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<blockquote data-quote="OKSDC" data-source="post: 2052370" data-attributes="member: 26276"><p>In my opinion, there is only one gun to consider, the S&W 642CT (larger grip with crimson trace). Needs very little training to operate and is simple as point and shoot. The grip gives her plenty of control of the weapon unlike the LCP, it's great for purse carry because of the double action trigger, and a revolver is tried and true and hard to beat. If it doesn't go bang the first time, all she has to do is pull the trigger and the next round will. With a semi, WHEN she has a malfunction either by ammo, limp wrist, magazine issue, whatever (not IF she has one with a semi), she will have to work the malfunction clearance under stress, and possibly have to change magazines. </p><p></p><p>I love semi-autos and carry Glock or my 1911s daily, but if ccw'er is not going to put the time into practicing the handling skills needed for a semi, then I show them the revolver. EVERY female that has come to our course has left wanting the S&W 642ct after taking it to the range and comparing it to semi's, including my wife who was all set on buying a "pretty gun" she too chose the s&w for her carry weapon without my input, even though I'm still going to be stuck getting her the Kimber Ultra Sapphiere in 9mm.</p><p></p><p>Another good benefit of the revolver is that your wife can carry it in her jacket (in pocket holster of course), and if she ever felt uncomfortable walking to her car, she could have her hand in her jacket pocket, on the gun, and nobody would know. If she was to need to use it, god forbid, she could shoot it through the jacket without any malfunction issues. Can't say the same for the semi that will only fire one round before a phase 1 malfunction clearance will be needed in order to shoot another round.</p><p></p><p>With all that said, the LCP is a great gun and hard to beat with it's price point, but I still would first recommend the revolver.</p><p></p><p>I too trust my life on and off duty with a S&W j-frame as my trusty back up. Just my 2 cents.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="OKSDC, post: 2052370, member: 26276"] In my opinion, there is only one gun to consider, the S&W 642CT (larger grip with crimson trace). Needs very little training to operate and is simple as point and shoot. The grip gives her plenty of control of the weapon unlike the LCP, it's great for purse carry because of the double action trigger, and a revolver is tried and true and hard to beat. If it doesn't go bang the first time, all she has to do is pull the trigger and the next round will. With a semi, WHEN she has a malfunction either by ammo, limp wrist, magazine issue, whatever (not IF she has one with a semi), she will have to work the malfunction clearance under stress, and possibly have to change magazines. I love semi-autos and carry Glock or my 1911s daily, but if ccw'er is not going to put the time into practicing the handling skills needed for a semi, then I show them the revolver. EVERY female that has come to our course has left wanting the S&W 642ct after taking it to the range and comparing it to semi's, including my wife who was all set on buying a "pretty gun" she too chose the s&w for her carry weapon without my input, even though I'm still going to be stuck getting her the Kimber Ultra Sapphiere in 9mm. Another good benefit of the revolver is that your wife can carry it in her jacket (in pocket holster of course), and if she ever felt uncomfortable walking to her car, she could have her hand in her jacket pocket, on the gun, and nobody would know. If she was to need to use it, god forbid, she could shoot it through the jacket without any malfunction issues. Can't say the same for the semi that will only fire one round before a phase 1 malfunction clearance will be needed in order to shoot another round. With all that said, the LCP is a great gun and hard to beat with it's price point, but I still would first recommend the revolver. I too trust my life on and off duty with a S&W j-frame as my trusty back up. Just my 2 cents. [/QUOTE]
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