There seems to be rise in soon to be first time female gun owners asking for advice on a first handgun. Rather than continuing to provide advice from my perspective, I’m going to share my wife’s top picks.
Given the choice between carrying a concealed micro-compact or a concealed duty pistol, I will sacrifice a smidge of comfort in exchange for the duty pistol that I can shoot better, faster, and more accurately. Every time.
Are you using less ammo and spending less time at the range? If so, what are you doing with your time instead? I’m getting in a little dry practice, taking inventory, and cleaning the firearms.
I’m opting to avoid non-essential outings for a little while. It’s not fun and may not be necessary, but I think limiting my exposure to individuals currently experiencing varying degrees of panic is a good choice right now.
If one can’t place a shot in the vital zone with a particular cartridge, then that cartridge is irrelevant. However, if one can place a shot a good shot with several cartridges, then cartridge selection becomes pretty important.
With so many great options for a “next gun”, I’ve found that a prioritized short list is a good way to help minimize those pesky impulse purchases while at a gun show or while perusing a gun store. What’s “next”…
“Less stuff, more experience” is my theme for 2020. I want compete more and hunt more. Most of all I want to really level up my pistol handling skills in 2020.
