Drewhop Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 What is a good durable acurate gun. Of course it also has to look pretty. Inexpensive would also be a plus. Just getting some ideas. Took her out to go shooting today and got her hooked. Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew2o2 Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 Ruger 10/22 for rifle. .22 caliber Mossberg 500 in 20 or 12. Walther P22 or Ruger Mark series .22 caliber SKS is a good rifle. Its not pretty but its cheap and ammo is cheap by rifle standards and it has very little recoil. My Yugo sks shoots 10 shots i can cover with a quarter at 50 yds with me leaning on a table. sks is 7.62*39mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew2o2 Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 Describe what you shoot what ranges you go to. Does your wife have long or short arms? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 Lol, I took my wife shooting today for the first time with her first handgun. Ruger .357 Magnum revolver. She put them right through the middle at 15 yards after 30 minutes of practice, using the "defensive" rounds. It looks pretty too with the polished stainless and 6" barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew2o2 Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 .357 might be a little scary for a novice shooter. Ive never actually shoot one with a 6 inch barrel, hows the recoil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 It's not scary, she's about as novice as you get. She's only shot rifles previous to today (yesterday now). The recoil wasn't bad at all for her. I started her on .38 rounds, then weaned her from those to the 119 grain .357s to the defense rounds. It was all cake. How about you take her to the range and rent her one, then run through the same practice I did with my wife? EDIT: Better yet, we can all meet one day and you can use ours if you're free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew2o2 Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 I would be down for meeting up at the delaware range on 229 off at 23. I can bring a mossberg 500 12ga and a sks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 We hit Blackwing today, so we'll be going back there. It's off of US36 in Delaware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew2o2 Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 I know where blackwing is, its not far from my school. Blackwing=expensive. 229 shootguns are free and rifles and handguns are $5.00 for the whole day. Plus its outdoor and safety is a concern but there not as uptight as blackwing is, i stopped going there when they upped trap/skeet round pricing to 7.50. 229 is up 23 probably 10 miles past 36. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewhop Posted November 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 I went out to the parents house in Marion and let her shoot a Ruger 22 LR she enjoyed it. It was not planned so didnt have ammo for any of my other guns with me. I have a 45 cal hand gun but think it might be little to big for a starter handgun. I would be interested in going to a range on a sunday to do a little shooting. Think i might go to a gun store tomorrow and have her hold a few see what feels comfortable for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 I have a hookup at Blackwing, and the facility is nice. Worth the drive, IMO. However, the in-laws also own 30 acres in Hocking Hills if you'd like to go that route as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 Starter Handgun: For plinking and fun: Ruger Single Six - Reason - cheap to shoot, VERY accurate For Self Defense and self protection: Any 2"-3" small frame revolver in .357 - Reason - 38 Special can be use to get used to the gun, and for inexpensive practice. Carry the full power loads for use. A longer Barrel will help to tame the recoil. :thumbup: KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/evan938/DSC01508.jpg?t=1187739250 got this on sale at vances a few months ago w/ 3 17 round magazines for 299+tax. i think even not on sale, theyre only ~379. solid gun. 9mm rounds super cheap (get 50 for 7-8$ on sale, and walmart usually has the same winchester rounds in a 100pk for 13$). ive taken my g/f to shoot it, as well as both of my brothers, my brothers g/f, and they all loved it. also, its very lightweight, and can be disassembled for cleaning in <10 seconds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 got this on sale at vances a few months ago w/ 3 17 round magazines for 299+tax. i think even not on sale, theyre only ~379. solid gun. 9mm rounds super cheap (get 50 for 7-8$ on sale, and walmart usually has the same winchester rounds in a 100pk for 13$). ive taken my g/f to shoot it, as well as both of my brothers, my brothers g/f, and they all loved it. also, its very lightweight, and can be disassembled for cleaning in <10 seconds thats also a Glock knock off that S&W was sued over so you know its a good gun. i have a Walther PPKS .380 that i'll be selling here in the next week or so. its a nice small gun. let me know the next time everyone one is going to the range and i can bring it along with my to fav toys. AR-15 and Glock 22. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 However, the in-laws also own 30 acres in Hocking Hills if you'd like to go that route as well. if you go there let me know, i can show you some cool shit to try that most people are afraid to to with a gun. i know you'd be up for that though. hmm.....30 acres......propain tank.......hmm..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 thats also a Glock knock off that S&W was sued over so you know its a good gun. i did read that on one of the SW forums. apparently, they just milled something down like .030" so it was technically different its a great gun. i already love it after putting ~200 rounds thru it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 no there are alot of similer things. they were sued because how close in design they are not just the one change. you can put the S&W slide on my Glock, it won't fire but thats kinda odd how it will fit. only 200 rounds? i easily have 15,000 at least through mine. my gun did brake once though. me and Ttemper where at the range and my slide wouldn't lock back anymore when i was out of ammo. there were 2 pins that broke and fell out, even broken that weapon never stopped fireing. that made me feel real good so i know that that thing will always work when i need it too broken parts or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LJ Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/evan938/DSC01508.jpg?t=1187739250 got this on sale at vances a few months ago w/ 3 17 round magazines for 299+tax. i think even not on sale, theyre only ~379. solid gun. 9mm rounds super cheap (get 50 for 7-8$ on sale, and walmart usually has the same winchester rounds in a 100pk for 13$). ive taken my g/f to shoot it, as well as both of my brothers, my brothers g/f, and they all loved it. also, its very lightweight, and can be disassembled for cleaning in <10 seconds I was just about to suggest this gun, or even better look for a used police carry S&W 9mm that was a female officer's. My gf has one and I have shot it a few times, very accurate and lightweight. It is also balanced very well so the noticeable recoil for a new shooter isn't as abrupt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 I was just about to suggest this gun, or even better look for a used police carry S&W 9mm that was a female officer's. My gf has one and I have shot it a few times, very accurate and lightweight. It is also balanced very well so the noticeable recoil for a new shooter isn't as abrupt How can you tell if a police trade-in was used by a female officer? KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 no there are alot of similer things. they were sued because how close in design they are not just the one change. you can put the S&W slide on my Glock, it won't fire but thats kinda odd how it will fit. only 200 rounds? i easily have 15,000 at least through mine. my gun did brake once though. me and Ttemper where at the range and my slide wouldn't lock back anymore when i was out of ammo. there were 2 pins that broke and fell out, even broken that weapon never stopped fireing. that made me feel real good so i know that that thing will always work when i need it too broken parts or not. you know, i did see when my sister was done firing, it was back in position and didnt lock back. i figured she had 1 left, told her to fire it again, but nothing happened. it didnt happen again, but ill have to watch for it when im back out shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangsn95gt Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 i just got my mom a taurus PT24/7 40 cal it came with 2 15 round mags and lifetime repair warranty a vances for 439.99+ tax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 How can you tell if a police trade-in was used by a female officer? KillJoy Smaller frame and lighter... it is just what they call them in the circle of people I shoot with... you can ask for the police trade ins and basically tell by the smaller size, lighter weight and smaller grips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 lol at the thought of my wife even holding a gun, let alone firing one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 i just got my mom a taurus PT24/7 40 cal it came with 2 15 round mags and lifetime repair warranty a vances for 439.99+ tax that was the other gun i looked at. fit my hand much better, but i didnt like the fact it was much heavier than then sigma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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