker fired pistol with no safety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 If your semi-auto is ejecting empties into the shooters face there's a spring or two that need replacement. Unless they are 200 yards away and the brass is coming from mikedaddy's P-Witness 10mm with his handloads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Ok for some reason I can't quote and post?!? I agree with what @planeflyer21 @ARTrooper have her go down to gander (not alone they're jack asses) and have her fondle some. Also Deerfield firearms has rentals and so does a nice range in Milwaukee (I can get you the info if need be). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 I have an XDs 9mm 3.3" (that I shot once, then my brother borrowed it and conveniently forgets to return it for the last 2 or 3 years). It was a great carry gun... still is... just not by me... bastard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 9 hours ago, planeflyer21 said: Unless they are 200 yards away and the brass is coming from mikedaddy's P-Witness 10mm with his handloads. Hell yes! HOT handloads - even though he says "they're warm..." I'm in that club, too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTrooper Posted October 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 lol. shepp, I am gonna have to send my mother in law to you to pick out a gun since I am up here. haha. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikedaddyH Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 27 minutes ago, 98Z5V said: Hell yes! HOT handloads - even though he says "they're warm..." I'm in that club, too... Can I get you whiners some cheese to go with your sour grapes. How about some butter for the 10mm brass burns !¡ ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTrooper Posted October 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 doesn't matter the size of the brass burns, they hurt like a bitch no matter what. I had a .40 go in between my eye protection and my eye a few months ago. I couldn't get it out, finally did and finished my qualifications. but my eye ended up getting swollen shut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikedaddyH Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 I'm bringing all the rest of my hot winter loads of 10mm so I can get rid of it for good ! That 1250 fps to 1300 fps palm stinging stuff. It will not cycle here in the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 3 hours ago, ARTrooper said: doesn't matter the size of the brass burns, they hurt like a bitch no matter what. I had a .40 go in between my eye protection and my eye a few months ago. I couldn't get it out, finally did and finished my qualifications. but my eye ended up getting swollen shut. That's when you pull a David Caruso: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 6 hours ago, ARTrooper said: lol. shepp, I am gonna have to send my mother in law to you to pick out a gun since I am up here. haha. :P Well looks like your going on a roadie my friend. I was in there before they remodeled and this older guy was looking at hand guns all the sudden I hear the guy behind the counter say "if you don't know what your looking for why are you wasting my time". Typical big box store bull shit, counter guy was probably pissed he wasn't back at home playing call of duty. The older guy was just looking to get some questions answered about CC, I felt bad for him. i like my XDs too, mine is a .45 tho, she would probably fair better with the 9mm lol. My buddy got his wife a little glock .380 she's got little hands and has a hard time pulling the slide back on a lot of guns, but she can operate that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikedaddyH Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 1 hour ago, shepp said: i like my XDs too, mine is a .45 tho, she would probably fair better with the 9mm lol. My buddy got his wife a little glock .380 she's got little hands and has a hard time pulling the slide back on a lot of guns, but she can operate that one. My girls like the grip and feel of the XD but they don't like the spappy recoil of the 40s&w. And to contrast that they like the 9mm Kahr ,"Big time" ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 5 hours ago, MikedaddyH said: My girls like the grip and feel of the XD but they don't like the spappy recoil of the 40s&w. And to contrast that they like the 9mm Kahr ,"Big time" ! Those steel Kahrs are quite enjoyable to shoot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikedaddyH Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 1 hour ago, planeflyer21 said: Those steel Kahrs are quite enjoyable to shoot! Half steel. Composite lower with steel inserts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 As a lefty never had a problem with any pistol flinging brass at me.SBR's are another thing as well as the Tavor. For a novice shooter semi-auto's require a little more work [as in malfunction remediation] tap, rack, and clearing a stove pipe. Being a mechanical device anything is possible. A revolver with at least a 4" barrel and a hammer for eliminating the long trigger pull would be helpful. Ruger's revolvers are suppose to have an easy trigger pull. Ruger has good products for the money. Just my 2 mags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 3 hours ago, MikedaddyH said: Half steel. Composite lower with steel inserts. Those are the most popular models, the P-series. Hunh. All your pistols are some kind of P-series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikedaddyH Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 4 hours ago, planeflyer21 said: Those are the most popular models, the P-series. Hunh. All your pistols are some kind of P-series. P's and M's oh well ! I guess the XD doesn't count. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 (edited) 7 hours ago, MikedaddyH said: P's and M's oh well ! I guess the XD doesn't count. Everyone knows those are all P. Nothing but P all over them: thin P, fat P, enhanced grippable gen 2 P, interchangeable P. Sounds like a porn genre. Edit: Forgot about the one for those folks who aren't quite sure about P, the safety P. Scared of P with no safety but not three foot double headed jelly dongs. Edited October 23, 2016 by planeflyer21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikedaddyH Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 6 minutes ago, planeflyer21 said: Everyone knows those are all P. Nothing but P all over them: thin P, fat P, enhanced grippable gen 2 P, interchangeable P. Sounds like a porn genre. Edit: Forgot about the one for those folks who aren't quite sure about P, the safety P. Scared of P with no safety but not three foot double headed jelly dongs. Wait a minute. It was a two foot long black double headed dong ! Story not to follow. Last anniversary gift ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
392heminut Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 My wife is a lefty and recently decided she wanted to get back into shooting USPSA with me when I told her about the new 'Carry Optics' division. She tried a few different pistols and really likes the Smith M&P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 2 hours ago, 392heminut said: My wife is a lefty and recently decided she wanted to get back into shooting USPSA with me... That scares me, brother - she's mean enough as-is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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