Best Gun For A New Female Shooter: Will She Pick: Shotgun, Pistol, Or Rifle?

Published on September 29, 2019
Duration: 37:30

This review tests various firearms (pistols, PCCs, rifles, shotguns) with a new female shooter, Brittany, to determine the best option for home defense. The CMMG Guard 9mm PCC emerged as the clear winner due to its ease of use, low recoil, and accuracy, outperforming traditional recommendations like shotguns which proved difficult to manage.

Quick Summary

For new female shooters, pistol caliber carbines (PCCs) like the CMMG Guard are often better than shotguns. They provide superior control and less recoil due to multiple contact points, making them easier to handle and more accurate for beginners.

Chapters

  1. 00:25Introduction & Goals
  2. 01:31Handgun Testing: Canik & Glock
  3. 05:11Revolver Mechanics
  4. 09:11Pistol Caliber Carbines (PCC)
  5. 14:01Subcompact & Micro Pistols
  6. 20:51Suppressed Shooting & AR-15s
  7. 27:36The Shotgun Myth Debunked
  8. 29:24Final Assessment & Winner

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best type of firearm for a new female shooter?

For new shooters, especially women, pistol caliber carbines (PCCs) like the CMMG Guard often prove superior to traditional choices like shotguns. They offer better control, significantly less recoil, and are easier to handle due to multiple points of contact.

Why are shotguns not ideal for new female shooters?

While commonly recommended, shotguns can be challenging for new female shooters due to their substantial recoil and often long length of pull. Brittany found the Mossberg 590A1 difficult to manage, highlighting these potential drawbacks.

Which pistol caliber carbine (PCC) was recommended for a new shooter?

The CMMG Guard in 9mm was highly recommended and ultimately chosen by the new shooter, Brittany. It provided significantly more control and less felt recoil compared to handguns and rifles tested.

What are the advantages of a PCC for beginners?

PCCs offer advantages like increased stability from multiple contact points (shoulder, cheek, two hands), reduced felt recoil, and easier target acquisition compared to handguns. This makes them very beginner-friendly.

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