(ThyBlackMan.com) Guns have traditionally been owned by men. They are generally bought to protect themselves and their families. But women are clearly not afraid to get in on the act.
In fact, statistics suggest that 1 in 5 women own a gun. This is likely to be connected with the level of independence that women enjoy today and the fact that they have the right to feel safe no matter what they are doing.
Gun Safety
Of course, it doesn’t matter if you are male or female. You should undertake a training course in how to use and store your gun. You can also get accessories such as red light scopes. Read some reviews here to find out which one suits your needs best.
The Top 5 Guns For Women
Buying a gun is a personal decision; it has to feel right to you. These are some of the favorite choices of women at the moment:
Smith & Wesson Shield 9mm
This small gun is easily to carry or even conceal but packs a powerful punch. Smith & Wesson have focused on bringing the power of their big guns into a small package.
You get 2 magazines for continuing firepower, an 18° angle for natural grip and aim and its striker fired to ensure a short trigger pull.
Glock 43 9mm
This is another 9mm pistol which is designed to give you stopping power. It is classed as a single stack with a beaver tail design to ensure the best possible grip o your weapon.
The magazine holds 6 rounds and has a large catch to facilitate release.
Most importantly it looks good, is small and discreet. To also stand out from the crowd, one may opt for an muzzle device for a ar pistol which seems to be popular these days.
Ruger LCP .380 caliber
This uses .380 caliber bullets which will still present a serious problem to any attacker. It is made from hardened steel and utilizes a one piece nylon grip frame.
The Ruger is very compact and can fit into virtually any holster allowing you to carry it safely and discreetly anywhere.
You’ll even appreciate the fixed front and rear sights and the hammer recessed into the slide; all of which make it exceptionally easy to operate when needed.
Springfield XDs 9mm
This pistol is perhaps the slimmest on this list and also uses a single stack frame. It is barely any bigger than your hand making it discreet even when you’re ready to fire.
It is specifically designed to work in a point and shoot environment, the type when you may feel threatened and just pull your gun.
A very neat feature is the safety built into the grip; it’s ready to fire instantly but highly unlikely to go off if dropped!
Sig Sauer P938 9mm
The final choice is the Sig Sauer; yet another 9mm offering. It’s a lightweight all metal pistol with a rubber grip to ensure it remains comfortably in your hands.
It uses a single action trigger and a thumb safety to ensure you are always in control and the bullet goes where you want it to.
All of these weapons are discreet, compact but powerful. Perhaps that’s why they are the most popular choices for women.
Staff Writer; Adrian Ridley