New girl debating to purchase and carry in GA

[enigmaone]

Howdy!

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[eagle5]

Welcome from Pennsylvania.

[raevan]

Welcome from Washington State.

[Cap'n]

Welcome from Tennessee! The Sig 239 is an excellent firearm and 9mm is a very effective round especially using +p ammo.

[xd.40sub]

welcome aboard and have fun shopping for your pistol. I have a few but it's always fun to look at what is out there

[rabywk]

Welcome from IL

[nn]

Welcome aboard

[Bark'n]

Welcome!

I hope you find this to be a friendly and informative place to spend some spare time!

Always happy to have new members and I hope you choose to contribute here with us. Lots of lively debate!

Sounds like you have narrowed down your quest for a good defenive gun and of all you have listed, each one is a fine weapon.

As another poster stated, don't worry about getting one that turns out not to be the one you like best! Guns really hold their value and you should be able to sell it without problems if you don't like it!

For me, it's an extremely rare day that I'll get rid of one. If it turns out to be one that doesn't fit me or something I usually will just keep it and acquire a new one!

Buying guns can get to be a habit if you aren't careful!

I hope you come to really enjoy shooting like the rest of us. Not only is it a fun and relaxing sport, but it's one that can be used to directly save your life or that of a loved one some day!

[havegunjoe]

Last Saturday, my husband took me Skeet Shooting with a 20 gauge, it was fun, but painful so not really a new hobby for me. Today we went to an all day three class thing where we learned gun safety, got to shoot various guns, and learned basics about concealed weapons carrying. I loved it! I have always wanted a gun for my safety, but kinda been scared of them. After learning so much I feel much more enthusiastic about the idea. Of all the guns that I shot today I really liked a Sig, which I think was the Sig Sauer p239... and even more than anything the S&W 3913LS. It was fabulous. So now... I'm researching... I have been reading and have heard more about the Sig Sauer p239, S&W 3913LS, and the S&W 908S. I really would love to hear any suggestions and thoughts. I tried revolvers too, but the grip and snap was just so much better on the two pistols. I also tried 22s, (as stated) the 9mms, 38 specials, 40s, and 45s... The 9mm is definitely my preference.

You only shoot one shot at a time. The two you sometimes shoot in Skeet can be a lot for a beginner. The pain comes from not having the gun firmly planted into your shoulder. If it is off a little or not firm you get a good jolt. Add a second one right away from Skeet and that can be a lot. Concentrate on keeping it firmly planted.

As for handguns just try as many different ones as you can. I'd recommend 9mm or .380. If you are looking for a carry gun you will trade lite and concealable for some ease of shooting. It's hard to conceal a big, heavy gun but the lite ones are harder to handle when shooting. You need to try many to determine what works.

[Rob72]

Hi, cb! That 239 would be a hard-to-beat "first gun"!

[tegemu]

Welcome Cherry. Check out www.corneredcat.com , a website by a woman for women and she is one savvy lady. You will find a ton of good info on her site.

[mcp1810]

Welcome! And may I add....

SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG......
I just happen to love my Sigs!

[deadeye111]

Welcome from SE Missouri.

[64zebra]

Welcome from Texas!

sounds to me that you're off to a great start trying out a lot of different weapons and calibers, thats the way to do it!
get something that you can 1) handle, 2) shoot great, and 3) that YOU picked out, not someone else!

good luck