Trying to settle a gun debate between me and my girlfriends father!

[MRH]

i went through this with my father in law, except there was no debate. When someone is buying you something and they don't ask you which you'd prefer, you get what you get. He ended up buying a Taurus ultra lite .38 special. Great shooter, but not at all what I would want my wife to carry. Not to mention I ended up sending it back to Taurus twice.

Yeah since he is buying it I guess you'll have to say thanks and take what you get. Nothing wrong with a revolver but I would still get her what she likes and is comfortable shooting. I know plenty of ladies who are quite formidable shooters with semi autos.

 

[Willy Leadwell]

Yeah since he is buying it I guess you'll have to say thanks and take what you get. Nothing wrong with a revolver but I would still get her what she likes and is comfortable shooting. I know plenty of ladies who are quite formidable shooters with semi autos.

Mine bought her the recolver and I bought her a PK380. Only one of them has had multiple failures, was returned to the manufacturer twice and then ultimately destroyed by the manufacturer. "I'd rather have 13 maybe than a Taurus sitting on a table at the repairs department for sure."

 

[MRH]

Mine bought her the recolver and I bought her a PK380. Only one of them has had multiple failures, was returned to the manufacturer twice and then ultimately destroyed by the manufacturer. "I'd rather have 13 maybe than a Taurus sitting on a table at the repairs department for sure."

He should have bought a Smith or a Ruger. Another thing that irritates me is when a guy pays $1000 for a hand gun for himself and pays $200 for their wife or gf's everyday carry. Good looking out fellas. Buy the cheapest pos you can buy for the one you love the most.

 

[protective measures]

There should not be a debate. Buy her what she wants!

Agreed.
While in my experience working with literally hundreds of women most are better off with a revolver because it is so simple to use, picking out a gun for a woman is like picking a purse or pair of shoes for them.

They either need to do it themselves or at least be involved in the process or they just wont use it.

Biggest mistake I see is men "picking" out what gun they think a woman should have.

 

[Nob0dy]

Smith and Wesson Shield 9

 

[pfine9mil]

Debate? After the initial discussion, let him do as he sees fit. At least she has a dad who cares. She can always get a different or another carry weapon later, or trade the revolver in for her weapon of choice. And maybe several depending on wardrobe. Maybe you can buy her a Glock 26 or 42... by the way, she enjoys shooting your G19, but can she rack the slide, and load the magazine without any Uplula or assistance from you? Those might be qualifiers / dis-qualifiers, too. I only say that because my wife decided to carry a revolver, when it became obvious that struggling with a slide could cost her time and maybe her life. Rarely, if ever, will a person with strength / grip (or injury) issues find themselves unable to operate a revolver. If you love this woman, protecting her is about her needs, not yours. Sorry if this tends to sound like a rant -- that's entirely unintended.

 

[the_great_white]

Finally, someone who understands that when you post about your girlfriend, you must post pics. Kudos to you.

i got a G19 i'll trade you for her

 

[Deleted member 38641]

I carry a Revolver because I like Revolvers, My wife carry's a Glock26 because she likes Glocks. When we go to the range for practice, we shoot each others carry as well as our own, Win - Win if you ask me. I still stand by my first post though, lol.

 

[Lionheart]

So he wants to but her a new Carey gun, and she shoot my glock 19 all the time and loves it. But he is set on buying a revolver, he goes on about gun safety and control. But I say it's all about the person holding the weapon!!!!

So what do you say? Glock 26 or hammerless 38 revolver?

So he wants to but her a new Carey gun, and she shoot my glock 19 all the time and loves it. But he is set on buying a revolver, he goes on about gun safety and control. But I say it's all about the person holding the weapon!!!!

So what do you say? Glock 26 or hammerless 38 revolver?

I say that as the father of three adult daughters that any "boyfriend" who did more than respectfully offer an opinion on a firearm purchase I was making (and paying for) for my precious daughter ... Well that boyfriend wouldn't be around too much longer ! I mean REALLY? This man brought that girl into the world and has spent years caring for her .. And you show up and are going to DEBATE HIM on how to protect his daughter or what to go buy for her????? REALLY?
You might not be around next week or next year... DADDY WILL STILL BE THERE FOR HIS DAUGHTER.
Sounds like an arrogant, teenage entitled mindset to actually have the gall to argue with a young woman's Father about what said FATHER should buy for his daughter. Good grief I'm amazed at young people's lack of respect for their elders these days.
Bottom line... You are just a boyfriend ... Not a husband. And even if you were her husband and her Father was buying her a gun the best thing for you to do is stay out it... And let her deal with her dad. After all, he loved her first...and he is probably right about the revolver anyway!
Rant over...

 

[the_great_white]

you buy her the G26 and let him buy her the revolver....now she's got 2 guns!! much safer....