New gun for the wife

LMmarine86 · November 3rd, 2009, 02:48 PM

Alright, so i figured i would get some of ya'lls opinions.

I'm looking into getting my wife a new gun for CC. She finally jumped on the bandwaggon and got her permit. She insists on her gun being pink. I have looked into a few types of guns and now have narrowed it down to two.

Charter Arms Pink Lady
OR
Charter Arms Pink Lady DOA

Both are .38's. She will be carrying it in her purse mostly so i figured the DOA is better since the the hammer is concealed. Anyone have any experience with these two revolvers? I have only ever owned Glocks, Buretta's and S&W's... No knowledge with Charter Arms. How are they?

I appreciate any and all input.

Colby

Treo · November 3rd, 2009, 02:51 PM

My opinion is that you take your wife down to the gunshop and you let her handle several fireams and make her own(so long as she doesn't choose Jiminez or any variation there of) choice as to what firearm she carries

pax · November 3rd, 2009, 03:14 PM

You could buy a good steel Smith&Wesson j-frame and add a Hogue grip:

Hogue link

Or if she wanted a lightweight j-frame (not recommended unless she's already an experienced shooter) you can buy those directly from S&W with pink grips.

If she doesn't already have her heart set on a revolver, there's also the Julie Golob special M&P, a semi-auto with interchangeable pink grip panels and a breast cancer awareness ribbon it it.

Probably lots more out there.

pax

tpurdin · November 3rd, 2009, 03:16 PM

I bought a charter arms 38 revolver from a friend for $150 along time ago, I shot it several times and never had any problems with it, however I do not know much about them and do not know if they are an overall good company or not, I sold the gun to my cousin 2 years ago for the same price i bought it for, but if your looking for a pink gun smith n wesson makes a pink 38 as well. get her a glock and paint or dye the frame pink :)

BlueNinjaGo · November 3rd, 2009, 03:19 PM

I'd let her fire a .38 snubbie before laying down the cash for one... This gentleman was nice enough to let me try out his LCR at the range, and after watching me fire it, the g/f wouldn't try. It was only her 2nd time to the range though...

If you can rent/borrow one (or something simliar) i'd recommend that.

LMmarine86 · November 3rd, 2009, 03:30 PM

I probably should have elaborated more i guess. haha. We have actually looked into a bunch of different guns. These are the two she is torn between. I have already had her fire them and she loves them both.

tpurdin- I would def'n paint a glock pink for her except she hates shooting mine (which is exactly why im gettting her her own gun). The glock is perfectly fine for me, concealable and all. She doesnt think it would be good in her U-haul-on-a-rope she calls a purse.

I'm mainly trying to get opinions from the women that carry these and the people that have owned Charter Arms weapons.

Thanks for all your replies though!

marengofire · November 3rd, 2009, 03:33 PM

I would have her shoot some different semiauto .380 or 9mm, as well as some .38 revolvers and see which one she feels more comfortable shooting. Just my 2 cents.

LMmarine86 · November 3rd, 2009, 03:40 PM

She has shot more guns than most of the Marines i work with. Im not concerned about if she can handle the .38, because i know she can. Im really just trying to see if anyone has an opinion on the actual maker and those types of guns.

Thanks

Stevew · November 3rd, 2009, 03:53 PM

If those are the two she has narrowed it down to I would go with the shrouded hammer version (DAO). I have never owned a Charter arms. For revolvers I tend to gravitate towards S&W and Ruger or used Colt. I agree with Pax. I would look at a stainless J frame, plus I would check out the Ruger SP. The light weight alloy frame or LCR are little nicer to carry, but I my opinion not nearly as enjoyable to shoot and I buy guns to shoot.

TX-JB · November 3rd, 2009, 08:00 PM

For purse carry I would recommend the DAO model, especially if the hammer is bobbed...

November 3rd, 2009, 02:48 PM	#1
LMmarine86 New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 14	New gun for the wife Alright, so i figured i would get some of ya'lls opinions. I'm looking into getting my wife a new gun for CC. She finally jumped on the bandwaggon and got her permit. She insists on her gun being pink. I have looked into a few types of guns and now have narrowed it down to two. Charter Arms Pink Lady OR Charter Arms Pink Lady DOA Both are .38's. She will be carrying it in her purse mostly so i figured the DOA is better since the the hammer is concealed. Anyone have any experience with these two revolvers? I have only ever owned Glocks, Buretta's and S&W's... No knowledge with Charter Arms. How are they? I appreciate any and all input. Colby

November 3rd, 2009, 03:14 PM	#3
pax Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: WA state Posts: 341	You could buy a good steel Smith&Wesson j-frame and add a Hogue grip: Hogue link Or if she wanted a lightweight j-frame (not recommended unless she's already an experienced shooter) you can buy those directly from S&W with pink grips. If she doesn't already have her heart set on a revolver, there's also the Julie Golob special M&P, a semi-auto with interchangeable pink grip panels and a breast cancer awareness ribbon it it. Probably lots more out there. pax __________________ Managing Editor of Concealed Carry Magazine My website: Cornered Cat Buy my book! Lessons from Armed America, with Mark Walters

November 3rd, 2009, 03:19 PM	#5
BlueNinjaGo Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 260	I'd let her fire a .38 snubbie before laying down the cash for one... This gentleman was nice enough to let me try out his LCR at the range, and after watching me fire it, the g/f wouldn't try. It was only her 2nd time to the range though... If you can rent/borrow one (or something simliar) i'd recommend that. __________________ Bersa Thunder .380 cc Springfield XD 9mm sc

November 3rd, 2009, 03:53 PM	#9
Stevew Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mississippi Posts: 321	If those are the two she has narrowed it down to I would go with the shrouded hammer version (DAO). I have never owned a Charter arms. For revolvers I tend to gravitate towards S&W and Ruger or used Colt. I agree with Pax. I would look at a stainless J frame, plus I would check out the Ruger SP. The light weight alloy frame or LCR are little nicer to carry, but I my opinion not nearly as enjoyable to shoot and I buy guns to shoot. __________________ Glock 22, GP100, S&W mod 60, Colt Delta Elite, Colt Govt 380, Ruger Single Six, Ruger Bearcat, Colt New Police

November 3rd, 2009, 08:00 PM	#10
TX-JB VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 3,146	For purse carry I would recommend the DAO model, especially if the hammer is bobbed... __________________ *"We're in Texas....Things are different here."* *NRA Life Member*

November 3rd, 2009, 02:51 PM	#2
Treo Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 94	My opinion is that you take your wife down to the gunshop and you let her handle several fireams and make her own(so long as she doesn't choose Jiminez or any variation there of) choice as to what firearm she carries

November 3rd, 2009, 03:16 PM	#4
tpurdin Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: cincinnati Posts: 90	I bought a charter arms 38 revolver from a friend for $150 along time ago, I shot it several times and never had any problems with it, however I do not know much about them and do not know if they are an overall good company or not, I sold the gun to my cousin 2 years ago for the same price i bought it for, but if your looking for a pink gun smith n wesson makes a pink 38 as well. get her a glock and paint or dye the frame pink :)

November 3rd, 2009, 03:30 PM	#6
LMmarine86 New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 14	I probably should have elaborated more i guess. haha. We have actually looked into a bunch of different guns. These are the two she is torn between. I have already had her fire them and she loves them both. tpurdin- I would def'n paint a glock pink for her except she hates shooting mine (which is exactly why im gettting her her own gun). The glock is perfectly fine for me, concealable and all. She doesnt think it would be good in her U-haul-on-a-rope she calls a purse. I'm mainly trying to get opinions from the women that carry these and the people that have owned Charter Arms weapons. Thanks for all your replies though!

November 3rd, 2009, 03:33 PM	#7
marengofire Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 41	I would have her shoot some different semiauto .380 or 9mm, as well as some .38 revolvers and see which one she feels more comfortable shooting. Just my 2 cents.

November 3rd, 2009, 03:40 PM	#8
LMmarine86 New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 14	She has shot more guns than most of the Marines i work with. Im not concerned about if she can handle the .38, because i know she can. Im really just trying to see if anyone has an opinion on the actual maker and those types of guns. Thanks

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