Dr. Marneaus
.270 WIN
Long story short, its been a long search for something ideal for my wife to use as a HD weapon when I am away. My 1911's grips are too aggressive and I don't think the 1911 is ideal for a novice shooter, she does prefer shooting them to everything else i have though. My revolvers are too big, or too small, and or she doesn't care for the long DA pull in a situation where she would be under stress. This has been pushing me towards a glock or other striker fired semi in 9mm, or possibly .45 if she can handle it in the correctly sized package.
I'm not a fan of long guns for inside the house defense. Heavy, bulky, hard to maneuver with, insanely damaging to ones senses when fired, and also easily taken away.that being said, she mentioned "i'd be comfortable with a shotgun"
All of the above are reasons why I think a regular shockwave is a great option....for somebody experienced and of normal size and stature. My wife is 5'7" 115lbs. Shes not strong, many long guns get heavy for her after a short period of shooting, shes not an advanced shooter nor super experienced. she's safe, and knows the basics.
Here's what I'm thinking.
20 gauge shockwave.
Stabilizing brace.
Something like #4 shot.
Done. Small, effective, light, easily maneuverable, simple to use action, reliable, reduced recoil and noise and flash when compared to a 12, still able to be fired "traditionally"
Thoughts?
I'm not a fan of long guns for inside the house defense. Heavy, bulky, hard to maneuver with, insanely damaging to ones senses when fired, and also easily taken away.that being said, she mentioned "i'd be comfortable with a shotgun"
All of the above are reasons why I think a regular shockwave is a great option....for somebody experienced and of normal size and stature. My wife is 5'7" 115lbs. Shes not strong, many long guns get heavy for her after a short period of shooting, shes not an advanced shooter nor super experienced. she's safe, and knows the basics.
Here's what I'm thinking.
20 gauge shockwave.
Stabilizing brace.
Something like #4 shot.
Done. Small, effective, light, easily maneuverable, simple to use action, reliable, reduced recoil and noise and flash when compared to a 12, still able to be fired "traditionally"
Thoughts?
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