Does Your Wife Carry - Page 2

Backwoodsboy · July 3, 2013, 01:12 PM

Not yet, but soon.

gator1gear · July 3, 2013, 10:31 PM

My Wife Carries, and LOVES to shoot!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ySySU7XRnI

Charlie Fox · July 3, 2013, 11:11 PM

My wife carries an LCP and shoots it VERY well...remind ne not to make her angry

GLI45 · July 4, 2013, 10:52 AM

Yes she does. Sig P238.

Erikbal · July 4, 2013, 01:33 PM

You guys are lucky! I don't have a wife, or even a girl friend at the moment, but I'd love to find someone who carries, or at least is into guns and shooting. I also wish my mom would carry, but she's never even shot a gun. That's going to change though...

rickyrick · July 4, 2013, 01:51 PM

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...remind ne not to make her angry

thats what the chl instructor said about my wife

HawkeyeNRAlifer · July 4, 2013, 03:05 PM

No, although she likes to shoot.

Hiker 1 · July 4, 2013, 03:23 PM

Yes, she carries a S&W 442 .38 Airweight

01frida · July 4, 2013, 04:47 PM

she does and has carried both a Colt 38 detective special and and recently a Ruger LC9. The LC9 is easier for her to use since she has developed arthritis. Shew I have to behave

TailGator · July 5, 2013, 10:24 AM

My wife of 30 years has her CWP pending. Although I have had one for a couple of decades, she just recently decided to start carrying due to a couple of incidents in our lives.

Her choice of carry pistol is the P238. That pistol has come up several times already in this thread, and the folks at my local range/LGS say that it is one of the most popular choices by women. My wife feels like it gives her a good combination of concealability with ease and accuracy of shooting. I would rather she carry a larger caliber, but she made an informed choice and she is definitely better off with a .380 than she is unarmed.

LewSchiller · July 5, 2013, 11:10 AM

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Her choice of carry pistol is the P238. That pistol has come up several times already in this thread, and the folks at my local range/LGS say that it is one of the most popular choices by women. My wife feels like it gives her a good combination of concealability with ease and accuracy of shooting. I would rather she carry a larger caliber, but she made an informed choice and she is definitely better off with a .380 than she is unarmed.

Bravo! She found what was right for her, she carries it and you recognize the value in that. So many guys issue their female SO's a weapon then complain that they don't use or carry it.

If you're wife/GF is on the fence about carrying do yourself a favor and get her a copy of Kathy's book - The Cornered Cat. Available in print or Kindle. It has very little to do with obtaining a permit. It has everything to do with living with a permit and the whole topic of taking personal responsibility for one's safety.

After reading that book she may decide against it but it'll be a well informed decision that's right for her.

Don P · July 5, 2013, 11:42 AM

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(Why do people always assume that everyone posting on the board is a guy?)

Are we/you reading between the lines?
Has the TFL become the politically correct forum?
Perhaps to be politically correct the OP should have asked in the following manner,
Does you significant other carry?

Quincunx · July 5, 2013, 05:18 PM

Yes. Taurus 431 .44 Special loaded with 200 grain GDHP.

overhead · July 5, 2013, 05:40 PM

I do not have a wife, but my girlfriend does not carry. She does not dislike guns and goes shooting with me from time to time but she does not feel she is experienced enough to carry a gun for self defense. I think she would be just fine carrying, but my opinion in this situation is not important (come to think of it, I have been told my opinion is not important in most issue). More seriously, we are talking about getting her into a class to get her more comfortable with it.

buckhorn_cortez · July 5, 2013, 09:25 PM

My wife has carried a S&W .38 Chief's Special since 1984. She also has a SIG, XDm, FNx, and shot revolver action pistol last weekend with my S&W 625.

coldbeer · July 6, 2013, 10:51 AM

Unfortunately no she's terrified of guns. I can't even get her to shoot one time to see if she can overcome her fears. I gave up trying to get her to shoot a long time ago it's just not for her. Most of her friends do carry though which I find kind of odd.

SgtLumpy · July 6, 2013, 11:33 AM

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My Wife Carries, and LOVES to shoot!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ySySU7XRnI

Glad she had her eyes on when that brass ping happened, Gator..

Mighty fine shootin'. Dead target.

Sgt Lumpy

browntailguy · July 6, 2013, 12:56 PM

Yep she does. Had a CT 642 (hated it) then had an LCP (hated it) Loves shooting my 1911's. She's carrying my LCR right now and she will probably hate that after today. So this afternoon she is going to shoot my new XDS (hope she hates it cuz I love it) and the Sig P239.40 (hope she loves it) We shall see. She shoots the SA's much better than revolvers.

tex45acp · July 6, 2013, 03:49 PM

Yep, she packs a DAO Stainless Ruger SP-101 and she is very accurate with it. Its loaded with Hornady XTP's.

Loronzo · July 6, 2013, 04:08 PM

Yep, Ruger LC9, "zombie style" (Zombie Laserlite, Zombie Hogue Grip, Hornady Z-Max ammo)... It got her to take her HCP class, now we're looking to get her a Ruger LCR in 38spcl to compliment it.

X_shooter · July 6, 2013, 09:10 PM

Nope. She likes that i do, but wont even touch a gun when we go to the range as a family. We havent talked about it directly. Considering her friends anti-gun attitude it wouldnt fit well in the lifestyle. That and the fact she cant seem to keep track of her cell phone, a firearm seems a bit of a risk to mangae as well.

Slowhand · July 6, 2013, 10:59 PM

Dozer. Female Bull Mastiff. Weighing in a 165 Lbs.

Sadie 100 lbs of Lab. Two very protective dogs with which I have established a great relationship with.

My girlfriend, the Widow has a house out by the lake. She also has an ADT Alarm System and a Beretta PX-4 Storm in 9mm. Just in case. She’s been hitting the range getting ready for a CWP test.

She's been eyeing my Ruger LC380 and talking a trade.

CajunBass · July 8, 2013, 06:43 AM

Yes, my wife does. Her present choice is a Charter Arms, Lavender Lady, 38 in a dedicated carry purse.

Closing The Gap · July 8, 2013, 06:57 AM

Yes. My wife open carries a Beretta 92fs inox everywhere she goes. Unlike me, when out alone, she has never had any LE contact. She must look less "criminal".

Ought6 · July 8, 2013, 10:32 AM

Yes, my wife carries, a Coach purse complete with a credit card.

July 3, 2013, 01:12 PM	#26
Backwoodsboy Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2012 Location: Western, Ny Posts: 190	Not yet, but soon. __________________ "Si vis pacem, para bellum". If you want peace, Prepare for war!!!!

July 3, 2013, 10:31 PM	#27
gator1gear Member Join Date: December 17, 2008 Posts: 62	My Wife Carries, and LOVES to shoot! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ySySU7XRnI __________________ Jiminez. Just the name oozes quality, they might as well call it the Bobbaluey. Posted by 6.8 2-25-13

July 3, 2013, 11:11 PM	#28
Charlie Fox Member Join Date: January 25, 2001 Location: Summerville SC Posts: 79	Re: Does Your Wife Carry My wife carries an LCP and shoots it VERY well...remind ne not to make her angry

July 4, 2013, 10:52 AM	#29
GLI45 Senior Member Join Date: February 1, 2009 Location: Houston, TX. Posts: 143	Yes she does. Sig P238. __________________ STI-Eagle(2)/Trojan(2)/Edge/Guardian/VIP/Rogue/Ranger III/Sentinel/Tactical 4.0/Escort; Remington Rand-1911A1; Ruger Redhawk/Blackhawk; Sig P238

July 4, 2013, 01:33 PM	#30
Erikbal Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2012 Location: Olean, NY Posts: 375	Re: Does Your Wife Carry You guys are lucky! I don't have a wife, or even a girl friend at the moment, but I'd love to find someone who carries, or at least is into guns and shooting. I also wish my mom would carry, but she's never even shot a gun. That's going to change though...

July 4, 2013, 03:05 PM	#32
HawkeyeNRAlifer Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 316	No, although she likes to shoot.

July 4, 2013, 03:23 PM	#33
Hiker 1 Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 596	Yes, she carries a S&W 442 .38 Airweight

July 4, 2013, 04:47 PM	#34
01frida Member Join Date: July 21, 2010 Posts: 39	better shot than me she does and has carried both a Colt 38 detective special and and recently a Ruger LC9. The LC9 is easier for her to use since she has developed arthritis. Shew I have to behave

July 5, 2013, 10:24 AM	#35
TailGator Senior Member Join Date: May 8, 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 3,787	My wife of 30 years has her CWP pending. Although I have had one for a couple of decades, she just recently decided to start carrying due to a couple of incidents in our lives. Her choice of carry pistol is the P238. That pistol has come up several times already in this thread, and the folks at my local range/LGS say that it is one of the most popular choices by women. My wife feels like it gives her a good combination of concealability with ease and accuracy of shooting. I would rather she carry a larger caliber, but she made an informed choice and she is definitely better off with a .380 than she is unarmed.

July 5, 2013, 05:18 PM	#38
Quincunx Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2005 Location: People's Republic of Maryland Posts: 421	Yes. Taurus 431 .44 Special loaded with 200 grain GDHP. __________________ A mind without instruction can no more bear fruit than can a field, however fertile, without cultivation. --- Cicero

July 5, 2013, 05:40 PM	#39
overhead Senior Member Join Date: January 28, 2013 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 182	I do not have a wife, but my girlfriend does not carry. She does not dislike guns and goes shooting with me from time to time but she does not feel she is experienced enough to carry a gun for self defense. I think she would be just fine carrying, but my opinion in this situation is not important (come to think of it, I have been told my opinion is not important in most issue). More seriously, we are talking about getting her into a class to get her more comfortable with it.

July 5, 2013, 09:25 PM	#40
buckhorn_cortez Senior Member Join Date: July 30, 2010 Posts: 857	My wife has carried a S&W .38 Chief's Special since 1984. She also has a SIG, XDm, FNx, and shot revolver action pistol last weekend with my S&W 625.

July 6, 2013, 10:51 AM	#41
coldbeer Junior member Join Date: February 21, 2012 Location: Woodhaven MI Posts: 477	Unfortunately no she's terrified of guns. I can't even get her to shoot one time to see if she can overcome her fears. I gave up trying to get her to shoot a long time ago it's just not for her. Most of her friends do carry though which I find kind of odd.

July 6, 2013, 12:56 PM	#43
browntailguy Member Join Date: November 30, 2008 Posts: 27	Yep she does. Had a CT 642 (hated it) then had an LCP (hated it) Loves shooting my 1911's. She's carrying my LCR right now and she will probably hate that after today. So this afternoon she is going to shoot my new XDS (hope she hates it cuz I love it) and the Sig P239.40 (hope she loves it) We shall see. She shoots the SA's much better than revolvers.

July 6, 2013, 03:49 PM	#44
tex45acp Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2005 Location: The Great State of Texas Posts: 1,032	Yep, she packs a DAO Stainless Ruger SP-101 and she is very accurate with it. Its loaded with Hornady XTP's. __________________ “All that is required for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing.“

July 6, 2013, 09:10 PM	#46
X_shooter Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 274	Nope. She likes that i do, but wont even touch a gun when we go to the range as a family. We havent talked about it directly. Considering her friends anti-gun attitude it wouldnt fit well in the lifestyle. That and the fact she cant seem to keep track of her cell phone, a firearm seems a bit of a risk to mangae as well. __________________ X_shooter

July 6, 2013, 10:59 PM	#47
Slowhand Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2010 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 263	Girlfriend Carries Dozer. Female Bull Mastiff. Weighing in a 165 Lbs. Sadie 100 lbs of Lab. Two very protective dogs with which I have established a great relationship with. My girlfriend, the Widow has a house out by the lake. She also has an ADT Alarm System and a Beretta PX-4 Storm in 9mm. Just in case. She’s been hitting the range getting ready for a CWP test. She's been eyeing my Ruger LC380 and talking a trade.

July 8, 2013, 06:43 AM	#48
CajunBass Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2005 Location: North Chesterfield, Virginia Posts: 4,767	Yes, my wife does. Her present choice is a Charter Arms, Lavender Lady, 38 in a dedicated carry purse. __________________ For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 (NKJV)

July 8, 2013, 06:57 AM	#49
Closing The Gap Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2013 Location: Las Vegas Nevada Posts: 258	Yes. My wife open carries a Beretta 92fs inox everywhere she goes. Unlike me, when out alone, she has never had any LE contact. She must look less "criminal". __________________ Half the country hates my business, the other half my hobby.

July 8, 2013, 10:32 AM	#50
Ought6 Junior Member Join Date: March 29, 2013 Posts: 14	Yes, my wife carries, a Coach purse complete with a credit card.