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I have been a shooter for sometime but never carried on a regular basis. Although I do have a lifetime permit I never saw the need until a a unfortunate event about 6 months ago that made me realize I needed to take better steps to protect my wife and myself. Most of the hand guns I owned were not pieces that I could conceal (1911, Browning Hi-power) on my frame (5'10, 175). So I went out and bought myself a Glock 19 that I have been extremely happy with.
My wife was not at all opposed to me carrying however she never expressed any interest in it her self even though she has gone to the range with me quite a bit and enjoys shooting. Well, about two weeks ago she came to me and said that she wanted to take the plunge. Meth use and production is on the rise and she doesnt feel safe with just pepper spray.
She picked her permit up on friday and I told her I would take her to the gun store on sunday and buy her one pistol of her choosing. After saying that I thought to my self "Better make sure I have room on the visa..." She had spent the last week doing a LOT of research (Which I was proud of her for).
We walked into the gunstore and I turned her loose. She picked up probably 15 differnt pistols. She did a great job getting a feel for what would be comfortable for HER as opposed to what she thought I would tell her to get. I kept my mouth shut for the most part only offering a bit of advice on what I know about quality and customer service of the companies and such.
She settled on a Ruger LPC. After the papperwork was filled out (and about a hour of trying on holsters) we were on our way to the range. She put about 200 rounds through the gun and I put about 50 through. After the session I have to say that I am SERIOUSLY impressed with LCP and I will be picking one up for myself for those time that I dont want to carry my Glock 19. Honestly, I might buy two. One for me and one to have for the area of the house we are in the most.
It was reliable, accurate for what it is and extremely easy to conceal with a pocket holster or iwb holster. Also, at 300.00 it doesnt break the bank. And above all else it makes her feel a lot safer because she can defend her self if need be and not rely on me. All in all, it was a good day.
By the way, first post! Greetings all! I've been reading the forums here since I started carrying but didn't want to post till I got a feel for the place. Figured my wifes first pistol was a good a reason as any
My wife was not at all opposed to me carrying however she never expressed any interest in it her self even though she has gone to the range with me quite a bit and enjoys shooting. Well, about two weeks ago she came to me and said that she wanted to take the plunge. Meth use and production is on the rise and she doesnt feel safe with just pepper spray.
She picked her permit up on friday and I told her I would take her to the gun store on sunday and buy her one pistol of her choosing. After saying that I thought to my self "Better make sure I have room on the visa..." She had spent the last week doing a LOT of research (Which I was proud of her for).
We walked into the gunstore and I turned her loose. She picked up probably 15 differnt pistols. She did a great job getting a feel for what would be comfortable for HER as opposed to what she thought I would tell her to get. I kept my mouth shut for the most part only offering a bit of advice on what I know about quality and customer service of the companies and such.
She settled on a Ruger LPC. After the papperwork was filled out (and about a hour of trying on holsters) we were on our way to the range. She put about 200 rounds through the gun and I put about 50 through. After the session I have to say that I am SERIOUSLY impressed with LCP and I will be picking one up for myself for those time that I dont want to carry my Glock 19. Honestly, I might buy two. One for me and one to have for the area of the house we are in the most.
It was reliable, accurate for what it is and extremely easy to conceal with a pocket holster or iwb holster. Also, at 300.00 it doesnt break the bank. And above all else it makes her feel a lot safer because she can defend her self if need be and not rely on me. All in all, it was a good day.
By the way, first post! Greetings all! I've been reading the forums here since I started carrying but didn't want to post till I got a feel for the place. Figured my wifes first pistol was a good a reason as any
