Being a small girl who knows nothing about guns, it’s really intimidating going into a range asking about starter guns. I was so comfortable watching you and understood everything you said. Thank you for making this ❤
@@claydutton4341 what? why? I'm no girl and I'm not a Glock fan boy, but I will always recommend Glock personally. Its just a overall affordable tool that is reliable and will get the job done just like other name brand guns that cost twice the price.
my experience is that if you meet someone who carries/has weapons and express your interest in shooting you will often get an invite to go shoot.If someone creeps you out don't go. I find that the gun owners in eastern N.C. are very friendly and want to bring newbies into the fold.
Try and find a range that does an all female class. In my area there are a bunch around, take a class they're just one day for a few hours and try out different guns and get advice from the instructors. They're pretty popular if you're near a major metro area. As long as you're not in a state that absolutely hates law abiding gun owners like New Jersey or Maryland then it shouldn't be too difficult.
My girlfriend and I took her sister and her sister’s best friend to the range. Neither had shot a pistol before and the sister didn’t want to shoot. We started them with the SW M&P .22 and they both did very well. The sister wanted to try my Glock 19 and she was EXCELLENT WITH IT!! They both enjoyed the experience and I think will go again!
The best piece of advice in this video is for new shooters to find a place where they can test out all of these guns. The grips all feel different, the recoil is different, and you don't get to experience any of that without trying it out. The S&W M&P was only briefly mentioned but the EZ version is a particularly good candidate for a beginner or female shooter because of the easy load magazine and lighter recoil spring.
Ditto that. Paige never touched on the subject of women with weaker hands, people with arthritic joints, senior citizens, etc. that may have less hand strength than the norm. My wife started carrying over 15 years ago, and the trials and tribulations of finding one that worked for her ended when I got her a Shield .380 EZ (later a 9 EZ, when they came out) There were pistols she enjoyed shooting, but racking the slide on most of her favorites was an obstacle. I think the EZ was actually designed for women, but the marketing people thought no men would be caught dead with it if it were marketed strictly as a woman's firearm.
When men ask for a gun that a woman or wife can use it's not meant as a goddamn insult! Most men know what their wives are capable of and they are looking for a gun that their wives Etc can use, that won't be too heavy, too hard to chamber, with too much recoil and still has the same stopping power per caliber. I can definitely use my wife for an example because I bought her a 308 cobra and she can barely use it, due to the fact that it is extremely hard for her to chamber around. Majority of the time I have to chamber it for her. So when a man asked you what's a good firearm for a woman when he's talking about his wife or girlfriend or Etc, he wants to know if his wife Etc, will be able to use that damn gun without having to struggle with it in a dire emergency.
I know it can be intimidating, but the best thing you can do is actually go to a local gun range and talk to the people there. They are usually very good people. And more than happy to make time to educate you. Because it's usually the new gun owners that people genuinely want to help. Not the know-it-all's that come in Waving their guns around flogging everyone and everything because they've gotten too comfortable and lack common sense. Try going in on a slow day, and maybe even call ahead and let them know. You're nervous, and they will actually take that into account. And it could greatly improve your experience. Good luck 👍🏽
As a new novice shooter this video was definitely on point. Being a petite woman the men at the gun counters knew far from what I needed. I personally still shoot in the 380 ACP but I am hoping over time to progress through guns just like this young lady did in her journey. This is a must watch for any woman or guy thinking of getting a gun for his lady prior to hitting the gun store. This woman’s gun selection is top notch. Thanks again. ❤
I recommend trying a Sig Sauer P238. A baby 1911 style 380 ACP that is extremely easy to shoot and has little recoil and is very easy to rack the slide. Excellent for Concealed carry.
Lol.....You can try The Sig P238, I also have a Bersa Thunder CC, and I have a Beretta 84 Cheetah (although that's a little too big to conceal carry) If your in Vegas, then let this be an invitation to an afternoon at the range. 🎯🔫 😉
Great tips, Paige! I went from being absolutely terrified of firearms to feeling confident and empowered. I've been taking lessons for the past year and it's become so much fun, looking to purchase my first firearm.
I agree with a lot of what you said, especially about starting with a .22 and avoiding not all revolvers but specifically J frames in .38. However Everything you showed is striker fired polymer. My wife shoots a Sig P239 in 9mm with 147gr bullets. That is a completely different experience than a polymer framed striker fired gun using 9mm +p. She went back and forth for years on a few different polymers but once she shot my 239 she took it from me. I would absolutely 100% no doubt about it recommend steel frame over polymer.
If you like the P239, try to find a 239 in .357 SIG. It will give you quite a lot more stopping power with the .357 SIG ammo. 2 rounds less, but much more stopping power even with 125grain bullets. It will punch much bigger holes with mich more force. If you can handle the bit more recoil it's perfect for defense even against some larger animals. The ammo is more expensive but when there is again an ammo shortage, you will almost certainly still get .357 SIG ammo, because only a few people use guns in that caliber. But it will be more a caliber for men then for women.
Truthfully and honestly, this is literally the best, approachable, and well-rounded video I’ve seen for new female shooters! I’ve shared this with my fiancée so we can watch it together. We are in the market for a new firearm and training for her in gradual, comfortable steps. My fiancée’s ex boyfriend, previous to me, pushed her in buying a Springfield XD Subcompact in 9MM, and left her with a few boxes of ammo in +P ammo. ALL KINDS of BS setup for her to fail from the beginning. And, no surprise, she hates her gun. She’s held the S&W EZ and loves the over all feel and ease, but we haven’t set a time to try it at the range first, before buying. I loved what you said of trying out in .22 LR - I will see if she would prefer starting there and moving up to 9 MM, whatever she feels comfortable with. But, .22 LR is such a GREAT idea - thank you greatly for your video! 🇺🇸
Yup, my dad started me out with a .22LR at an extremely young age, guns were weapons not toys. Graduated to 9mm Shield and fell in love. He passed before I graduated to rifles, but that .22LR is the best intro bc it can still save your life over a BB gun, yet gentle for beginners.
Thank you for making this video. I had one of those experiences that you described in your video and I also had a mishap where the slider took a good chunk of my thumb. There was nobody there to instruct me, guide me, or show me anything, other than the guy that was watching over all the shooters, who eventually came over to ask me to stop shooting the ceiling. Once he realized I was new, he showed me how to use the site, but that was it. shortly after is when I had the mishap. Guns make me nervous now, and I would really like not to be.
Sorry you had that experience! I was afraid, too, so I paid a bit more at the range and got a trainer. Each hour lesson shows you from mechanics, body stance, recoil, re-load, jams, and how not to slice your hand or blow your thumb off! Call your local ranges and ask if any trainers are avaliable. My guy was ex-military and so confident but calming and made me feel empowered, not weak and scared. Good luck!
M&P EZ 380 or a .22 revolver is what I’ve used to teach women how to shoot and they’ve liked those a lot better than a Glock or anything 9mm. The lack of a safety has bothered every woman I’ve ever tried to teach when it comes to Glock. They worry it will go off on its own or they have small kids and they’re worried about them accidentally shooting the gun.
For conceal carry too, small children are super grabby. So having an extra step gives a lot of us assurance that a small child won’t be able to engage a firearm as easily.
Two excellent choices. The .380EZ is very inviting as I get older because it is so "EZ" to use! And you can't beat the reliability of a revolver, and a .22lr is also easy to fire.
Kydex holsters that cover the trigger will protect from grabby children and jumpy dogs. Building hand strength = practicing will help with recoil. Telling the women that the Glocks have a built in safety that is in the trigger.
Paige Roux- Great video!!! Your on point with your detailed explanation. I have forwarded your video to several new shooters. How to you post more videos.
You have helped my knowledge of purchasing a firearm. You are very knowledgeable and helped a whole lot. Just watching this video made me a little more comfortable. I really just need to find a firearm that is for me. Thanks so much
My wife carries a Revolver a Ruger LCR in 22 mag it has very little Recoil and it will go BANG everytime she dose no haft to worry about it JAMMING like a lot of small 380s will do i will RECOMMEND a REVOLVER for women shooters because of it it so simple no SAFETY to worry about just point and shoot !!!!!
Canik, Canik, Canik. My wife shot my TP9 SF a month ago. She loved it. She shot the Glock 17 great about 4 years ago. We don't hate Glocks. Lots of better value out there in 2022. Very good video, though.
Great video! I'm in the process of trying different guns in order to purchase my first gun. I have tried some of your suggestions, and you have added more for me to try. I especially appreciate your commentary on personal preference because your comments were similar to my own experience. Right now, I am leaning towards the HK VP9 sk with optics capable. I fell in love with it instantly but want to try out as many guns as I can before committing to buy it.
Thank you to @OmahaOutdoors for this informative video! I would like next time for you guys to also include the price range for each fire arm being showcase.
No, you want a good holster and to be vigilant. Also following that with education about firearms for your children when they are ready. A manual safety is not an excuse.
I edc a glock 45/glock 17. My wife (5’4 130lbs)- carries a Glock 19. Both have RMRs and TLR 8. My point, invest in your holster, shit makes a world of a difference.
I'm looking at the S&W Equalizer. I've narrowed ti down from four. I wanted the Glock 43X but, dang .....it is way to difficult to rack! I'm a very active female senior and this will be my first handgun.
I tried shooting my brother n laws 9mm glock. I only shot 1 round and I was like no way and gave it back to him. It was to snappy and made me scared to pull the trigger again. I tried pulling the slide on a couple different ones and couldn't do it. So NO not everyone can shoot a 9mm. It won't save me if I can't chamber a round. The only guns I can pull a slide on are 380 and 22. I hate that it limits my options but it is what it is. I don't have the grip strength and I don't like recoil.
The Walthers PDP-F was designed by women for women. Its ergonomics fit women's hands better and it is much easier to rack than most other 9mm pistols. It has fantastic reviews and is an all around great firearm. Definitely check this one out if you're in the market!
I am a relative beginner, and I truly enjoyed your presentation. I wished you had a location here in Georgia. I would purchase a firearm from you and then take lessons from you. Thank you so much 😊
Totally, same here. I walked into a gun store/range yesterday for the first time in my 60 years. A large place with at least 7 male employees on the floor. Not one said a word to me. Feeling very discouraged and out of place I soon walked out. Signing up for my first class today. But my first impression was not a good one.
@@vanessawindle9694 Don't give up. Here in eastern N.C. the people i encounter at the gun range are very friendly, patient and supportive. They want you to become a good person.( they want you to support the 2A). When i was new i had many people offer advice and they also asked if i wanted to shoot their firearm. 16yrs later i like taking new shooters to the range. I want them to learn the manual of arms, build confidence and have fun. Being safe( following the 4 basic rules) is most important. I hope you enloy your journey.
Smart video. I agree in the 22 . I start newbies with CO2 to learn muzzle discipline, working the slide, magazine drop, sight and grip. Then 22...then 9. Hellcat fits a lot of smaller hands. Great video
The pink gripped S&W 38 special Air Weight, you were just holding is the one my wife and I bought for her carry gun. Her wrist is too weak to rack the slide on my SCCY 9 mm.
The Walthers PDP-F is designed for women. It's easier to rack, it has a smaller grip with different back straps to customize what's most comfortable. It's an all around great firearm.
I bought my wife a Ruger LCP without having her feel the gun first. Probably not such a good move but I’ve always been a fan of Ruger. It has taken some time to get her comfortable with cocking it even though it is a small caliber. Personally I love the gun but I’m not quite sure it’s for her. That’s why my search was for concealed carry for women. Great video but I’m thinking I need to take her somewhere to shoot a bunch of pistols.
Definitely take her to a range and let her shoot a bunch of different 9mm's to find what fits her best. The Walthers PDP-F was designed by women for women in its grip size and ergonomics and it's a great firearm. The Kimber R7 Mako is a great small 9mm.
I remember years ago, a friend of mine wanted me to 'try his new Desert Eagle!' at the range. I swear, when I pulled that trigger, I became airborne! lol I'll stick with something a bit smaller... lol. Thanks for the great video.
I think it’s more of a fair question to ask what is a best firearm for someone with smaller hands, or a smaller frame when they want to conceal carry. Either guys or girls. Im a smaller guy at 5’7 so I like smaller handguns because I don’t want to show a print.
such a bummer none of these clock 4th generations are "California approved" living in California and purchasing my first gun. I have shot a 19 before and enjoyed it but its been to suggested to me that I should start practicing with Sig P238 .380 and then build my way up to using a 9mm. thanks for this video its very helpful (I am a woman with small hands) but would really love to build my way up to using something more heavy duty with a big caliber. ill take any suggestions!
Women like me who have small hands, and I’ve also run into older folks with less grip strength/have arthritis that the easier slides to rack are very very helpful.
Try the S&W EZ series, it was designed specifically for smaller hands with weaker grips. I have small weak hands and my husband's gun was impossible for me to use but I love the EZ.
My wife is 4' 10" and has really small hands. We tried a bunch out and found the m&p grips to fit best with her hands. everyone is different and the best thing you can do is just try out as many as you can
The Shield 9mm is the shit! And I'm 5'8". Other family range from 4'9" to 5'5". All women and all love it, too. Low kick, high mag capacity, Conceilable, price, grip, shot, perfect!
Outstanding video, I rate my firearm skill set as fair to decent and have introduced several women to guns, have been equaled or out shot by women on more than one occasion and I'm way cool with that.
My first CCW was a .380 (Ruger LCP). I bought it w/o trying it (there aren’t many places to try guns before you buy where I am) and I hated it once I shot it. Recoil was crazy, trigger pull was too heavy and too long. It was a little too small for my hands to be able to control it. Worst shooting experience of my life. Not saying all .380s would be like that, but I don’t know that I’ll ever even try another one. I was so happy when I got rid of it.
Lol......that is exactly how I felt shooting the LCP.......I went to the range to rent numerous 380 to find a pocket gun. I loved the Sig P238.....try that one out. Excellent trigger, almost no recoil. A pleasure to shoot.
@@michaelsweaney3890 thanks! If I can find a range with one to rent I will. I don’t think I’ll ever buy another .380 without having the opportunity to try it first.
Great advice and video! I took a lot away from it but, maybe it's just me, but an aspect of this video that I think is missing is racking a 9MM. I'm sure there are technics to better position yourself to rack a firearm but my wife has a very difficult time racking mine so I'm naturally leaning towards a smaller caliber to accommodate hand strength. Any recommendations or thoughts on racking a firearm with weaker hands?
Look at the Smith and Wesson M&P EZ series 380 or 9mm. I have issues with my hands and just started with a 380 this spring. I love it but ammo is hard to find and pricey. I added a 9 mm recently and find I am more accurate with it and ammo is much more prevalent and inexpensive. S&W knocked it out of the park with these!
I’m considering the 9mm for sure. The price seems reasonable and this seems to be the pistol everyone I talk with mentions. Thank you for replying and taking the time to consider my question. Love to hear if there are any other pistols you recommend for this. She won’t be carrying it often, just some range fun. Thanks again.
So I am still new to shooting but racking was one of my problems as well as I have small hands. I started with the Walther PPS (hated) and the PPQ LOVED but couldnt rack. I have since moved to the Walther PDP Compact. The new slide serration is GREAT! I dont have ANY issues racking and I'm a bit more confident now. I am a go big or go home kinda woman and the PDP is a little bit of a monster...so I'm not recommending it specifically. Look in to something that has some kind of grip on the slide before you start downsizing. Good Luck to ya!
Pretty good video overall, I will say that there is ONE more advantage to carrying a revolver, if you plan to shoot it from inside a purse! A semi auto would get tangled up with everything in there, but a revolver will keep on going (granted it has a concealed hammer). I've seen some cool purses for women made to where the gun can be shot from INSIDE the purse without having to take it out! Personally I'd want it on my person, but I also understand that for some women especially while wearing certain outfits, this wouldn't be possible all the time. I'd rather they carry it in their purse than not bring it along due to outfit constraints.
Fit in the hand is the first, most important thing to consider, not caliber. Starting with .22 is a logical choice for a first timer. Concealment is a matter of imagination and how one dresses.
I like watching these videos just to see if the advice is coming from legitimate places. Some women will pretend they like some guns which are clearly not good for them. This seemed to be a genuine breakdown. Basically people who feel like they don't have superior grips or abnormally large hands will simply prefer what they can get a hold of the best, which realistically crosses out a bunch of options. Best thing in general is to just go to a gun store with a range, then sign up for a membership to that range, then ask to be recommended guns you can rent and shoot based on your preferences til you find one you want to keep.
I want a recommendation list as someone who use to carry a Smith and Wesson M&P 40 for work ages ago. I don’t know anything about firearms. Just what I needed for work. I am a women with tiny lady arms. I do have a hard time holding long guns. I’m also in Canada with strict gun laws. Pistol, long guns, throw them at me people. No sigs. Just for fun at the outdoor range. Right handed, left eye dominant if that matters. New bf is a gun nut. I’m going to arm myself (ha) to impress him at the range in a few months. Thanks in advance!
I used the Glock 19 at the range the other day and didn’t like how big the grip was or how hard it was to release the mag. Would you say the Glock 43X has a thinner grip? Is it any lighter than the 19? Thanks and love your IG page!!
You probably had a generation 3 if releasing the mag was a problem. I put extended release on my gen 3s. 43x is thinner, it is light and recoils more than 19, but the full grip makes it much more controllable than most micro 9s. My gf prefers the g42 over the ez380 and 43x for what it's worth.
You never mention that the Glock 44 is a 22 calibur. also you did not mention that revolvers without a hammer pull is a much harder trigger weight that the striker fire. Otherwise pretty well done
Here in Houston I go to the Pasadena gun range. Tabitha rented me every revolver and auto that they had. I learned two lessons, beautiful girls can be better shooters than men and when they say the gun pulls to the right, your grips are too small. With no ammo, pull the trigger, does the barrel move? The finger tip should be in direct opposition to your palm pocket resting alongside your thumb chicken 🍗 leg. If you stick your finger too far in, you roll, finger tip, off center and too much space and the grip will roll pulling your barrel to the right. My revolver is a Smith & Wesson .38, and my auto is a model 226 SIG*SAUER. I was looking for the U.S. Navy Seal 226, Tabitha found me one, brand new. I bought another 226, then I bought the conversion of 9mil to .40 cal. I shot close grouping with the Smith .38 and the SIG*SAUER 226. I PURCHASED a TAURUS JUDGE stainless .410/.45. A noise maker of three .410 shells and the last two rounds are .45's.
Thank you for this informative and straight to the point video ! I’m newly divorced living in the high desert (Joshua Tree) and safety as a single woman is crucial since I can’t have a guard dog because of my hectic schedule. Best to know and be prepared! Tips for lefties are also appreciated 😂
Would you recommend a Taurus G2C for a woman? I haven't even shot it yet and I'm uncomfortable with the fact that I have a very hard time cocking it, and releasing the slide button.
Smith and wesson M&P shield EZ and walther ccp m2 are both made to be easy to operate. If you're still having trouble locking the slide back after learning how to do it correctly you should try those. Both are available in 380 and 9mm
Great video and really appreciate it but I need more info on racks that are easy to slide. My sister has weak hands and a weak shoulder. I’m female also, I don’t have that problem, but she does.
My wife has weak hands and fingers. We're SENIORS. She can't works the slide of a pistol for the initial 11 + pounds of a trigger pull that a Bobcat Berreta requires.. Which tigger pulls are the lightest?
This is a great video, you cover a lot of good points your next video you should show women how they can conceal a firearm, purse, pocket, fanny pack etc. If you can't conceal the gun it won't be carried.
Thank you for your insight I'm about to start my fiance off in shooting as we will be overlanders and fishing and a bit worried about bears but want her to learn to shoot and gun safety as I'll be armed with a few thank you it's not easy to teach a beginner that's scared of load noises and recoil
The .38 ammo is hard to get and those weapons are harder to conceal. I hate to get anyone attached to a specific weapon before knowing all the nuances of what is best to them.
Totally disagree I CCW a 686 ssr as my everyday carry. A full size revolver or Pistol is a great way to introduce anyone to a reasonable defense cartridge. 22LR is ok to gather the very basics skills but I prefer to train one on 38 special or 9mm due to real recoil and feel of that cartridge. Once skills are honed then shoot from smaller platform.
My sister recently became interested in a firearm for self defense and seems to like the Kel-Tec PMR30. It's light as a water pistol yet has very little kick. Maybe a .22 magnum isn't powerful enough to be ideal, but the gun holds thirty of them! : ) By the way, I love my Hellcat. The kick doesn't bother me at all and I love the "U" shaped rear sight!
