Best concealed carry options for women?

[RamboMambo]

What are some of your/your wife’s favorite handguns for concealed carry? Trying to weigh the options for what to get my wife.

 

[JBP55]

Sig P365.

 

[Bdot556]

Personally my wife loves her ruger ec9s its the cheapest gun we have, i did put the short action trigger in it for her and she loves it she usually carries it with the flush mag…side note out of all the guns ive had this is one of the few that eats every type of ammo flawlessly despite being the lowest price gun ive ever bought ($200)

 

[RamboMambo]

Sig P365.

Seems like quite a popular option. I played with one the other day at the gun shop and wasn’t too fond of it. My carry is a P320 but we have the option to carry P365. I want to try to shoot it and see if I can grow more fond of it, as well as let my wife shoot it and see if she likes it.

 

[RamboMambo]

Personally my wife loves her ruger ec9s its the cheapest gun we have, i did put the short action trigger in it for her and she loves it she usually carries it with the flush mag…side note out of all the guns ive had this is one of the few that eats every type of ammo flawlessly despite being the lowest price gun ive ever bought ($200)

I was looking at these for my wife. I like the size of them and they look like they are pretty solid. I’m going to have her shoot it at the range and see what she thinks.

 

[Jstudz220]

Bring your wife to a gun range that rents guns to shoot and let her pick what she likes. A man trying to pick a gun for his wife almost never works out the way it’s intended.

 

[RamboMambo]

Bring your wife to a gun range that rents guns to shoot and let her pick what she likes. A man trying to pick a gun for his wife almost never works out the way it’s intended.

We are going to go in a couple weeks when we are moved back home. I was just seeing what the popular opinions were.

 

[machinedrummer]

Does she have any female friends that currently carry. Maybe they can get together, see some options and do a range day. My wife prefers the Ruger LCR 357. It’s loaded with Hornady .38 light recoil. If I use it for house carry, walking etc… it’s loaded with full power .357.

 

[RamboMambo]

Does she have any female friends that currently carry. Maybe they can get together, see some options and do a range day. My wife prefers the Ruger LCR 357. It’s loaded with Hornady .38 light recoil. If I use it for house carry, walking etc… it’s loaded with full power .357.

I don’t think any of her friends carry. But I’m certainly going to have her try out the Rugers to see how she likes them.

 

[e30andrew]

I've heard the M&P Shield EZ is a great option for a lot of women. My wife hasn't carried one, but really liked how it felt in the hand and how easy the slide was to rack when we were checking it out at the shop recently. I can tell you that my wife does not like shooting my LCP lol; it is very small and concealable, but quite snappy, especially without the +1 extension. The Glock 42 also seems like another good option if you don't mind 380.

 

[RamboMambo]

I've heard the M&P Shield EZ is a great option for a lot of women. My wife hasn't carried one, but really liked how it felt in the hand and how easy the slide was to rack when we were checking it out at the shop recently. I can tell you that my wife does not like shooting my LCP lol; it is very small and concealable, but quite snappy, especially without the +1 extension. The Glock 42 also seems like another good option if you don't mind 380.

I’ll get her to check that one out as well. I’m shooting for a 9mm since ammo is cheaper and easier to find in my area. I like the 43 for her but she didn’t seem to care for it much.

 

[dantheman]

My wife doesn't carry very often but when she does it's her P365 .

 

[RamboMambo]

My wife doesn't carry very often but when she does it's her P365 .

Thanks for the input!

 

[WhereIsIt?]

FRC in baton rouge has 2 women instructors that would be happy to help her out. They also have lady's nights. I forgot what night it is. I'm sure it's on their facebook page or just give them a call.

 

[RamboMambo]

FRC in baton rouge has 2 women instructors that would be happy to help her out. They also have lady's nights. I forgot what night it is. I'm sure it's on their facebook page or just give them a call.

Thanks! That’s where I was planning to take her actually in a couple weeks when we get home. Seems like one of the better ranges in south LA.

 

[e30andrew]

I’ll get her to check that one out as well. I’m shooting for a 9mm since ammo is cheaper and easier to find in my area. I like the 43 for her but she didn’t seem to care for it much.

43 is a great choice. Of all our pistols my wife enjoys shooting my 43x the most, and is the most accurate with it.

 

[Toddkay]

I've heard the M&P Shield EZ is a great option for a lot of women. My wife hasn't carried one, but really liked how it felt in the hand and how easy the slide was to rack when we were checking it out at the shop recently. I can tell you that my wife does not like shooting my LCP lol; it is very small and concealable, but quite snappy, especially without the +1 extension. The Glock 42 also seems like another good option if you don't mind 380.

The S&W Equalizer is another great choice. It has the same EZ rack technology as the Shield EZ. But what makes it even better to me is the barrel on the Equalizer is a half inch longer than the Shield. Helps with reducing recoil and making it more accurate. But iT still conceals completely and comfortably.

 

[340six]

I’ll get her to check that one out as well. I’m shooting for a 9mm since ammo is cheaper and easier to find in my area. I like the 43 for her but she didn’t seem to care for it much.

Wife hates the Glock triggers
She also dislikes DAO guns

 

[Cbt]

I've had instruction from two of the FRC ladies: Rin and Ms. Chin. Both are good, but different demeanors & styles, so find which is best For Your Wife and let them work through this process with her. You will BOTH be happier that way.

I have UNsuccessfully picked 3 guns for my wife ... now just waiting for her to recover from some med issues to go to FRC and do exactly what I suggested above. grin.

 

[krotsman]

One of the most common issues I have seen with women is difficulty racking the slide on a pistol. I think the Walther CCP .380 has really light slide pull that women tend to like. Or look at revolvers...