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I might finally have a gun I can carry!

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#1 ·
I cannot carry my Ruger SR9c, because it's just a little too big for me.

I could not carry a Kimber Solo, because it is a mythical creature.

I could not carry my Ruger LC9, because (don't laugh) I could NOT pull the trigger.

So, today I purchased a Sig p938... WISH ME LUCK!

 
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...Just don't forget to keep practicing!
Little guns are hard to shoot.

It's a miniature 1911, and I do like 1911s. Even 1911s in .380 ACP.

I'm sure that the following is a case of trying to teach gran'ma how to suck eggs, but...
Keep your eyes on exactly the location on the target where you want to place your hit.
The gun comes out of its holster.
The gun and your master hand are met by your support hand.
About halfway up from that meeting to eye-level, your thumb presses the safety off. Your thumb stays on the safety, pressing down, from then on.
As soon as your eyes acquire the sights, your finger finds the trigger.
Press.
Recover.
Repeat.
 
#13 ·
Love the looks of that gun. Got any reports yet on how you like it?
I like it a lot. I shot a little over 100 rounds last weekend, but I didn't do great. I've shot right hand/left eye forever, but finally figured that if I want to do better, I need to use my left hand. It's a difficult adjustment. I am going out again tomorrow. I'll let you know how it goes and post some photos.
 
#14 ·
Let us know how it goes.I don't believe swapping hands will cure it though.Might but.....Shooting weak hand is always something you have to practice,along with one handed,but generally being cross dominant shouldn't make a big deal.I'm cross dominant as you are,so I accepted it after I got frustrated trying to retrain the eyes.Shooting normally I just adjust the head,but on a short sight radius it may aggrevate things.I'm not stuck to one shooting platform though,I can transition through Weaver,Modified Weaver and Isosolese without moving anything from the waist down in 180 degree arc.

Come back with the outcome though,the smallest gun I ever owned was a Sig 230 and it was just for those few times it was so much easier to not fuss about concealment.It was a darn good gun and I was SD accurate at short range,but it was one of those "better than nothing" deals.Good luck and hope it improves the outcome for you.
 
#15 ·
I like it a lot. I shot a little over 100 rounds last weekend, but I didn't do great. I've shot right hand/left eye forever, but finally figured that if I want to do better, I need to use my left hand. It's a difficult adjustment. I am going out again tomorrow. I'll let you know how it goes and post some photos.
Good luck with switching. Usually people have one side that's dominant, but if you can pull that off, more power to ya. How about the trigger? I know you were having trouble finding a gun with the right trigger pull. I've been quite in love with some of the latest sigs, I just might pull together some moolah to get one myself.
 
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Let us know how it goes.I don't believe swapping hands will cure it though.Might but.....Shooting weak hand is always something you have to practice,along with one handed,but generally being cross dominant shouldn't make a big deal.I'm cross dominant as you are,so I accepted it after I got frustrated trying to retrain the eyes.Shooting normally I just adjust the head,but on a short sight radius it may aggrevate things.I'm not stuck to one shooting platform though,I can transition through Weaver,Modified Weaver and Isosolese without moving anything from the waist down in 180 degree arc.

Come back with the outcome though,the smallest gun I ever owned was a Sig 230 and it was just for those few times it was so much easier to not fuss about concealment.It was a darn good gun and I was SD accurate at short range,but it was one of those "better than nothing" deals.Good luck and hope it improves the outcome for you.
I started shooting with my left hand, by my husband's suggestion, last week and I was, surprisingly, immediately more accurate. I've always shot rifles left handed, but it never crossed my mind to try with a pistol. The only really difficult part is un-training my hands to do all of those little things that had become so natural. Practice...
 
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Good luck with switching. Usually people have one side that's dominant, but if you can pull that off, more power to ya. How about the trigger? I know you were having trouble finding a gun with the right trigger pull. I've been quite in love with some of the latest sigs, I just might pull together some moolah to get one myself.
The trigger is great! My finger reaches just fine, it's not a long pull. It just plain works the way I need it to.
 
#19 ·
Ah,that changes the picture.I grew up with a friend back in the BB gun days that was a righty but shot lefty.Damn good shot but until you said that I forgot all about it.If that's the case with you,I now know 2 people that shoot best that way.Glad things are coming around and it's great your husband thought of it.
 
#25 ·
Very nice selection for your new gun! I'm glad you found something that works for you!! That's the most important point!!
 
#26 ·
Sweet, that 938 is looking nice, my next purchases will be for a bug. That 938 is right at the top of the list, just can't figure out if I want to go with a J frame Smith or a Ruger LCR.
Hi Thndrchicken: We just purchased my girlfriend an LCR in 38 special for $399. It's $100 cheaper and a lot lighter than the LCR 357. IMHO a 38 is all ya need for defense. I can empty the gun center mass in half the time it would take most with their 357. Skill trumps caliber every time. I wouldn't feel under-gunned with a 22 for defense. The LCR is super light, reliable as dirt, has a butter smooth trigger, and is accurate as all heck. What's not to like??? I cut one ragged hole at 20 feet. My girlfriend is 67 and has gotten pretty good with her LCR. I pity the poor soul she drops the hammer on. I reload for both of us and have a shooting range on my property. We practice a lot together. We both prefer revolver. No safeties or feed issues to deal with. Plus they're more intuitive to deploy and shoot accurately (at least for us). Below is a very informative 15 minute video on the LCR 38 Special by Hickok45 on youtube. He's a retired police officer and has over 600 gun review videos on youtube. No matter what you decide to buy, check to see if he's reviewed it. He does some serious 75 yard long distance shooting at a gong with the little LCR. I have a Redhawk and a GP100. But if I were CC'ing it would be with the little LCR in 38 special (not the 357). They also make the LCR in 22 caliber and my girlfriend is getting one. Here's a link to the LCR in 22 caliber and the reasons for owning both calibers. Ruger LCR 22 Range Test and Review - YouTube

Good luck on your next purchase,

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