Eric and Chad give their list of top 5 handguns for female shooters. Their list includes the Ruger LCP with LaserMax laser, Smith & Wesson M&P Shield, Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 38, Diamondback DB9, and SCCY CPX-2.
Ruger LCP Specs:
- Caliber: .380 Auto
- Capacity: 6+1
- Sights: Fixed
- Length: 5.16″
- Width: 0.82″
- Height: 3.60″
- Weight: 9.40 oz.
- Barrel Length: 2.75″
- Barrel Material: Alloy Steel
- Grooves: 6
- Twist: 1:16″
Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9mm Specs:
- Caliber: 9mm
- Capacity: 7 Round & 8 Round
- Action: Striker Fire
- Barrel Length: 3.1″ / 7.874 cm
- Front Sight: White Dot
- Rear Sight: White 2-Dot
- Overall Length: 6.1″ / 15.5 cm
- Frame Width: .95″ / 2.413 cm
- Overall Height: 4.6″ / 11.684 cm
- Weight: 19.0 oz / 538.7 g
- Frame Material: Polymer
- Barrel/Slide Finish: Black Melonite® 68 HRc
- Trigger Pull: 6.5 lbs. +/-
- Sight Radius: 5.3″ / 13.3 cm
Smith & Wesson M&P Shield .40 Specs:
- Caliber: .40 S&W
- Capacity: 6 Round & 7 Round
- Action: Striker Fire
- Barrel Length: 3.1″ / 7.874 cm
- Front Sight: White Dot
- Rear Sight: White 2-Dot
- Overall Length: 6.1″ / 15.5 cm
- Frame Width: .95” / 2.413 cm
- Overall Height: 4.6” / 11.684 cm
- Weight: 19.0 oz / 538.7 g
- Frame Material: Polymer
- Barrel/Slide Finish: Black Melonite® 68 HRc
- Trigger Pull: 6.5 lbs. +/-
- Sight Radius: 5.3” /13.3 cm
Diamondback DB9 Specs:
- Caliber: 9mm
- Capacity: 6+1 Rounds
- Weight: 11 Ounces
- Length: 5.60″
- Height: 4.00″ with mag
- Width: 0.80″
- Barrel Length: 3.00″
- Firing Mechanism: Striker Fire
- Trigger Pull: DAO 5 lbs
SCCY CPX Specs (Gen 1 & Gen 2):
- Caliber: 9mm
- Barrel Length: 3.1″
- Height: 4″
- Length: 5.7″
- Width: 1″
- Weight: 15oz