The Girls With Guns Thread!

[Beth Andrea]

I was expecting ladies with buff biceps. I'm mildly disappointed 

Don't own a firearm yet, not psychologically stable enough to trust myself with one. This may be a good place to ask for advice for when I can be trusted though.

I have muscular and neurological damage to my right hand from a freak accident that led to hospital staff having to dig glass out of a wound half an inch deep. My weight limit on that arm is about five pounds now - the wrist gives out in what I can only describe as an explosion of pain and stiffness if I exceed that amount. I'm not too bothered by it, being a leftie, but I know that most readily available semi-automatic handguns are right-hand eject, meaning that if I used one with my left hand, I'd get a smoking hot shell thrown out at me. Found that out the hard way with my dad's 1911 Combat Commander. I feel like I'm limited to revolvers, but even then I fire two-handed, so I have to watch the recoil to avoid injuring myself again. My question is, what's a good caliber for a revolver? One that I can use with one hand without any trouble if needed, but won't kick hard enough to hurt me if I use both hands? My dad and uncle suggested a .38 Special, but that's a bit...small...for my tastes. I was considering a .357, personally, but I don't really know - the only weapons I've ever used were a bolt-action .22 long rifle and the 1911 mentioned above. That .45 hurts, definitely.

I had a 9mm 1911 years ago, and it ejected shells directly to my forehead. No other semi-auto has done that, including 2 1911's in .45 I've owned. Neither of my Glocks do that, they eject about 90° to the right.

Revolvers, of course, do not eject, and tend to be lighter in case you have to use your off hand. I'd suggest a .38 because as long as you can shoot it without crippling pain, you would still be in the fight. With a stronger cartridge the pain from practice shooting may cause you to hesitate from using it when needed...or shooting more if needed. I know one can hot-load .38's beyond factory loads (factory is less than possible because the 38 was originally a black powder caliber, so there are older guns that are made for the lower pressures of BP...modern revolvers are a lot stronger.)

[KristinaM]

No pics at the moment, but I've got two Springfield XD-S pistols, an all black one in .45 and a bi-tone in 9mm.  Couple of random shotguns and a scoped Ruger 10/22 takedown.

Hopefully the Springfield's will conceal nicely in girl clothes. They were pretty easy to hide as a guy. I'm pretty small framed and only 5'6".

[Zumbagirl]

One of the problems I have come across is the art of concealment for women. It's a tougher nut to crack than you might think. I keep thinking about getting a flash bang holster for the summer, but then I sit back and think, maybe not. This girl "faliaphotography" has a great youtube channel on conceal carry holsters and the problems that women face. There is also tactissy as well. She has a lot of great reviews on guns that are good for women. There are a lot of options for women clothing that help prevent printing. It just takes some studying. So far I have not gone all crazy on holsters and am keeping it simple for the time being.

[ainsley]

One of the problems I have come across is the art of concealment for women. It's a tougher nut to crack than you might think. I keep thinking about getting a flash bang holster for the summer, but then I sit back and think, maybe not. This girl "faliaphotography" has a great youtube channel on conceal carry holsters and the problems that women face. There is also tactissy as well. She has a lot of great reviews on guns that are good for women. There are a lot of options for women clothing that help prevent printing. It just takes some studying. So far I have not gone all crazy on holsters and am keeping it simple for the time being.

One I am interested in and considering for concealment is: http://www.deneadams.com/

[iKate]

I think I just got a little excited!

Korean M1 Garands are going to be imported by dealers soon, and here's the really good part - they will be priced as low as $220!

Wow!!!

[iKate]

However the bad news is that there will be no M1 Carbines, because supposedly they accept "high capacity" magazines.

Oh well, can't own one anyway, not as long as I live in NJ.

[KristinaM]

One I am interested in and considering for concealment is: http://www.deneadams.com/

Hey, that's pretty awesome!  I was looking for a corset too.

[Snöfrost]

I've fired the Swedish AK4 (7,62x51) and it has a pretty nice kickback. You cannot fire it in auto, unless you're a giant. That's everything I ever fired with live ammo in my life.

[iKate]

I need a corset and a garter belt holster. Gun goddess has some good stuff.

[Beth Andrea]

I've fired the Swedish AK4 (7,62x51) and it has a pretty nice kickback. You cannot fire it in auto, unless you're a giant. That's everything I ever fired with live ammo in my life.

Two words: bump fire

[Zumbagirl]

I think I just got a little excited!

Korean M1 Garands are going to be imported by dealers soon, and here's the really good part - they will be priced as low as $220!

Wow!!!

Wow that's pretty amazing. There are some amazing military surplus guns washing up on american shores lately. I am currently thinking I want to get a Mosin Nagant just because, honestly, it's a cool looking rifle and an amazing piece of history. There are also Swiss K31 bolt action rifles and of course every eastern european version of the AK47. Mine comes from Romania The prices are pretty good too although the quality is lacking. Comparing the AK to the AR I know isn't fair, but the manufacturing quality of my Smith & Wesson branded rifle is light years ahead of what came out of eastern europe.

You should visit the Springfield Armory sometime if you want to know everything there is to know about an M1. You can see where Garand himself sat and designed the rifle that would bear his name.

[Zumbagirl]

Two words: bump fire

bump fire = spray and pray lol

There is an interesting video online of a guy called IraqVeteran888 (I think) and Jerry Miculek doing a side by side test, bump fire vs skill of semi-automatic. Jerry is just incredible.

[iKate]

Wow that's pretty amazing. There are some amazing military surplus guns washing up on american shores lately. I am currently thinking I want to get a Mosin Nagant just because, honestly, it's a cool looking rifle and an amazing piece of history. There are also Swiss K31 bolt action rifles and of course every eastern european version of the AK47. Mine comes from Romania The prices are pretty good too although the quality is lacking. Comparing the AK to the AR I know isn't fair, but the manufacturing quality of my Smith & Wesson branded rifle is light years ahead of what came out of eastern europe.

You should visit the Springfield Armory sometime if you want to know everything there is to know about an M1. You can see where Garand himself sat and designed the rifle that would bear his name.

I wanted to buy a mosin but never really got around to it. They are less than $200 though. One warning though, the recoil is pretty bad. But like that other famous soviet gun (the AK 47) they are tough as nails.

[Zumbagirl]

I wanted to buy a mosin but never really got around to it. They are less than $200 though. One warning though, the recoil is pretty bad. But like that other famous soviet gun (the AK 47) they are tough as nails.

I went to the range on Sunday and a very nice gentleman let me try an assortment of his guns. The one I was the most interested in was his Mosin. He had an original sniper scope from WW2 complete with the hammer and sickle slightly worn but still visible printed on the scope. It was an amazing piece of history and to be able to hold it in my hands and actually fire it beats 100 days of staring through items behind glass at a museum. I ended up talking to him for a quite a while about the gun and it's possible history, since it was WW2 vintage. It does kick like a mule and he had a shoulder pad on it since the rifle has steel plate on the end of the stock. It was amazingly powerful for a rifle and has incredible range. I should wouldn't want to be downwind of that rifle, that's for sure. The AK is sloppy and the barrel wobble, the Mosin is definitely delivering power.

[Mickie]

I think I just got a little excited!

Korean M1 Garands are going to be imported by dealers soon, and here's the really good part - they will be priced as low as $220!

Wow!!!

Also for $220... The hi-point 995ts! Ugly but rugged. And legal in MA! I may be contemplating saving my pennies...

[Beth Andrea]

Mosin, AK, AR...

What are their traits?

[iKate]

Mosin, AK, AR...

What are their traits?

Hehehe I enjoyed that. And yes, it's true! Lol

[Zumbagirl]

Mosin, AK, AR...

What are their traits?

Omigod that was so true. It really made me laugh. I have seen people pay $600 for an AR and then proceed to put $1000+ of optics on it. In the end they have these $3k rifles that to be honest look a little silly. The thing that made me laugh the hardest is something I did right after bringing my AR home, still new mind you, and cleaning with the special oil and a special infused cleaning cloth.

[rachel89]

I have a Mosinka, a 10-22, I used to have a handgun, but it was terrible for concealment and I needed money.  I want to get a Ruger LC-9 when I am in better financial shape, and a semi auto IMI Galil eventually (I like firearms, but fixing the whole facial hair, voice, mannerisms, personal issues, hormonal issues, wrong genitalia thing is priority #1 for me.

[Beth Andrea]

bump fire = spray and pray lol

There is an interesting video online of a guy called IraqVeteran888 (I think) and Jerry Miculek doing a side by side test, bump fire vs skill of semi-automatic. Jerry is just incredible.

...

No one will ever win a shooting contest (or combat) with bumping....LOL It's purely for the thrill of holding a wild animal going bump-bump-bump-bump-bump-bump-bump-bump-bump-bump-bump-bump-bump-bump-bump-bump-bump-bump-bump-bump-bump-bump-bump-bump-bump-bump-bump-bump-bump-bump!!

*barrel is smokin'*