{"id":912,"date":"2023-04-29T13:27:32","date_gmt":"2023-04-29T13:27:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/?p=912"},"modified":"2023-04-29T13:27:32","modified_gmt":"2023-04-29T13:27:32","slug":"finding-a-firearm-my-wifes-first-pistol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/?p=912","title":{"rendered":"Finding a Firearm: My Wife\u2019s First Pistol"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>Let me start by saying, my wife is not a \u201cgun gal.\u201d She appreciates me having them and sees the utility. She even enjoys the occasional trip to the range, but she\u2019s certainly not as\u2026 we\u2019ll say, passionate, about guns as this author.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Recently, she and I decided it would be best if she had her own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/firearms\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=finding-a-firearm-my-wifes-first-pistol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">firearm<\/a>. I had been hinting at this for years, but I never wanted to force her into it and she had never really shown any interest or been completely comfortable with it. I was excited to say the least, and my mind immediately began scrolling through manufacturers and models. Then, I hit a hard pause and asked her what kind of gun she wanted.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" alt=\"S&amp;W 640\" class=\"wp-image-87494 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wife-Gun-0968.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wife-Gun-0968.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wife-Gun-0968.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wife-Gun-0968.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wife-Gun-0968.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"S&amp;W 640\" class=\"wp-image-87494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wife-Gun-0968.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wife-Gun-0968.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wife-Gun-0968.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>She had to try a wheel gun!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Hand Fit, Qualifications<\/h2>\n<p>We began to develop a list of qualifications. Her main concern was that she didn\u2019t want a gun that was too \u201cchunky.\u201d Full-size and even compact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/firearms\/handguns\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=finding-a-firearm-my-wifes-first-pistol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pistols<\/a> work fine in her smaller hands, but they are not optimal. The thick grip and greater trigger reach are something that must be worked around, this is not something you want in a defensive situation. The pistol should fit your hand naturally. I explained that a smaller gun may recoil a bit more, but it was worth the tradeoff to her.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2 ai-viewport-2 ai-viewport-3\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--Mid Article Ad for Mobile and Tablet--><br \/>\n<a target=\"\u201d_blank\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/contest.html?cid=contest?utm_source=CTD_Blog_AD&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_range_day_friday_mobile&amp;utm_content=square\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/rdf_april23_ad_mob.jpg?w=640&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/rdf_april23_ad_mob.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<p>She also wanted to go with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/ammunition\/handgun-ammo\/9mm-luger-or-9x19mm\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=finding-a-firearm-my-wifes-first-pistol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">9mm<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/ammunition\/handgun-ammo\/.38-special\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=finding-a-firearm-my-wifes-first-pistol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">.38 Spl.<\/a> She\u2019s no ballistics expert, but she\u2019s heard me gripe enough. Now, although we weren\u2019t specifically looking for a concealed carry pistol, we agreed that having one that could serve in that role in the future would be beneficial, especially since it already met her general size requirements.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1 ai-viewport-1\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--Mid Article Ad for Desktop--><br \/>\n<a target=\"\u201d_blank\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/contest.html?cid=contest\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/rdf_april23_ad.jpg?w=500&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/rdf_april23_ad.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1\" align=\"center\" px=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<p>With this, we seemed to have narrowed down the options to slim\/subcompact options. This is a popular category, so there\u2019s no shortage of choices. We had to narrow things down.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>Range Testing<\/h2>\n<p>Having an idea of what to look for, I selected some guns from my collection that fit these requirements to get a general idea of what she liked. Next, we went and handled a few more options at the store and decided on a final selection to test fire. She shot several pistols to determine which she felt most comfortable with and shot the best.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4>Test List:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>S&amp;W Shield Plus<\/li>\n<li>Glock 43<\/li>\n<li>S&amp;W Model 640<\/li>\n<li>SIG P365<\/li>\n<li>Springfield Hellcat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We warmed up by firing a few mags of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/ammunition\/rimfire\/.22-long-rifle\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=finding-a-firearm-my-wifes-first-pistol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">.22<\/a> out of my M&amp;P22 pistol to get a feel for things. Then, started by test firing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/springfield\/firearms\/handguns\/?srule=relevance&amp;brand=Springfield&amp;utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=finding-a-firearm-my-wifes-first-pistol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Springfield<\/a> Hellcat, which she liked the grip texture. She fired well, but felt that the gun was very snappy and did not like the U-notch sights.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Next, she moved to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/sig-sauer\/firearms\/handguns\/?brand=SIGSauer&amp;utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=finding-a-firearm-my-wifes-first-pistol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SIG<\/a> P365, a natural comparison. These are two of the most popular carry pistols on the market. Again, she fired several solid groups, and was a big fan of SIG\u2019s X-Ray night sights. She felt the P365 was a bit easier to shoot than the Hellcat, but it was still a bit snappy. I was beginning to sense a theme.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" alt=\"G43 and Shield Plus\" class=\"wp-image-87496 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wife-Gun-4835.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wife-Gun-4835.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wife-Gun-4835.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wife-Gun-4835.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wife-Gun-4835.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"G43 and Shield Plus\" class=\"wp-image-87496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wife-Gun-4835.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wife-Gun-4835.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wife-Gun-4835.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>The Shield Plus is a little larger than single-stack 9s like the G43.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>We then transitioned to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/sandw\/firearms\/handguns\/?brand=S&amp;W=&amp;utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=finding-a-firearm-my-wifes-first-pistol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">S&amp;W<\/a> Shield Plus Performance Center. This features a ported barrel to reduce muzzle rise and felt recoil. That is when her face lit up. She\u2019s not the biggest fan of shooting, so this was great to see. The target results were also great to see. After a few mags, her group tightened up a bit, and I began to see her get more confident.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We began to round things out by stepping down to something a bit smaller for comparison, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/glock\/firearms\/handguns\/?brand=GLOCK&amp;utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=finding-a-firearm-my-wifes-first-pistol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Glock<\/a> 43. This is my personal carry pistol, and I have it upgraded with an HD front night sight and blacked-out rear. She didn\u2019t shoot this one much, it was mainly overshadowed by her good experience with the Shield Plus. However, she did mention that she felt it was too snappy and hard to get a firm grip, but she did like the sight setup.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Finally, she wanted to try out a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/firearms\/handguns\/revolvers\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=finding-a-firearm-my-wifes-first-pistol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">revolver<\/a>, so I pulled a J-Frame. She had fired an old \u201960s Colt Agent with great success, but that was just casual slow fire in single-action. For defense, she was going to need to practice double-action. She tested a S&amp;W 640 with .38s but found the long, heavy trigger pull and limited sights to be a deal breaker.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"432\" height=\"576\" alt=\"white and orange target sheet\" class=\"wp-image-87495 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wife-Gun-1829.jpg?w=432&amp;ssl=1 432w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wife-Gun-1829.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wife-Gun-1829.jpg?resize=150%2C200&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wife-Gun-1829.jpg?resize=432%2C576&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"432\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wife-Gun-1829.jpg?resize=432%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"white and orange target sheet\" class=\"wp-image-87495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wife-Gun-1829.jpg?w=432&amp;ssl=1 432w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wife-Gun-1829.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wife-Gun-1829.jpg?resize=150%2C200&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>As she got used to the Shield, her groups began to tighten up.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Final Results<\/h2>\n<p>In the end, she decided to go with the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/review-sw-shield-plus-performance-center-ported\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Smith and Wesson Shield Plus Performance Center<\/a>. It seemed to provide the best balance of concealability and shootability for her. The ported barrel also helped reduce recoil \u2014 something she is clearly not a fan of. Additionally, although I\u2019m not a fan of the green and red fiber-optic sights, my wife found them to be eye catching and natural to use. If she changes her mind later, these can always be swapped out for any number of other options \u2014 perhaps something similar to the Hackathorns she liked on my G43.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Although she knows the real safety is between your ears, and to keep her finger off the trigger unless she\u2019s ready to fire, the manual thumb safety makes her more comfortable (more for loaded storage than anything else). I\u2019m just glad she has a firearm she\u2019s comfortable with. There\u2019s also the option to use either the flush 10-round or extended 13-round mag. Her hands are small, so either way she gets a full grip. However, she just sacrifices some concealability with the longer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/parts-and-accessories\/magazines\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=finding-a-firearm-my-wifes-first-pistol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">magazine<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"501\" alt=\"woman holding shield plus\" class=\"wp-image-87497 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wife-Gun-5412.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wife-Gun-5412.jpg?resize=300%2C235&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wife-Gun-5412.jpg?resize=150%2C117&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wife-Gun-5412.jpg?resize=640%2C501&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wife-Gun-5412.jpg?resize=640%2C501&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"woman holding shield plus\" class=\"wp-image-87497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wife-Gun-5412.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wife-Gun-5412.jpg?resize=300%2C235&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Wife-Gun-5412.jpg?resize=150%2C117&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>The Shield Plus fits her hand well.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Carry Options<\/h2>\n<p>As I mentioned, for now, she doesn\u2019t plan to carry it daily, if at all. Perhaps this will change in the future. It is mainly for emergency defense in the home. Although I have plenty of other options, it is important for her to have something she is comfortable and confident with. A gun that she has made ready and prepared herself \u2014 both physically and mentally. It\u2019s also good for her to have a dedicated firearm that she can train with at the range and become familiar with using.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If she does decide to carry in the future, it would likely be off body in a bag or purse. Although her Shield Plus has a manual safety, she would still need some sort of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/parts-and-accessories\/holsters\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=finding-a-firearm-my-wifes-first-pistol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">holster<\/a> setup to cover the trigger guard and keep the firearm from moving around in the bag. There are plenty of great <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/parts-and-accessories\/holsters\/holsters-by-carry-positions\/womens-concealed-carry\/?srule=relevance&amp;utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=finding-a-firearm-my-wifes-first-pistol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bags with built in holsters<\/a> that would work well.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"SIG P365 Two Tone\" class=\"wp-image-86399 jetpack-lazy-image\" width=\"583\" height=\"583\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SIG-P365.jpeg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SIG-P365.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SIG-P365.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SIG-P365.jpeg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SIG-P365.jpeg?resize=564%2C564&amp;ssl=1 564w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SIG-P365.jpeg?resize=414%2C414&amp;ssl=1 414w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SIG-P365.jpeg?resize=388%2C388&amp;ssl=1 388w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SIG-P365.jpeg?resize=640%2C640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SIG-P365.jpeg?resize=96%2C96&amp;ssl=1 96w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 583px) 100vw, 583px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SIG-P365.jpeg?resize=583%2C583&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SIG-P365.jpeg?resize=583%2C583&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"SIG P365 Two Tone\" class=\"wp-image-86399\" width=\"583\" height=\"583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SIG-P365.jpeg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SIG-P365.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SIG-P365.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SIG-P365.jpeg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SIG-P365.jpeg?resize=564%2C564&amp;ssl=1 564w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SIG-P365.jpeg?resize=414%2C414&amp;ssl=1 414w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SIG-P365.jpeg?resize=388%2C388&amp;ssl=1 388w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SIG-P365.jpeg?resize=640%2C640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SIG-P365.jpeg?resize=96%2C96&amp;ssl=1 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 583px) 100vw, 583px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s important you put as much effort into your partner\u2019s CCW or defensive firearm as you do your own. Don\u2019t just stick them with a pink pistol or your old backup\u2019s backup. You want them to be as prepared as they can be in an emergency. Take the time to find out what works best for them.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4><strong>What was your first gun? What was your partner\u2019s? Share your answers in the comment section.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span id=\"tve_leads_end_content\" style=\"display: block; visibility: hidden; border: 1px solid transparent;\"\/><!-- AI CONTENT END 1 -->\n\t<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/finding-a-firearm-my-wifes-first-pistol\/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=finding-a-firearm-my-wifes-first-pistol\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let me start by saying, my wife is not a \u201cgun gal.\u201d She appreciates me having them and sees the utility. 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